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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 9 2010, 03:14 AM (780 Views) | |
| WSTSDE | Aug 9 2010, 03:14 AM Post #1 |
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hey i was wondering is this normal i do around just over 200 on half tank, i fill up from shell v-power (red). Its horible i payed last time i filled up around $80 when the petrol light just turned on. Please what do i do..... |
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| Leiden | Aug 9 2010, 03:34 AM Post #2 |
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The IS300's Fuel Consumption should be around the 10.9L/100KM mark. I think most people are averaging 450KM's to Fuel Light on a Full Tank. Unfortunately there isn't alot you can do about that, replace the Air Filter and Fuel Filter, Do a MAF Clean, and at a worst case scenario get the O2 sensors checked. |
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| WSTSDE | Aug 9 2010, 03:41 AM Post #3 |
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i noticed that niddle guage thing on the dash stays on 20 when im stopped is that normal. I thought these cars do around 700kms in the tank, its 70ltrs. Ill be happy if it does 600kms |
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| Leiden | Aug 9 2010, 03:49 AM Post #4 |
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Fuel Economy depends on the type of driving you do. If its alot of stop/go or short runs then your Fuel Economy will be terrible. You'll be lucky if you ever see 10.9L/100KM's even on the highway. I'm guessing you're referring to the Economy gauge? If so its probably measuring KM's per Litre or MPG which only would work if the vehicle is moving. Fuel Tank is 60/65L I'm pretty sure. |
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| WSTSDE | Aug 9 2010, 03:56 AM Post #5 |
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so that ecomony thing is normal thats ok. Yeah its around 65litrs logg book say 70litrs anyways itn't my car still going bad at around 440kms on a full tank how much is that per 100kms. How do u clean the maf sensor. |
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| Leiden | Aug 9 2010, 04:16 AM Post #6 |
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Not an IS300 but the procedure should be the same: MAF Sensor Cleaning They mention using a cotton bud to clean the wires but I would avoid that as they are very delicate, the force of the cleaner should be enough to remove the dirt. 440KM's to a tank would be 14.7L/100KM's. |
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| 14YER | Aug 9 2010, 10:01 AM Post #7 |
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I read the owners manual and it said that the fuel economy gauge may not be accurate during low speeds, that's probably why its on 20 when you're stopped. |
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| Soiled Altezza | Aug 9 2010, 12:44 PM Post #8 |
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Well technically while you're stopped and at idle you will be getting the worst fuel economy possible as well.... you're using petrol and not going anywhere
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| WSTSDE | Aug 9 2010, 03:57 PM Post #9 |
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so if my econmy guage is not working how could i fix it. Does anyone else have a is300, can u tell me how much u get out of the tank. So i can compair the diffrence between. |
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| RS200Faker | Aug 9 2010, 04:59 PM Post #10 |
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does your economy gauge stay on 20 all the time or just at idle (stationary)? mine sits on around 5 in top gear on cruise |
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| ShoiezDesign | Aug 9 2010, 05:49 PM Post #11 |
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Yeh i got a 300, ill do some testing for you, ill fill up and drive till the light comes on and let you know the km do you have a heavy foot with it? it is a thirsty engine if you open up the TB 3lt straight 6 NA
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| Geoff897 | Aug 9 2010, 06:49 PM Post #12 |
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If you open it up all the time it will be thirsty, Most engines are when your foot is on the floor Even smaller engine are thristy if the foot is on the floor all the time. The Litre gauge will alway be moving up and down, Unless you are doing constant speeds all of the time and that is all it can be used for. (Sitting on the same speed for long distances.) |
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| WSTSDE | Aug 9 2010, 10:29 PM Post #13 |
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My economy guage goes on 20 only on idoil say when i stop at a red light or somthing. But when i drive it goes up and down depends on how much u accelarate. Nah my foot is not that heavy i probly gun it once ur twice thats about it. I noticed is so thirsty. (it like it came out of the desert) lol |
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| lexism | Aug 9 2010, 11:39 PM Post #14 |
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The economy gauge is a pos don't even bother looking at it. I've gone to coffs harbour on one tank easy with plenty to spare, that's roughly 550kms according to whereis. My car was packed and me and my mate weren't exactly being kind on the highway... we were doing top speed high scores on the gps lol. |
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| Emrifusion | Aug 10 2010, 04:44 AM Post #15 |
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on avg i get around 550-650km per tank depending on how heavy my foot is and where i am driving. fuel economy is generally abit better for me after a car service. |
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| WSTSDE | Aug 11 2010, 02:29 AM Post #16 |
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hey is that on city road or highway runs.... |
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do you have a heavy foot with it? it is a thirsty engine if you open up the TB 3lt straight 6 NA

8:28 PM Jul 11