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I’m sure there are many views regarding this topic, I’m on the side of changing oil rather than changing parts/engines. I have a 24 hybrid and I did the first oil/filter change at around 5500 miles rather than at 10000 as OEM recommends. I’m not a gambling man when it comes to maintenance…just...

I use the resin ramps and have worked well for the majority of other cars I’ve worked on. Quick question, how do you all document your oil changes for warranty purposes?

As a vehicle mechanic for 25-years, I would highly recommend simply disconnecting the negative terminal while you’re away. At most you’ll have to set the clock but you’ll be fine otherwise. I committed the “mistake” of not disconnecting the batteries on all three of our cars when we parked them...

Same thing happened to me while driving in the mountains in NorCal, I’ve owned three hybrids and all did the same…I agree it’s a very unsettling sound but great feature

I ran into a similar problem, the dealer installed really cheap hardware in the rear plate, I simply visited Walmart and purchased their hardware kit and installed it, everything worked perfectly. Here’s the link… Auto Drive 12 Piece OEM Automotive License Plate Fasteners Silver, 93370W...

I’ve parked vehicles for extended periods (90+ days) inside my garage while I was away with only disconnecting the negative terminal. Once I returned, I simply reconnected the negative, tightened the terminal and everything worked as designed. No issues with any of the onboard electronics.