Legend Sucks on Gas Mileage!

Nile Legend · 03-01-02, 06:12 PM

Hey Guys, I was talking to my friend today he has a 91 LEXUS LS 400, and he told me that he usually gets like something in the 20-22 mpg on average like mostly city driving! I usually get like 17 in the city and not much higher on the highway maybe 19, I cant believe that my Legend does worse on gas then his V8, are most of u guys getting around this gas mileage? Mines a 92 LS sedan Auto. thanks

welovelegend · 03-01-02, 06:21 PM

it does suck...

FutureX 2001 · 03-01-02, 06:21 PM

I would say, maybe about 19-20.

But.. the Legends also tend to cause its' users to have a lead foot.

Also, driving on D3 a lot will drop your MPG drastically I think.

whiplash9001 · 03-01-02, 07:02 PM

My bad Future, but what are D3s?

FutureX 2001 · 03-01-02, 07:06 PM

Oops, I'm guessing you have a manual transmission? You should be getting better fuel economy then us automatic transmission users. Do you drive your car hard? Accelerate quickly from stops etc? That will really kill your mpg. On the auto tranny we have two drive gears D3 and D4. D3 will hold the car in third gear, causing much higher reving of the engine, and fuel consumption.

whiplash9001 · 03-01-02, 07:48 PM

I'm glad u brought that up, 'cause I have noticed the same thing about fuel economy and I only really use D4 during highway driving. D3 makes me think i'm in 2nd gear though. Oh well, just like my wife, i'll figure my baby out throughout this relationship.

infinite · 03-01-02, 07:52 PM

My fuel economy sucks. Then again I drive an auto, and I don't exactly granny drive.

Trix · 03-01-02, 08:58 PM

I just made a trip down home from school, approx. 190 miles. Filled her up all the way, averaged about 80mph the whole way and I still have a bar more than half tank left in her.
If you guys are really getting crappy gas mileage, try the fuel injection cleaner and also the 6-cylinder engine restorer thing. It helps a lot.

HATE_ME_NOW · 03-01-02, 10:24 PM

I can't complain i made it from ATL to R.I and i stopped for gas two times

**502 MotorSports** · 03-01-02, 10:26 PM

I am getting pretty good mileage on my coupe....
Lead foot and all...getting city of 21-22
If I slow my azz down, I KNOW I can get more...just slow down guys..better gas mileage

YEAH RIGHT
WHO can slow down?

lol

SLACK3RZ · 03-01-02, 10:35 PM

i've been able to go from LA to the Bay Area about 340 miles or so on one tank of gas, but i think i was stretchin' it. The fuel light was on for like 50 miles or something. I'm wonderin how much you still got when the fuel light starts to come on full power. Normally i only 240 miles before i have to gas. Sux

**502 MotorSports** · 03-01-02, 10:38 PM

light comes on when you have 4 gallons left

infinite · 03-01-02, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SLACK3RZ
i've been able to go from LA to the Bay Area about 340 miles or so on one tank of gas, but i think i was stretchin' it. The fuel light was on for like 50 miles or something. I'm wonderin how much you still got when the fuel light starts to come on full power. Normally i only 240 miles before i have to gas. Sux

Fuel light should mean about 3-3.3 gallons, or about 60-70 miles if you take it easy.

**502 MotorSports** · 03-02-02, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by likeparty
91 with 5 speed driven very hard produces 23 MPG. I used to notice a difference in mileage with my 'vette between regular and premium. With the Legend 23 MPG calculated regardless of gas type. And I use regular on 2 out of 3 tanks...buying premium when the cost adder is lower than 20% or I only need 7-8 gallons. Yeah, yeah, I know. I really don't believe there is a diff.

I do not reccommend using less than 89 octane in your Legend

CakeDaddy · 03-02-02, 01:18 PM

Granny driver here and I get 24 mpg. I filled up with a total of 17.3 gallons drove approx. 365 to 370 mile before I had to fill up again. I have an auto G2 Coupe and I live in Albuquerque NM where the altitude is high. But, I do drive like a grandpa.

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Nile Legend Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Legend Sucks on Gas Mileage! Hey Guys, I was talking to my friend today he has a 91 LEXUS LS 400, and he told me that he usually gets like something in the 20-22 mpg on average like mostly city driving! I usually get like 17 in the city and not much higher on the highway maybe 19, I cant believe that my Legend does worse on gas then his V8, are most of u guys getting around this gas mileage? Mines a 92 LS sedan Auto. thanks __________________ 1992 LEGEND LS SEDAN Changes Coming Soon: GS Rims HID Conversion Kit Tint

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welovelegend D O O M B R 1 N G E R Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MA Posts: 423 Car 1: 1992 LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	you are right it does suck... __________________ 92 LS sedan Geneva Green Pearl Clear corner Clear bumper 20%Tint PIAA 004X Xtreme White Sylvania Silverstars Alpine 6 CD changer 101000miles G2 FAQ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...a/fb95d254.jpg

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FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montebello, CA Posts: 4,575 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	I would say, maybe about 19-20. But.. the Legends also tend to cause its' users to have a lead foot. Also, driving on D3 a lot will drop your MPG drastically I think. __________________

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whiplash9001 Legend Na**on Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: B'More Md Posts: 747 Car 1: Blk '95 L Coupe iTrader: (0)	My bad Future, but what are D3s? __________________ by SmokinFastLegend http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...hotforwhip.jpg I've Always Likened The Legend To A Fine Woman, You Can Love Them As Long As You Respect Them. If You Don't You Will Lose Them, And A Good One Is Hard To Find.

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FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montebello, CA Posts: 4,575 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	Oops, I'm guessing you have a manual transmission? You should be getting better fuel economy then us automatic transmission users. Do you drive your car hard? Accelerate quickly from stops etc? That will really kill your mpg. On the auto tranny we have two drive gears D3 and D4. D3 will hold the car in third gear, causing much higher reving of the engine, and fuel consumption. __________________

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03-01-02, 07:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
whiplash9001 Legend Na**on Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: B'More Md Posts: 747 Car 1: Blk '95 L Coupe iTrader: (0)	The D3 Effect I'm glad u brought that up, 'cause I have noticed the same thing about fuel economy and I only really use D4 during highway driving. D3 makes me think i'm in 2nd gear though. Oh well, just like my wife, i'll figure my baby out throughout this relationship. __________________ by SmokinFastLegend http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...hotforwhip.jpg I've Always Likened The Legend To A Fine Woman, You Can Love Them As Long As You Respect Them. If You Don't You Will Lose Them, And A Good One Is Hard To Find.

03-01-02, 07:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
infinite Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,174 Car 1: 95 GS iTrader: (0)	My fuel economy sucks. Then again I drive an auto, and I don't exactly granny drive. __________________ www.acura-tl.com

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Trix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 169 Car 1: Black 93 LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	I just made a trip down home from school, approx. 190 miles. Filled her up all the way, averaged about 80mph the whole way and I still have a bar more than half tank left in her. If you guys are really getting crappy gas mileage, try the fuel injection cleaner and also the 6-cylinder engine restorer thing. It helps a lot.

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HATE_ME_NOW WANNA PLAY? OK WE PLAY Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ? Posts: 1,662 Car 1: ? iTrader: (0)	I can't complain i made it from ATL to R.I and i stopped for gas two times

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502 MotorSports 502MotorSports.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ATLVILLE Posts: 9,445 Car 1: e39 540i Car 2: e46 325xi \| e46 330i Car 3: S430 iTrader: (0)	I am getting pretty good mileage on my coupe.... Lead foot and all...getting city of 21-22 If I slow my azz down, I KNOW I can get more...just slow down guys..better gas mileage YEAH RIGHT WHO can slow down? lol __________________ The Hotness! Elevate Your Standards.... Legend Mod Money! Jasmyn \| Final e39 Pics \| 502MotorSports MySpace

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SLACK3RZ SLACKER LEGEND Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ARCADIA, SOCAL & BERKELEY, NORCAL 4 SCHOOL Posts: 55 iTrader: (0)	i've been able to go from LA to the Bay Area about 340 miles or so on one tank of gas, but i think i was stretchin' it. The fuel light was on for like 50 miles or something. I'm wonderin how much you still got when the fuel light starts to come on full power. Normally i only 240 miles before i have to gas. Sux __________________ R.I.P. 1992-2002 [213,000 miles] http://members.AsianAvenue.com/SiLk3...legendred2.jpg '92 2nd Gen Maroon Base Model Sedan Clear Corners/Bumpers Custom Red Tails H&R Koni Slam Setup Custom Inset Upper Grill Shaved Sunroof [j/p haha Base Model has no sunroof] God bless those with Legends. Appreciate wut you got! =)

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502 MotorSports 502MotorSports.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ATLVILLE Posts: 9,445 Car 1: e39 540i Car 2: e46 325xi \| e46 330i Car 3: S430 iTrader: (0)	light comes on when you have 4 gallons left __________________ The Hotness! Elevate Your Standards.... Legend Mod Money! Jasmyn \| Final e39 Pics \| 502MotorSports MySpace

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CakeDaddy Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South West area ABQ,DAL,LasVeg Posts: 2,314 iTrader: (1)	Granny driver here and I get 24 mpg. I filled up with a total of 17.3 gallons drove approx. 365 to 370 mile before I had to fill up again. I have an auto G2 Coupe and I live in Albuquerque NM where the altitude is high. But, I do drive like a grandpa. Last edited by CakeDaddy : 04-12-03 at 11:40 AM.

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