Low miles per gallon

Tiny
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  • 2003 LEXUS RX 300
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145 MILES
Very low mpg, only getting thirteen mpg.
Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 AT 6:49 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,
That is low, First check the air pressure in the tires next I would replace the MAF sensor which becomes contaminated causing false reading effecting the performance and the mileage. Here is a guide that should help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-mass-air-flow-sensor-maf

Here is how it is done for your car (below). Please run this test and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, May 31st, 2018 AT 11:16 AM

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