HybridMom15

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Snow-belt owner. Mostly here for Lincoln, Hyundai, Honda.

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HV Battery Health & RangeNewsCommunity Starter

How are you estimating real battery degradation?

Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy, service-mode values, repeated range tests…

HybridMom15Community StarterAug 15, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorLos Angeles0 replies0 helpful

Hybrid OwnershipQuestionCommunity Starter

Need advice: Cleaning the hybrid battery cooling fan — worth doing preventively?

Car is used in a dusty environment and has pets in it regularly. I've read about battery cooling fans getting dirty. Is inspecting/cleaning it a reasonable preventive job or better left alone without…

HybridMom15Community StarterMay 3, 20262013 Toyota Prius ThreeDetroit4 replies0 helpful

Winter Driving & SaltDeal checkCommunity Starter

All-weather tires or dedicated winters for mostly-plowed roads?

Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are worth storing another set. Trying to dia…

HybridMom15Community StarterOct 14, 20252024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostFlorida9 replies0 helpful