Hybrids: Basic Service & Safety Procedures
Hybrids are hot. As the price of gasoline goes up, so does the demand for new vehicles that can squeeze more miles per gallon from every drop of gasoline. Hybrids do that by combining the best of both worlds: electric power for low-speed, stop-and-go driving, and gasoline power for highway cruising and long-range driving. Current
Toyota Regenerative Braking System
The brake system of a hybrid may have multiple components to perform regenerative braking and pedal simulation.
Toyota Prius Battery Codes P0A7F, P2011 and P0A80
A second generation Toyota Prius is at least 12 years old and batteries may need to be replaced. Here’s what the codes mean.
CVT Transmissions
The point here is not to fear a customer complaint about a CVT transmission.
Belt Service For Hybrid and Stop/Start Systems
Knowing how to “force start” a hybrid vehicle can be helpful if you are trying to diagnose a noise problem that involves the accessory belt drive system.
Clarios, Altris Partner on Low-Voltage Sodium-Ion Batteries
The companies will develop a Na-ion battery with a potential of up to 60 volts to support automotive applications.
How EVs Have Changed Wiper Blade Service
For EVs, noisy wiper blades can be an annoyance because there is no internal combustion engine to help cancel out that noise.
Deloitte: Electrification Momentum in US Slows
The report showed a rise in U.S. consumer interest in ICE vehicles, due to affordability and range anxiety, among other factors.
Quality Triumphs!
If a brand of parts has a great reputation and hasn’t caused a comeback, stick with that brand.
Putting Yourself First For Safety
Policies and procedures are only as good as those following them.
