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#2025 of 2334 markattny mileage school by katzjamr Sep 15, 2005 (4:53 pm)
I think your post should be posted in every Lexus dealership right under the we love our customers (money) mission statement. I also drive my 400h much the way you describe, and i enjoy your posts in our other forum. As i drive i try to maximize mpg and dont worry about the battery, I figure that will take care of itself. however it occurs to me as i read your post that you re saying a fuller battery will keep the ICE from running as much and increase mpg. I am able to get 26 to 28 in mixed driving with regular gas with my current driving style. (no AC, its seattle) Also i have been experimenting with using the heated seats on cooler mornings insted of cranking up the heat so the ICE doesnt run as much during warmup.
#2026 of 2334 Toyota: Katrina drove up hybrid demand by mirex Sep 23, 2005 (8:41 am)
"Our hybrid SUVs allow customers to have their SUVs and be responsible at the same time, and we've seen (demand) really accelerate since Katrina," Press, president of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., said, adding that the waiting list was growing for its hybrid SUVs.   http://money.cnn.com/2005/09/23/Autos/bc.autos.summit.toyota.hybrids.reut/index.htm
#2028 of 2334 wider armrest? by eschw999 Oct 01, 2005 (4:09 pm)
I am thinking about the lexus rx400h. I just drove one today, and really liked it. I was wondering if anyone has problems with the armrest connected to the driver's seat - i thought it was kind of narrow. Has anyone gotten an aftermarkedt armrest, or modified the current one in any way??? thanks, evan Replies to this message: falconone (Oct 07, 2005 3:13 am)
#2029 of 2334 5000 Mile Maintenance Check by andyux2 Oct 06, 2005 (8:43 pm)
We just got back from our free 5000 mile maintenance check and were very pleased with the service. We asked questions about our subsequent oil changes and maintenance checks. Our dealer told us $70 for the oil change and probably $800 for our next maintenance check. We left wondering if there are any reasons we couldn't take our 400h to our trusted local mechanic for the oil change. We go to him for our other non-Lexus vehicles. Anyone have any answers for this? We still love our hybrid and with the weather getting cooler we're still averaging 29 - 30 MPG on 50/50 city/highway driving. We are getting EPA numbers - fewer on the highway and more in the city. We have never used premium grade and our oil is Castrol 5W30. Whatta great vehicle! Replies to this message: mkkid (Oct 08, 2005 5:39 am) katzjamr (Oct 08, 2005 11:18 am)
#2030 of 2334 Re: wider armrest? [eschw999] by falconone Oct 07, 2005 (3:13 am)
Replying to: eschw999 (Oct 01, 2005 4:09 pm) I too found the narrow armrest annoying. I used to have a 99 RX and it appears they still have not changed that foolish design. Without a passenger it's fine as you can use both.
#2031 of 2334 Re: 5000 Mile Maintenance Check [andyux2] by mkkid Oct 08, 2005 (5:39 am)
Replying to: andyux2 (Oct 06, 2005 8:43 pm) Oil change and maintenance numbers sound high, but I'm checking with my dealer next week. Would think that Toyota Hybrid dealer (new SUV) would beat those charges. Replies to this message: katzjamr (Oct 08, 2005 11:18 am)
#2032 of 2334 pricing by katzjamr Oct 08, 2005 (11:18 am)
Replying to: mkkid (Oct 08, 2005 5:39 am) $70 is the going rate in seattle for an oil and filter change using Castrol synthetic blend, at the Lexus dealer, and would include a tire rotation and a traction battery load check. I have no idea what is included in your $800 'maintenance' service. As much as you trust your local service guy i would make sure you dont do anyting to void the vehicle warranty. We are basically trusting that the HSD and the other Toyota parts are going to last, and the toyota hybrid, and bumper to bumper warranties could come in handy. Service at a dealership documents what was done in their national computer system. Many Lexus owners go to Toyota dealerships for service as their rates may be cheaper. They have mechanics that are hybrid trained to work on the Highlander and will be familiar with the 400h system. Our local Toyota dealerships frequently have oil change specials. Out of warranty period i would be less married to a dealership as there are much better repair values to be found at a service center you trust.
#2033 of 2334 Strange/Weird... by wwest Oct 12, 2005 (3:45 pm)
The maximum output from the hybrid battery is stated (by Lexus) as being 45KW. The front A/C motor is capable of 167HP, 123KW, and the rear 68HP, 50KW.   The total, net, for the ICE & electrics is stated as only 268HP.   Why would they put a 167HP(123KW) AC motor in the RX400h if the most it can ever produce is ~60HP(45KW)?   Is there a reasonable/logical explanation? Replies to this message: rx400hfan (Oct 13, 2005 5:10 am) wwest (Oct 13, 2005 9:09 am) rx400hfan (Oct 13, 2005 10:32 am) and 1 more...
#2034 of 2334 Re: Strange/Weird... [wwest] by rx400hfan Oct 13, 2005 (5:10 am)
Replying to: wwest (Oct 12, 2005 3:45 pm) It is not really strange if you look at the planetary gear cvt as the power split device that it is. You will see that for the ICE to get any power to the road a percentage of power will be delivered to MG1 in generating electricity. This generated electricity can be directed directly to MG2 in addition to the 45KW from the battery to produce maximum power. Replies to this message: wwest (Oct 13, 2005 9:09 am) rx400hfan (Oct 13, 2005 10:32 am) ronr9286t (Nov 03, 2005 8:34 am)

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