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Hi all, I believe I have posted here before a long time ago with my old LS430 LEX, I now have a 2007 LS460L with 110K on it now. I have owned it for a few years now, since 65K miles, and recently I started having acceleration/hesitation problems. I did alot of research, and didn't find very many good answers. I did have the transmission and engine ECU update flashed, with some improvement, but after that didn't solve the problem, I was convinced it was the cylinder head replacement deal, which was way out of my budget with 5 kids....and I thought it was ridiculous that a flagship sedan would need that kind of serious motor work with just 100K on it. Anyway, my mechanic suggested BG 44K fuel system cleaner, NOT available at places like autozone. He sells it for $28 per can, but I found on Ebay for $16.75 and up with free ship. First and foremost, I ALWAYS used quality, premium gas (Shell V-Power or QT), and Techron additive from time to time, so I was super unconvinced about his recommendation. I had even listed my LS for sale, again, convinced that the motor had cylinder issues after reading blogs about LS460 acceleration issues. Also, for the record, I have NO affiliation with BG or anything like that. THIS STUFF WORKS! It truly fixed my hesitation problems, completely. I am no longer selling the car, and am happy again, as it accelerates like it is supposed to. Feel free to read many other peoples reviews on this stuff, its amazing and really seems to work. After i drove it to wrok (25 miles one way) I thought i felt a difference, by the drive home, I KNEW I felt the difference, after the full tank, i was truly smiling. I have ordered 4 more cans for my other vehicles and boat, and suggested it to my friend with a ISF, my brother with an SC430, and my buddy with a Vette. I guess these LS460 cars are just picky after a while and maybe the injectors get gummed up? I don't pretend to be a mechanic, again this was suggested by my Lexus mechanic, After alot of depressing research with no real answer, just wanted to share my experience with any other LS460 owners, as it is a beautiful car, and I was disappointed in what I was thinking the problems I had. It was the best $17 I have recently spent, and if you are having similar weak/lack of acceleration or hesitation issues, i would say TRY IT for less than $20. I believe you can go to BG's site and find a local dealer, again, not autozone or O'Reilly or anything like that, says professional use only lol. Also, need a funnel, comes in a coke can basically. Just my 2 cents, hoping to help out any other LS460 owners out there depressed about their car, it seems most people just said they'd trade it in and buy a new one, but I'm not that rich :)

Do you mean when the HVAC system is completely off? if so, put the HVAC system into recirculation mode, so no fresh air is pushed through the vent into the car.

I have a loaner CT today, nicely finished, not very quick, firm ride/handling. Freeway cruising at 70-80 mph is relaxed.

If there is one word to describe this car its zippy. This car will easily maintain 75 - 80mph on the highway. Acceleration is decent but if you need faster acceleration the sport mode works best. This car preforms wonderfully on both the highway and on those winding back roads. Weird for a hybrid but I think this is a really fun car to drive. I find myself constantly checking the mpg on the information screen. My Driving has changed for the better since I got the car, I love trying to play the game of trying to beat my current mpg record. Also I find myself no longer in a rush anymore, I dont push the car that hard, and I give myself plenty of time when I'm going somewhere. When I get off the highway I let gravity do its job and run the car on electric mode. From the highway It takes me 5 minutes to get to the house and it runs on electric the whole way there. Driving on the highway you really feel well grounded in this vehicle, when I want to overtake I stick on the sports mode and let it fly; what can I say the car goes. I just got mine over a month ago and a tank of fuel lasted me nearly half the month just going to and from work. I love this vehicle it gives me that sporty, fun to drive feel that I like as well as superb gas mileage. It also has plenty of preformance available when needed. Yes this is a great city car, and yes it's god car for gettng you from A - B, but god damm it as an overall package it is simply outstanding. Great gas mileage - the best in its class, masses of modern technology, Lexus renowned Luxury and reliability, great safety features, and all at a low MSRP. Sixty bucks pretty much lasted me the whole month going to and from work. It's a good looking car also i have gotten plenty of comments about the front grill and LED daytime running lights. For anyone serious about owning a luxury vehicle or wanting to enter the luxury market, this car is a fantastic as start off point, a spring board for something better, or who knows? This member may not part with his!!!