Thursday, March 3, 2011
Hybrid Car Engine Performance During Cold Weather
by Rob Hopp, Cars for Keeps Owner
How much does cold weather affect the performance of hybrid cars?
While in manufacturer training at different times over the years, I’ve been amazed at how much effort was put into extreme weather testing by most auto parts manufacturers.
They’ve become more aggressive and technologically adept every year. With the introduction of hybrid vehicles, every bit as much, if not more effort has gone into ensuring this new technology can exceed their customers expectations.
Cold and snow makes EVERYTHING in a vehicle work harder. So, while performance, mileage and even reliability do suffer with a hybrid in the cold, the difference is negligible and for the most part goes unnoticed. The losses are consistent with standard gasoline or diesel powered vehicles which also suffer from frigid temps.
Reliability: Hybrid cars and other hybrid vehicles seem so different that too many owners think there is something miraculous happening. It’s not. They are exposed to the same extremes in temperatures, assault on their systems from bone jarring pot holes and from normal wear.
Just as we recommend for all our clients, having your hybrid car checked out by a professional at least every season and especially before the coldest and hottest seasons is the best way to ensure your ride is safe, reliable and ready to go.
The exclusive Cars for Keeps seasonal Pit Stop is one more way we fix cars. For keeps.
How much does cold weather affect the performance of hybrid cars?
While in manufacturer training at different times over the years, I’ve been amazed at how much effort was put into extreme weather testing by most auto parts manufacturers.
They’ve become more aggressive and technologically adept every year. With the introduction of hybrid vehicles, every bit as much, if not more effort has gone into ensuring this new technology can exceed their customers expectations.
Cold and snow makes EVERYTHING in a vehicle work harder. So, while performance, mileage and even reliability do suffer with a hybrid in the cold, the difference is negligible and for the most part goes unnoticed. The losses are consistent with standard gasoline or diesel powered vehicles which also suffer from frigid temps.
Reliability: Hybrid cars and other hybrid vehicles seem so different that too many owners think there is something miraculous happening. It’s not. They are exposed to the same extremes in temperatures, assault on their systems from bone jarring pot holes and from normal wear.
Just as we recommend for all our clients, having your hybrid car checked out by a professional at least every season and especially before the coldest and hottest seasons is the best way to ensure your ride is safe, reliable and ready to go.
The exclusive Cars for Keeps seasonal Pit Stop is one more way we fix cars. For keeps.
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It is good always try to use the car of new technologies for getting more comfort and luxury specially in winter, maintain your own vehicle by servicing and changing of engine oil regularly. Thanks a lot.
Check up the Hybrid or gasoline cars before every session starts with a professional is good logic which could solve small problems which can't be visible.
Regular maintenance is a must for cars. You wouldn't want to experience a sudden breakdown just because you didn't have it checked, do you? A car, whether it's hybrid or not, should always be checked so that its performance is always at its best, and no breakdowns will happen as you drive.
Knowing more a hybrid car's performance in various weather conditions can give us more information when we decide if this is indeed the car for us. Aside from that, responsible car owners need to know how to maintain the car of their choice so that they can use these for years to comes and still enjoy their good running condition.
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