Hybrid noob question

[matt2636]

I'm not finding an answer to this question and maybe I'm over thinking it or not fully understanding how a hybrid works. I've never had one. If the electric motor is being used part of the time does that mean the motor and the oil isn't getting up to full operation temp like a normal vehicle would to burn off some of the condition that happens in the crank case? Does it take longer depending on kind of driving you're using? Is the motor actually running while it's using the electric motor, but just using a lot less gas or something?

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[Catster]

I'm not finding an answer to this question and maybe I'm over thinking it or not fully understanding how a hybrid works. I've never had one. If the electric motor is being used part of the time does that mean the motor and the oil isn't getting up to full operation temp like a normal vehicle would to burn off some of the condition that happens in the crank case? Does it take longer depending on kind of driving you're using? Is the motor actually running while it's using the electric motor, but just using a lot less gas or something?

During colder months, the gas engine will instantly start and run longer and more often, so it does get warm to ensure the heater is functional, unless you turn that off. If you take many short trips as part of your daily routine, it’s best to take a 30-60 minute drive at least every couple of weeks to ensure the engine does completely warm up and the 12v battery gets a chance to charge up.

 

[matt2636]

During colder months, the gas engine will instantly start and run longer and more often, so it does get warm to ensure the heater is functional, unless you turn that off. If you take many short trips as part of your daily routine, it’s best to take a 30-60 minute drive at least every couple of weeks to ensure the engine does completely warm up and the 12v battery gets a chance to charge up.

so does the motor actually shut off when it runs on the battery and kick on when its needed? as in its not cranking at all?

 

[brnpttmn]

so does the motor actually shut off when it runs on the battery and kick on when its needed? as in its not cranking at all?

Yes, especially in city driving you can generally get 30-50% "all electric" where the gas engine is completely off. It's very calming to be cruising 30-50mpg in silence, and that's when you really drive up the MPGs.

 

[Sykotyk]

so does the motor actually shut off when it runs on the battery and kick on when its needed? as in its not cranking at all?

Correct. The gas engine comes on as needed.

 

[matt2636]

Yes, especially in city driving you can generally get 30-50% "all electric" where the gas engine is completely off. It's very calming to be cruising 30-50mpg in silence, and that's when you really drive up the MPGs.

ok, that clears it up for me then. thanks.

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