I’ve been driving my hybrid for 3 years, and have 75k miles.
I decided to wait until I hit 75k to drain and fill the eCVT, but wish I had done it sooner.
I noticed a huge improvement!
I watched installation/removal videos for rear springs on YouTube, but discovered an easier way.
Once both sides are on stands, and both shocks removed, let the support jack down until the brake line is fully straightened, but not stretched.
At this point I just popped the spring out with a...
I was expecting the service manager to act like the WHUMP WHUMP WHUMP was something other than the axle assemblies.
Instead he just informed me that the axles aren't covered under the 60k power train warranty.
I said I don't believe it, turned around and walked out.
After 2 seasons of extreme heat, I've learned that it's beneficial to run max AC on lowest temperature setting, max fan setting-
When driving solo, I close passenger vents, and barely crack open the three to the left...
It seems to somehow cool
the battery, and lets it recharge much better-
After driving it longer, I find myself always speeding up a little bit on an incline-
Then timing the precise time and speed to barely crest the hill in electric only mode...
I park on an incline and back in every time-
Today, when I gave it some throttle in reverse it hesitated then lurched backwards...
Kinda close to having an accident!
Has anyone heard of this happening???
The surgeon screwed my ankle back together a long time ago-
I'm in love with my push button hybrid...
I set the cruise, and dial into neutral and back to drive, hit the low button twice to kick on electric...
Then hit resume to get back up to speed-
I haven't loved a vehicle this much, since...
I accidentally turned on the brake hold, when I was trying to switch drive modes.
Come to find out, it's one of my favorite things about the truck-
It's great not standing on the brakes all the time, in town...
But in the back of my mind, I sometimes wonder if I should really trust that I...
I drove a 23 XL hybrid home today, and put a hundred miles on it-
Had a freaking BLAST, that low gear button is awesome, but I really want an aftermarket exhaust to make it sound like a jakebrake...