Lexus: Normal gas mileage for RX300

The RX300 is tall enough to have a wind drag coefficient equal to that of
a standard sized pickup and weighs enough to make "fuel efficiency" a
contradiction of terms. Factor in the additional drag factor imposed by
the AWD option (absurd option on an RX300, IMO) and suddenly 16-17 mpg
average overall doesn't sound that unreasonable to me. To improve it, turn
off the A/C and leave the windows rolled up, reduce the weight of the
vehicle (don't haul around unnecessary junk), make sure your tires are
properly inflated (check monthly) and place a raw egg under the back side
of the accelerator pedal. Try not to break the egg..

A/C on (or driving at highway speeds w/windows down) will extract 1 to 1½
mpg penalty. A heavy foot on the pedal can cost another 1-2 mpg,
especially jackrabbit starts. Under-inflated tires can extract another ½
to 1 mpg. Hauling around excess weight is another fuel waster.



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20.7MPG over 76,000 miles, mostly highway (70/75MPH). If I do a couple
tankfuls of local driving, it's probably around 17 then.
2001 RX300 AWD w/Goodyears @ 30PSI, A/C used whenever needed, windows
usually closed (less drag), roof racks removed, not too much stuff in back.
Usually use Mobil 87 octane, didn't notice a change when using 89.
Considering that I'm still on the original tires (about 4/32" left) and just
replaced the front brakes (pads & rotors) for the 1st time, maybe I'm the
exception. Gee, didn't think I drove that gently.
hth,
Bob

I have average 23.3mpg over 40,000 miles in my RX300SE in the UK. This
includes around 2,000 miles of towing a caravan. I wouldn't say I drive
excessively fast but I dont hang around either.

With petrol at 83p/litre I would prefer better but am satisfied overall.

I have a RX300 2000 with 30,000 miles, my overall mileage is 18.1 and I drive
hard. 95% of my mileage is trips under 7 miles. On a long trip I get 24-25
MPG.

Bob in Atlanta

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24-25 

That is pretty much identical to what I get with my 90 LS400.