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Re: 2005 LS mpg [rcf8000]
by pearl
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Jan 16, 2006 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: rcf8000 (Sep 10, 2005 6:09 am)
You are getting "only" 24.5 mpg on your FIRST tank? In my humble opinion, you are doing pretty well. Remember you are driving a luxury V8, not some econo-box four cylinder. Read the Infiniti M boards. Most of them are getting 16-19 mpg on a V6. Don't blame the California gasoline. Be thankful that in addition to getting great gas mileage vs. almost any other peer automobile, you are also helping the environment.
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Re: 2005 LS mpg [rcf8000]
by i5cpa
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Apr 13, 2006 (3:10 pm)
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Replying to: rcf8000 (Sep 10, 2005 6:09 am)
I have taken a number of trips between Oregon and Washington along the interstate. Quite consistently, like you, I am averaging about 24.5 MPG with a 1990 LS burning premium gas at 70-75 MPH (When not stuck in traffic.)
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type of gas
by blk99ls
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Jul 05, 2006 (6:30 pm)
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Is it true that you can only use 93 octane in the 99 LS?
How about 91?
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- #20 of 28
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Re: type of gas [blk99ls]
by nvbanker
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Jul 09, 2006 (11:08 am)
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Replying to: blk99ls (Jul 05, 2006 6:30 pm)
Can't be. Most places you can't get 93.....
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- #21 of 28
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Re: type of gas [nvbanker]
by pat HOST
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Jul 09, 2006 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Jul 09, 2006 11:08 am)
Hmm ... here in SE Va you can't get 91, you can only get 93 if you want something higher than regular octane. I was under the impression that was true in most parts of the country. 
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Re: type of gas [nvbanker]
by pearl
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Jul 10, 2006 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Jul 09, 2006 11:08 am)
where do you live? I think octane is also frequently a factor in the altitude of the location. When I lived near Denver, 91 was all you could get. Now I live in Maryland and here, as well as most of the (low altitude) east coast, the octane is 93 at pretty much all stations/brands. I also used to note 91 octane in WY and UT - again mostly high altitude locations.
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- #23 of 28
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Octane
by nvbanker
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Jul 11, 2006 (3:34 pm)
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I'm in Las Vegas. 91 & 100 is all you can get here. We're at 2000 ft. though. Coastal areas probably get 93. In Utah and the rockies, you can actually get 85, whereas 87 is the lowest we can buy.
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Day Dreams .......
by luckylou
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Jul 19, 2006 (8:29 pm)
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My wife drives her 2006 LS430 about 99.5 % , the rest of the time I drive it, to put gas in it.
This past time , while distracted by this beautiful , young , attractively dress blond , I push the Regular gas , and so far my wife has not notice the difference but for me , I want to gas up everyday at the same time.
This was an accident ( the Gas ) , the next time back to High Octane, just the car.
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Octane
by nvbanker
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Jul 19, 2006 (9:15 pm)
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Around town, you probably won't, (and your wife for sure won't) notice a difference. On the highway, hills and passing, I notice a fair difference.....
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Re: LS 430 - Gas Octane [sbadeaux]
by rpbassman
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Jan 27, 2008 (9:24 pm)
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Replying to: sbadeaux (Jan 09, 2006 4:29 pm)
The fleet reference was incidental to the topic of the proper fuel to use. However, as a matter of information I have rented a Lexus ES from Thrifty Car Rental in Los Angeles as well as an LS from Midway Car Rental. They may no longer offer rentals, I don't know. But - if you cannot buy a Lexus from a fleet, rental or otherwise, how does the rental company eventually dispose of the vehicle?
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