Toyota Synergy Drive Hybrid Brake Job
Making its debut in 1997, Toyota’s Synergy Drive has been used in the Prius, Camry and offered on almost all Lexus models since 2006. This article covers some of the basic rules of the road and some fixes that may come in handy when performing a brake job on these Toyota hybrids.
Hybrid Fluid Service 101
Does the phrase ”hybrid fluid maintenance” scare you? It shouldn’t. With more than 3 million hybrids on the road, and many drivers considering purchasing one, servicing hybrid vehicles is in your future.
Toyota Hybrid Oil Change
Does the thought of changing the oil on a Toyota Prius scare you? Are you afraid you could be shocked with more than 200 volts? Don’t be afraid, changing the oil is not radically different than any other Toyota.
What To Do With Used Hybrid Batteries
The nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery is the best and most common hybrid battery so far, and the sheer volume of them is staggering. NiHM batteries have been in use for well over 15 years, and out of the more than 7 million hybrid cars on the road worldwide, 90% have NiMH battery packs.
Undercover: Hybrid Brakes
A hybrid vehicle is a different animal than many of us are used to seeing. After all, if the engine of a typical vehicle stalled out at a traffic light, the driver of that vehicle would know something was wrong with it. If that same vehicle still drove with the engine off, then that would
Johnson Controls is Charged Up to Showcase New Battery System
A new battery system from Johnson Controls for use in Advanced Start-Stop vehicles will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems
Course ID LBT-228 Features 90 Minutes of Video 365 Day Course Access Manual Certificate of Completion Discussion Forum Price $99.95 Online | $124.95 DVD In this program, Instructor Dave Hobbs teaches you hands-on fundamentals to servicing Hybrid A/C systems. Advance your diagnostic strategies by understanding these complex systems through live on
Servicing Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: Then and Now
With instructions and some common sense, these vehicles can be repaired just as safely as any others in your shop.
Hybrid Training Bundle
There are over 1.8 million hybrid electric vehicles on the road in the U.S. Understand the differences and how to diagnose/repair these vehicles safely.
Undercover: Stopping Power — Servicing Ford’s Hybrid Braking System
In traditional vehicles, the energy used to decelerate the car is lost as heat when the driver applies the brakes. Hybrids, on the other hand, can recover a substantial portion of what would otherwise be “lost energy” and store it in the battery for later use. This is known as regenerative braking.