WIX Expands Coverage for Hybrid Vehicles
WIX Filters has expanded its coverage of domestic and import nameplate hybrid vehicles, now offering oil, air, cabin air, fuel and transmission filters for 17 models. These include the top 10 hybrid vehicles in the U.S. according to ….
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Lit ‘Low Tire’ Lamp on Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may display a solid TPMS indicator, and the message center (if equipped) may display "Low Tire Pressure." This may result from the actual tire pressure being low due to time or temperature changes (10° F = 1 psi). Adjusting the tire pressure to specification should turn out the warning light once the sensors have been awakened ….
Midtronics to Supply Essential Programming Tool for GM Hybrids
Midtronics recently announced an agreement with General Motors Inc. to supply a new essential tool for 2-Mode Hybrid vehicle programming support. SPS Programming Support Tool EL-49642, based on the Midtronics PSC-550S Power Supply Charger, is shipping as an essential tool to all ….
Tech Feature: Hybrid Service will Increase as Hybrids Move Out of Warranty and into the Independent Service Bays
By now it’s no secret that the price of one gallon of regular-grade gasoline has topped the $4 mark and will undoubtedly be even higher one year from now. In light of rising fuel costs, consumers are once again returning to basic transportation by trading in their old gas-guzzling SUVs for more economical vehicles, especially those powered by hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology. On the one hand, the current popularity of hybrid technology seems to offer an ….
Tech Tip: Heavier Hybrids Require Attention when Customizing
Sales of hybrid vehicles have been increasing every month, especially now that you can get a hybrid system in many of today’s popular body styles instead of just the early models that screamed, "I’m a plastic-baggy-recycling tree-hugger!" Now just a subtle badge is about the only visible difference. With fuel costs continuing to soar, what does this mean for ….
CARQUEST Technical Institute Introduces Hybrid Vehicle E-Learning
CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI) introduces a new Hybrid Vehicle e-course for professional technicians. The course introduces the concept of hybrid vehicles, related technologies, specific tools needed, and the types of people who purchase hybrids. Hybrid vehicles are one of the fastest growing segments of new car sales and ….
Hybrid Service: Tools to Service Hybrids
As the price of gasoline goes up, so does the demand for fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles. Currently, there are about 1.1 million hybrid vehicles on the road. Within five years, hybrids are expected to account for 20 to 25% of all new car and light-truck sales. So sooner or later, you’ll be tooling up to work
Toyota Tech Tip: Prius Hybrid Lacks Power
Some 2001-’03 model-year Prius vehicles may exhibit a Master, Hybrid and MIL warning light on with DTC P3130, and possibly P3125 with sub code 264. When the vehicle is parked after prolonged operation in heavy stop-and-go traffic, or sustained high speeds in ambient temperatures above 90° F (32° C), and when attempting to restart, the vehicle may experience an abnormally low power output condition or inability to "Ready On."
Toyota Contests Announces New Toyota Think Green Contest to Win 2008 Highlander Hybrid
With the holiday season just around the corner and gas prices soaring, Toyota Live Web announces one of the new Toyota contests, the Toyota Think Green contest. Participants enter to win a free 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid combines some of the best vehicle features on the market. Improving fuel economy and boosting performance are just a couple of the benefits to the Highlander Hybrid.
There’s No Escaping Hybrid Service
high as 40 mph (64 kph). Plus, when conditions are right, the engine may shut off at stops and not restart until after 25 mph. As a result, the advertised fuel economy of a full hybrid vehicle is typically much higher for the city driving conditions than the highway driving conditions. In theory, assuming the
Tech Tip: Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive Lacks Power
When Jeff called to discuss the lack of power in his 2002 Toyota Prius, I have to admit I was a little confused. The Prius was designed to be economical, not to compete in the stoplight grand prix. He said it felt sluggish, and recently some lights in the instrument panel had come on. Jeff was lucky; Toyota had already identified the problem and it is covered by the 96-month/100,000-mile Toyota Hybrid Vehicle System Component Warranty.
Hybrid Engine Diagnosis & Service
The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight hybrids have been around since 2001; the Honda Accord, Ford Escape and Lexus RX 400h hybrids since 2005; the Honda Civic, Toyota Highlander, Mercury Mariner, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrids since 2006; and the Lexus GS 450h, Saturn VUE Green Line, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima hybrids since