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I worked for Honda 10 years ago as a technician. Does the Hybrid Highlander have special tires on it. Low resistant rowing tires. I remember the Honda's had a different style tire that did not last very long but it would kill your fuel economy if you did not use them.
Hi Mathew. The highlander hybrid has normal tires. Some of them will have low rolling resistance tires but not all trims. The Prius will almost always have low rolling resistance tires.
This might be heresy but in the 12.5 years and 350,000 miles I owned my 2008 Prius (bought new) I didn’t always use low rolling resistance tires lol. Same HV battery and I didn’t want to replace the head gasket which is why I’m still not driving it. Got a 2020 Corolla Hatchback
Which Hybrid car is best to buy now? Used or New ? does Lexus 300h is a good car? does it have long time reliability? who much I drive it's 50/50 I drive a lot sometimes like states to states for vacation or visit places, and daily locally using. which brand is good to buy with cost and reliability and including car features Honda Accord Hybrids? Hyundai Sonata Hybrid? Toyota Camry/Avalon Hybrid? Lexes Hybrid? Volvo Hybrid? Please suggest to me which one is good to buy? safety-wise, cost-wise, and ya little greedy Features-wise @The Car Care Nut
I drive a 2007 Prius which now has 300,000 miles on it. Still has the original battery and still gets 50 mi/gallon. The only repairs beyond regular oil and filter changes have been to replace the spark plugs once, a few years ago. I LOVE this car!
I just bought a prius prime. I've wanted a Prius ever since they came out. Finally got one. It has a little over 100 miles on it and I love it. Plug it in and go 23 miles. Then it runs on gas. Absolutely love it. My first Toyota
Update. I've made a trip with the car. To the location I averaged 67 miles a gallon. The way back I averaged ninety two miles a gallon. I averaged 80.6 miles a gallon for the trip. With my distance driving this is why I needed the car. I went that far on just three gallons of gas. With my Silverado (which I still need for hauling) I can't do that without using over twenty gallons of gas.
Your videos have given me so much greater confidence in my 2017 Camry hybrid with 309000 miles. I plan on keeping it another 300K. I am a Ride Share driver with over 20000 rides.
As a 2018 Prius owner with 120k miles another tip to keep hybrid battery cool is select entire cabin fan instead of driver focus fan button so more cool air reaches back seat bottom where cooler intake is located. Also don’t block this cooler intake, getting a dark tint windows helps too
I have a 2010 Prius, it has a 400 k. After learning about the battery fan maintenance and other maintenance not mentioned by Toyota. It’s been good it’s going to make it 500k can’t wait. Battery is ten years old wow!!
Is that the original battery I just bought a 2010 Prius with 148000 miles on it about a use runs great I love it but that's really good to hear about your car
@@tonycoolfoxprepping7118 about every 150 k you should clean the hybrid fan change the transmission fluid and spark plugs. Don't forget about the egr system also.
As a taxi driver I can tell you the 2nd gen prius is an amazing car. Those that don't get smoked in an accident commonly make it past 600,000 km. The life of a taxi is a hard one. These cars have won my respect. They do get jerky and noisy with age, but they keep on going. I like them so much I just bought a 2005 right hand drive imported from Japan for my personal vehicle.
I am so happy to hear that hybrids aren't crap. I just bought a second hand Mazda axela (31000miles) with a prius hybrid system. It's the smoothest ride I have ever owned and I end each month with excess fuel from the allocation I get from work, which i sell for extra cash.
Scott Kilmer has split personalities. One day he loves Toyota, Honda & Mazda and next week he hates a Camry and a month later he loves the Camry. He is entertaining though, so I just take some things he says with a grain of salt.
I like to buy my cars new and drive them 'till they die. I've bought a Volkswagen and 2 Citroens prior to my current Toyota and all of them were fit for the scrap heap by the time they were 10 years old. I bought my Toyota Auris hybrid new early in 2011, so it's about 9 and a half years old now and it still feels quite new. Apart from regular servicing, the only expenses I have had (that I can remember) are a new set of tyres, windscreen wiper blades, a new 12v battery and the air-con regassing. I've never had a car before that's been so cheap to run and maintain. I'm hoping to buy a new car next year and plan to give my Auris to my daughter because it feels like it has many years of life left. I love the quietness of the drive and the fact that I never have to worry about it stalling or failing to start in cold weather.
I like what you're saying Sue, I am giving a lot of consideration to a hybrid Auris estate, the one I have my eye on is 4 years old and I want something to last a few years - like you I tend to drive a car until it's fit for the scrapper. I think you've just helped me make up my mind!
I bought my Toyota Auris touring sports hybrid secondhand from a Toyota dealer, when it was new it cost the person £27,000 , one year later he traded it in for a newer model, so I got it for£14,999 with 28,000 miles on it , it’s the best car I have ever had , and I have had 2 aygos before , I am up to 114,460 miles and love it .
Being owner of Prius-C, I can vouch that u r absolutely correct about Hybrid battery fan filter. My battery died after 150,000 km. Fan was not working since God knows when but I wasn't aware of it & neither were Toyota's own mechanics during multiple maintenance sessions.
This video is gold! I thought I wanted a hybrid until I saw this video. For my current driving conditions it is not the car for me. Thank you CCN, your videos are great!
Recently bought a 2019 Corolla. It drove amazing with it being super comfortable, and the instant torque from the hybrid system means it's actually quick off the line (not 0-60 but just the initial jump) and it's great for merging. I drive a lot of 40mph country roads with minimal stops, or around-town using pretty much only the electric motor and I'm using 52 miles per gallon on average. It's not super fancy but I don't need it to be, it needs to be dependable, reliable and not cost a fortune in terms of maintenance. That, and the new generation Corolla actually looks really nice.
I didn't drive my Hybrid much, cause Covid Sick for over a year. The Dealer never gave me directions on how to maintain my Rav.. Now telling me $5000 for the hybrid battery. (Not sure if it's the battery.) When I look at the Hybrid battery on my ECO Screen it shows yellow barrel in the back at only about ½. I'm pretty sure that's the Hybrid battery. Well, I started preparing it to sell. Bought new tires, got it detailed. But now I'm thinking for cost of a Hybrid battery, my car is better than whatever I can buy for the money. My car is beautiful! SO, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME UNDERSTAND WHAT I SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER IN THE FIRST PLACE!
Is it true Toyota Hybrids should be driven very often to prevent the battery from ever degrading? Apparently, it's not one of those cars you can just leave parked for weeks; for instance, when you go on vacation.
I agree that the new Corolla seems to be a great car, and looks good. However, I priced up a new 2.0ltr hybrid hatchback here in the UK - £35k!!!! No, sorry, not gonna happen. I can buy a low mile 3 year old Lexus IS300h for around £23k, so that's where I'm headed...
Thankyou for very informative video. As owner of Toyota CHF 2020 Hybrid Limited model you have explained lots more. Changing from Toyota HiLux SR5 FWD was a big change but as only needing a small vehicle now - very happy.
Toyota has the most efficient internal combustion electric hybrid engine out there. They basically cut energy losses by simplifying the engine. There is no clutch, there is no gearbox (in the traditional sense), there is no chain or belt (Gen3+). The main point of the hybrid system is to keep the ICE running at its most efficient RPMs most of the time and compensate with the motor/generator to achieve the requested driving speed. The engine can automatically switch between Atkinson and Otto cycles, depending on power demand. Accelerating the car from a standstill position is also greatly more efficient than a a classical engine system because there is no clutch. Also, I mentioned there isn't a gearbox, the hybrid system works as an electric CVT - which is a sort of linear gearbox where for each transmission RPM the engine always provides its peak torque, making it the most efficient "gearbox" you can have. The Toyota's hybrid system is a marvel of engineering, it reduces energy losses in pretty much all the aspects of a traditional ICE system while simplifying the system at the same time. It's no wonder we see Priuses ou there beating the 1.000.000 mile threshold. Also, Toyota's hybrid system is more efficient than any pure electric drive vehicle that uses an ICE for charging the battery. Why? Because in most cases it's more efficient to use the rotational force of the ICE to turn the wheels directly than converting that rotational energy into electricity to power the electric drive only to be converted back into rotational energy to rotate the wheels. Therefore, I believe people not wanting or that are unable to charge car batteries, Toyota's hybrid cars are the best option for them. Disclaimer: I own a Lexus CT200h, which has a Gen3 Toyota hybrid. This is the best car I ever owned, I do in average 4.8L/100km of fuel consumption (city and highway combined driving), while maintaining immediate throttle pedal responsivity when needed. Looking forward to the new generations of turbo charged Toyota hybrids!
@@Martindyna Did you look around you and ever wondered about the fact everything we have today is built upon the individual contributions of past inventors? Did you ever felt the need to credit Einstein when GPS is mentioned? Or credit French Nicephore Niepce when photography is mentioned. Or credit German Karl Benz for the invention of modern car? Just look at your cellphone today, the individual inventions of components and improvements that led to it's current form were made by many thousands of different people all over the world. Science knows no frontiers.
I will never buy a car with a turbo on it, to replace a turbo is going to be expensive because the turbo is always put on the back of the engine, I saw a land rovers engine removed to fix the turbo.
Turbos will always wear out at some point. Either they leak oil or they have play. I own a car with twin turbos and one of them is already starting to leak oil and there’s nothing I could’ve done to prevent it. Perhaps that’s why Toyota isn’t in a rush to put turbo engines back in their Toyota line up. Lexus is the only cars that has a few models with turbo engines.
Great video! I will also add that if you buy a Prius, you DEFINITELY SHOULD PROTECT YOUR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, especially if you park outside. The Prius is a prime target for thieves of cat converters. There are various options to protect them, such as cages, plates, or alarms, so please research this and take this into consideration.
Thank you for the great content. I have 2 questions. 1. You mentioned attractive alternatives to a prius. What about the lexus ct200h, hs250h, es300h? Aren't these cars just attractive prius/camry/avalon equivalents? How do they compare? 2. If I found a high mileage hybrid and was willing to replace the battery with a new one which of these toyota/lexus cars would be the most reliable candidate? Which of these cars kept the most amount of proven components from their gas powered ancestors?
hs250h is similar to a 2011 or older hybrid Camry. 2012 and newer Camry hybrids much better. 2012 has 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, and 40 mpg city or highway, way better than 2011.
I have a degree in Electronic Technology and been working & exposed to this field. I agree 100% with you. I like Scotty Kilmer and watch his videos, but he came from old school. I love high tech and love learning them...
ballzbroz I respect Scotty and I learned from his old school, but the technology on the new cars are very advance that I think Scotty is intimidated, that is why he doesn't like any hybrid. For me in the other hand; I love learning new technology. Never stop learning, that is the future of the new cars.
2019 RAV4 Hybrid XSE owner with already 27,000 miles 😊 Zero issues. Will stay vigorous on maintenance including 6000 mile oil changes. Plan on keeping 10 years, 250,000 miles 🚙💨
The 2019 has exceptionally higher efficiency than the 2018 or before. I have a 2018 rav4 hybrid that I havent quite figured out how to drive totally efficiently (I like to accelerate faster than most) but I still get 31+ mpg avg
@@dansheffield4021 Surge and glide. Go ahead and step on it, get up to cruising (battery) speed. On mine, that’s about 40. If you have the new model, I’m guessing it’s much higher. Reasonably fast acceleration gives you some more charge, letting off throttle will kick in the EV. It’s so cool to drive like that and end up getting as good or better than “babying” it. I want the 2019 or 2020 but have not traded as I bought to keep it.
I just wanted to say thank you for emphasizing that hybrid owners should maintain their high voltage fan filters. I recently bought a 2012 camry hybrid (used) and you convinced me I should see how my filter looks. Turned out I didn't have a filter at all! I'm worried about how long it hasn't had one, however, thankfully I talked to the dealer that I bought it from two days ago and they said they'd take a look at the high voltage vents and fan to make sure everything is in good shape and they likely won't charge me. Thank you.
@@kargs5krun Hybrid battery is under the back seat. The inlet is usually on the left (behind the driver in a LHD, behind the passenger where people drive on the correct side of the road 😉😋). The manual does advise not to block the inlet, but most people don't read the manual...
With you on this. Wasn't aware of this. I have a new Yaris and was planning to switch to 6-month oil change after watching these vids; will add the filter (check/replace) to that interval.
Had a 2015 Camry hybrid and totally didn’t know about the fan and the filter, and early this year the battery went and had to replace it. Thanks for this video, now I understand more about the hybrid
I was going to buy a Hybrid, but now I changed my mind after seeing this video, I drive less than 10k km/year, I want to buy it because it look cool, so... Thank You
What got you to changed your mind? I’m just genuinely curious. Not sure if my current situation was the same as yours but I do have 06 Prius with 175k odometer and with the original battery. I drive under 8,000 miles per year. I thought it is $$ saver but in borrow time until battery replacement do happens. I do feel blessed from that cost saving opportunity. I am tempted to sell it just cuz the value of my Prius is $3.5-5k and the cost of the battery replacement is equal to that.
We are retired and drive under 5,000 miles per year. Still bought the new Toyota Venza Hybrid. It’s a nice experience. I was disappointed to find that my state, most states, charge extra registration fees for hybrids and EVs. They encourage the green effect, and then charge higher yearly fees to make up for the money they lose in gas taxes. Low mileage drivers get hurt. However, the joy of getting between 40 and 50 mpg, does ease the pain.
I'm retired and have replaced the small battery twice because I don't drive my car enough. I purposely make it a point to do some long distance driving to keep my battery charged.
After a 4 month wait my new Rav 4 hybrid arrived from Japan this week (in France). It is not a good car. It is an absolutely kick ass awesomely good car. I have done 400kms and I am already using only around 5.7 litres per 100 kms which is already better than official consumption figures. I am so impressed I can’t tell you. This one is definitely a keeper. Thanks, AMD for your running in advice. I’m following it religiously.
These past few weeks I've been driving a Prius and I have found everything you and Kilmer have had to say about hybrids to be the truth--backed up by the experiences of friends and family driving Leafs and Priuses. The take-aways include routine maintenance, like oil changes had proper intervals. And that air filter, yes! It should be cleaned and or replaced on whatever schedule is called for by the manufacturer.)
Yes, and even though it appears by the titles and thumbnails of Kilmer's videos that he is down on hybrids, he actually does say that he just prefers traditional cars, but he agrees that the Toyota hybrids are the best and I presume that extends to Lexus, as we all know how much he loves Lexus. It's just so easy for him to maintain and repair traditional vehicles that it's hard for him to justify buying a car he needs to take to someone else for work, and I completely understand that. In fact I recently re-watched an old one of his where he said that he recommends avoiding old used ones, but not necessarily buying new, or a well maintained and newer used one. Which it sounds like is consistent with this video.
This guy is my go to answer man from now on, so glad I found him here. An amazing advisor, and could save an average car owner a lifetime of misery and expenses. Thank You Sir!
So one thing I really love about your videos, is where you tell us you're going to avoid the deep dive details. You tell us "this is what will happen" and keep going with the main thread, the stuff we NEED to know. Not going in to deep dives just to show off your knowledge (which clearly is vast!) is SUCH a relief! I'm new to your channel, yes, I know this video is over a year old as I write this, but I got a 2018 Prius (with 3200 miles on it) just about a month ago and want to learn how to get the most out of it. You are an absolute treasure!
Not to bring you down, but only to make you aware, I bought a new 2020 RAV 4 Hybrid 5 months ago, and with only 4300 miles, my battery went dead Friday night. After they jumped started it and took it to dealership, they told me they couldnt find anything. I really love this car, but am not really sure what to do and am hoping someone can give me advice.
We are going through the decision process of going from a Honda Insight 2009 hybrid to a 2018-ish Toyota Prius, and your video contains extremely important pointers to keep us from making an expensive mistake. I honestly thank you very very much for talking about this stuff!
@@robmalcolm8042 For now we will not find out the truth about this. We decided the hybrid market is so overheated that we can easily afford an ICE vehicle plus gas for the next 7 years when we want to step into EV's. I hope EV's are better by then and the market is normalized as far as that will ever happen again.
@@rayderrich nah that’s fine I’m sure the car is great I’m not downplaying it. Just Toyota designs their ecvts to be like a manual while Honda maybe still use belts etc or have weaker parts. I do know Honda engines tend to be very good the best alongside Toyotas. And sure keep it going stick with your car it’s better than what prices can be now for a new one
Ha ha ha.... Honda feel WAY better to drive that any Toyota. Everyone knows that. @@robmalcolm8042 Try the eCVT in the new CR-V... BLOWS away the RAV-4.
Bought a 2021 Highlander hybrid platinum. I absolutely love this vehicle. I have about a 50/50 mix of driving highway and traffic (Washington DC traffic) I get on average 36 mpg. This video has helped me understand what has to be maintained on this vehicle to keep it for years to come... Thanks and I would encourage everyone to look at this vehicle because not only does it live up to it's advertising of mileage, it is one of the most comfortable car's I have ever driven. (I'm used to high end cars as I learned to drive on a new Mercedes) This car is more comfortable that any Mercedes I've driven over long trips. Thanks for listening and I believe this vehicle was worth every dollar I paid for it.
Bro I had a 09 E63 (M156) and sold it during the high car market. Got great money for it and copped a brand new 2021 Camry hybrid XSE with a ton of options. This is my first Toyota and I’m so happy with my purchase. Yeah of course it won’t turn heads but reliability beats all of that. Good luck with your highlander, they look so good.
I love my 2023 Camry LE Hybrid the first thing I did when I bought the car was check the filter it was clean. It gets up to speed a lot faster than my Malibu and it feels smooth going through town and on the highway. This is my first Toyota and hybrid and I love it.
I just bought a very well taken care of 2015 Camry Hybrid from a older couple (they almost cried when I drove away) Looking forward to this new lifestyle/adventure Thanks for the videos
@@zezu4775 ALL Prius' are hybrids, which means they use both battery AND gas. I "think" you are confusing it with a pure electric vehicle, like a Tesla for example, which runs only on battery power.
Awesome! I am car shopping and thought I should get a hybrid. Then you mentioned not to go hybrid if you do not use your car a lot. That is me! So thanks for this vital decision made for me.
The car I own now is a HUGE gamble. 2012 Prius V 217 miles on the car 25K miles on the engine. The man who fixed my car use to work on the A-10 aircraft. Last year his employer basically said you are turning 60 you're not a general we think you should retire. He decided to work on something a lot easier than the complex antique aircraft. He decided to work on hybrids. Good car .
Having owned 8 hybrids, all Toyota’s, still have 2, each has delivered 250k trouble free miles and each still going strong. I love them. My 2019 Avalon Limited Hybrid gets 49 to 50 mpg on the hwy and I love it! Favorite car yet. Wife’s 2018 Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum is equally amazing and we average 29mpg to 32mpg…. I’m an electrical engineer….. we live in Branson, MO and all vehicles are garaged in a heated/cooled garage
Heated and cooled? Dang! I'd love that. I'm thinking of so many situations in my life where that would come in handy. 👍 In SoCali, we neglect our garages and leave them to the elements. 🙄
I truly appreciate all your time spent making these videos. It has really helped me with maintaining my Hybrid Camry. I love Toyota products and hope I get as much use out of this one as I did my last ScionxB
Yes, you should if you drive more than 15k miles a year. The difference is huge if you are in city traffic. It has very low maintenance, much lower than diesel in 20y. Engine components and rubber hoses also last much longer in hybrid, the engine runs cooler. My 06 prius at 230k miles valve cover gasket was still really good when I replace it. Most cars rubber seals crumble after about 6y.
The fact is that a hybrid is the worst of both worlds because you have 2 separate drive systems in one car, essentially doubling the number of systems that can fail. You have the very limited range of the electric motor (due to the small battery) AND all the maintenance requirements of any other internal combustion engine car. If you are happy with yours, then you have not yet driven an all electric to see how much better they actually are.
For anyone contemplating buying aToyota hybrid but are unsure of the drive system, don’t worry. I’m on my fifth Toyota hybrid (2 Auris, 1 RAV4, 2 CHR) all have been faultless and a pleasure to own and drive. The drivetrain is very efficient and all you need to do is slightly adapt your driving style to suit the characteristics of the gearbox and you’ll be amazed at the performance levels and refinement of these cars. Don’t take any notice of vehicle reviews that claim the gearbox is noisy. That is basically a lie and just serves to prove how biased the majority of these reviewers are. You will only hear the ‘engine’ under heavy acceleration which is the same for any car but they fail to point this fact out, why I have no idea. As I’ve already said if you take the time to adjust your driving style slightly you will rarely hear anything at all apart from wind or road noise and those are pretty well damped anyway. The latest Toyotas are as economical as ever but now they have excellent performance and handling, especially the 2.0 & 2.5 litre versions of the Corolla, RAV4 and CHR. I currently own the 2.0 CHR hybrid and it’s fantastic, swift, silent and very comfortable. Build quality has improved despite previous versions already being very good anyway. I don’t have anything bad to say about these cars they’re an excellent choice if you value economy, reliability allied to very decent performance and the latest designs are have lifted them away from the frumpy designs of yesteryear. I personally don’t care for the off the wall looks of the Prius range but that’s just me. Just take a test drive Toyota Hybrids are brilliant.
I have a 2011 toyota wish and get 850 plus ks from a tank, have just brought a 2014 prius alpha wagon trying to find out what is the best system to drive in as it has ev, eco and pwr how do I use these please
You left out the fact that there are thousands and thousands of Prius taxis out there! Taxi companies would not be using them if the HV battery goes bad all the time.
In Chicago where I'm from it's very normal for me to see 300-400K miles 3rd gen Prius and Prius V that run like a champ that are cabs. However cab drivers are professional drivers and they really take care of their cars. I was on a trip to Sema a couple of years ago and in Vegas they had Prius V taxis that ran on propane which I thought was pretty cool! They really started with the 3rd gen prius and especially the Prius V is a popular one.
@@TheCarCareNut Wait cabbies just drive with no babying the vehicle. The fleet manager makes sure they get all schedule maintenance. Speaking of Vegas they hot shift the cars there. As soon as cabbie pulls in at end of shift, there is another cabbie waiting to take it out. We have a 2014 Prius and driven it several times cross country without any issues. Great reliability, low maintenance, lots of storage area and great mpg.
I was referring to owner operator cab drivers which we have a lot of. Most fleets maintain their own cabs and we won’t see them at the dealership except for disasters
My 2015 has 367k miles. Had repairs to a/c, front bushings, 12 v battery, blower motor and it's module, transmission services, oil changes, water pump, one rear wheel bearing. 2 months ago the hybrid battery went. I learned about the vent to the battery early on. Love my Prius.
I try to correct Scotty every time he mentions the $6000 battery replacement. I have 3 Prii- 2005,2008,2012. I do all my own work. My 2005 has over 200k and when the battery failed, I went to a junkyard and bought a 2014 battery for $850. You can buy brand new modules for $80 each; used on E-Bay for $40 but you don't know the age of the module. You can trade in your 28 old modules at your Toyota dealer for 28 new ones for $1950. Don't let the dealer charge you $3400. The rest of the car is like a Corolla. We have Prius taxi cabs here in SoCal with 400k. Most reliable car you can buy.
I have a 2011 Lexus CT that burns about a quarter of oil every 2000 miles. A 2012 Prius Plugin burns 0 oil over 5k miles. Any idea? Do your Priuses burn oil?
My 2005 burns a quart every 5k but I switched to Kirkland 10-30. It has just over 200k. My 2012 Prius V doesn't burn any oil. Toyota had a problem with the 2010 and 2011 burning oil. Were those the years for piston ring problems? One Prius site said to avoid 2010 and 2011 Prii. My 2008 Prius is at about 140k and burns maybe a half quart between changes at 5k.Be sure to change out that non-synthetic ATF called WS and put in REDLINE real synthetic ATF from Amazon. It's called REDLINE D6. I have it in all my Prii. Quieter, better "Shifts" and less regen noise. Remember, the 2010 and later hybrid Toyotas have an EGR valve Make sure it is service or replaced at 100k. Also check your electric engine water pump. Can fail all off a sudden at about 100-125k.
Exactly, American hot option to buy just the cells and rebuilt it as a new battery. But drake charge close tho 3k . Meanwhile European has no option tho buy just the cells but the replacement cost total it's about 2.5k installed
This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched in my life. I like hybrids (the mpg *and* the trees ;-)), and am about to buy another one. No one ever told me about the battery fans! :P I’m going to get a good one, and take good care of it. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much! I had seen both of those videos and was so confused. I wanted a hybrid! But, I average less than 5k a year right now. You saved me! ❤❤❤
I have a 2021 Camry hybrid and it’s the best car I’ve ever had. Smooth,quick,quite and I personally like the styling. The 45-50mpg doesn’t hurt either.
Yeah, great MpG. I should’ve bought the ES300H in 2017 when I chose the ES350 because I wanted more passing power. Anyway, not complaining about my ES350 though.
@@Wickwok yeah the Lexus ES hybrid or V6 are nice cars, especially the current version. It is a very comfortable ride. My ES just hits 30K miles and it has 0 issue so far.
@@nicholasdwarika not sure I’ll let you know next time I fill. Right now my MPG is reading around 42 but I’ve been driving it a little faster than normal
I was in Los Ángeles, and it seems 9 of 10 Uber drivers use Prius. I caught one, the driver had his Prius for under three years. When l looked at the odometer it was 297,000. It felt smooth.
Honestly, I’m on my 3rd Prius and they’re bulletproof. I bought the first one new. The others were used. I would recommend then as a very reliable car.
@@ThamilNesan you cannot compare gasoline cars like the Honda to the Prius as both dealers are super expensive for their hourly rates when you consider the teams system that has one experienced mechanic that heads up another two or three New Bee's that have little experience and training, yet the dealer pays the New Bees little and charges the customers the same high price hourly rate.
@@silviacastillo3710 My cousin drove used one for courier purpose up to 500,000 Km and then used second one for same purpose but this Prius with 120Km which was purchased from the original one owner but it lasted to upto 300, 000Km and battery was gone .He was disappointed now he bought 2021 RAV4 Hybrid for his business
Very satisfied with my 2015 Prius that was used primarily for daily commutes to/from work. Now retired, it still gets driven 2-3 times per week running erands around town. It gets a very solid 50-53 MPG driving 60 MPH on the highway. And the high voltage batteries are still going strong. Dealer maintained on the recommended service intervals since new.
@@Larsgman The only maintenance the Prius has needed are oil changes, tire rotation, new windshield wiper blades and a new starting battery. The “drive” batteries are still strong. Costs have been minimal for a 75,000 mile vehicle.
I just bought a new 2020 CAMRY Hybrid. It's really really amazing when I drive on highway the way it accelerates and the smoothness as well as the fuel efficiency in general!!! I like your presentation - the way you speak - you are better than a lot of professor
Hi! I was looking at the xse camry hybrid. Now when you drive up hills, do you notice if there is a drag, and if the car is struggling to climb? I live in San Francisco, and was just wondering about that.
@@juliawhite7152 YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT GOING UPHILL... IT ALL DEPENDS WHAT UPHILL IS ESPECIALLY IN SF.... I KNOW WHAT'S LIKE ... AFTER ALL THIS CARRO IS A 4 CYCLINDER ENGINE. I HAVE TO BRING MY CAMRY HYBRID FROM NYC TO SF TO FIND OUT. SO FAR MY CAMRY IS ALREADY OVER 15K MILES IN 10 MONTHS. I AM VERY HAPPY ABOUT THE DRIVE. I DRIVE IT EVERY DAY.
You have my eternal gratitude! I had not even heard of the hybrid fan filter until you mentioned it in a previous video, and when I looked at the one in our 2014 Prius (that had carried or German Shepard many times) it was about 80% blocked with dog hair. I was able to clean it out with a wooden skewer and a vacuum cleaner, saving me a bit of work. I just picked the hair loose and it was sucked right up. Soon I will pull the fan out and make sure it is clean. Why did we buy one? Our first one (2002) was for fuel efficiency, but we stuck with them for the reliability. We had never known a car that was so reliable, and we have had a succession of Prius cars ever since, all of them used. Our 2010 gave us good service until it seemed to become magnetized, attracting a truck, a deer, and an SUV that bashed in the sides within six months. We now have a 2014 Package V Prius and we couldn't be happier. I 200% agree with staying away from the first gen Prius unless you are an enthusiast. You didn't even mention the Triangle Of Death problem on the first cool day of Fall with 2001s and early 2002s, or the flaky throttle position sensor that can cause it to go to idle when driving along, or the early steering racks that could shake in reverse. Staying with 2010 and later saves a lot of headaches.
flagmichael I’m glad I could help! I told people to avoid the 1st gen prius simply because finding ones that are well maintained today is very difficult. Most people who took care of them either still have them or has very high mileage on them. On your 14 Prius there’s 2 filters. One that comes from the factory that’s behind the vent and another one that you can add that clips onto the outside. I would get the one that clips on the outside for ease of cleaning
After listening to many and learning how the eCVT hybrid works I got myself a Lexus NX 350h and loving it. The performance and quality is amazing. Driving is just a joy.
I was looking into an avalon hybrid b/c of commuting. can't take public transportation due to covid. this is the best video on hybrids i've seen. so understandable. thanks!
I love my 2017 prius! It's my first new car ever! I have always bought used. I test drove the Honda crv and the Toyota rav4... but the prius was by far the most comfortable for both myself and my 2 passengers!
We live in The Netherlands. In 2017 we bought a Yaris Hybrid 2012 from an official dealer, and have it maintained since at an official dealer (by the book). It came out of a lease stock and had just 33.500 km on it, and had been used in a bigger city by home nurses. The Yaris is a model that isn't run in the States as far as I know, it is about the same as a Toyota C model with a (the?) 1.5 liter hybrid engine. It turned out to be an amazing car. We have driven about 90.000 kms with it, mainly on 80 and 100 km/h roads. It is super economical (1 liter gasoline every 20 kms on average), and we have had no repairs so far but one: As the brakes at the back are not used very intensely, there was some build-up of rust on the brake discs, these needed to be honed at the last service. And that is all. We have the HV battery checked at every service, and it is still in perfect shape (it is a NiMh battery, not a 'modern' Li-Ion one). There is only little rust on the car, but it "sleeps" in the basement garage of our appartment building. So we hope we'll have this car for a long time to come. In the meantime, our two daughters and their families all have Toyota Hybrids...... Thank you so much for this outstanding video!
Great Info man.... Recently bought a 2021 Corolla Hybrid and all those tips you give are perfect for people considering the vehicle. If u cant put up with the tech dont buy it.
Thanks, bought a European Yaris hybrid two years ago, it was a 2017. I do the annual Toyota service, very reasonable price, and it is perfect for my 10 mile commute and city driving. It is just me going to work, don't need anything more. Perfect. Very efficient. 20 years of driving minivans for the kids, now driving something that really meets my needs.
I drive 1000 miles a week. I always get over 50 mpg My 2010 Prius went 260,000 miles with no problems at all.....eventually the head gasket failed, Never any brake repairs or battery repairs. the 2010 was bought Certified used at Toyota Dealer with 25,000 miles for $21,000 Traded in on the next one. My Second Prius, a 2014 Plug In Prius was also bought from My Toyota Dealer with 25,000 miles for $21,000 Still no brake repairs, No Battery Issues at 190,000 miles.
Jorge Castillo my brake pads have been jingling and knocking around for 80k km, they’re still fine. I’ve been thinking of using a little bit of high temp silicon just to halt the rattles
Excellent summary on Hybrids. Bought a 2020 Toyota Hybrid Ltd. Excellent car with excellent service, averaging about 40 mpg and about 10K a year. Did not know about the battery filter. Since he did not show the filter or its maintenance will have to find another video.
@@programming_and_snacks5192 Timely manner you have to change oil 🛢️ and other lubricant every month in order to keep the vehicle smooth.In Hibrid vehicle's monthly maintenance is very important. If so you can keep the car for long run. High mileage is not relevant to Hibrid vehicle's. The vehicle can hold 250 to 300 thousand miles if you use property. Taxi 🚕 and Uber drivers they do the same.
Yeah! Buying a Prius PRIME tomorrow. Very happy. A little bum because the vehicle was a dealer swap and it came from a dealer in Baltimore,MD swapped my local dealer in Hackensack, NJ. So the ODO has 209 miles- grrh.
Welcome to the Prime family! I have had mine for over 2 years now. Paid for, love it. I think now that the Rav4 Prime is coming out people will pay more attention to the brand and the awesome benefits of this unique hybrid. I love electric cars, but I also love that I can go 500 miles and not have to fill that tank! If I plug in daily, more than that. I have the base model. When you get in it looks just like a regular Prius.
@@CandycaneBeyond I wish the Rav4 Prime came in 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive instead of all wheel drive. I love the fact you have all that space in a hybrid and it looks like an average car.
Did buy a prus 3rd gen 2009 model last month. With 170k miles. Thank you for the tips. It only had 1 owner before me who did a yearly dealer checkup visit. 44mpg is nice.
Thank you! Awesome video! One point helped me probably decide on a gas version of a car instead of the hybrid. I don't drive much on average these days, so I wouldn't want to ruin a hybrid car by not driving it.
Since I received a $40,000 inheritance, I'm researching my first car ever (turning 25 in 5 weeks). 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, or Corolla LE AWD? ICE or hybrid? Is it true Toyota Hybrids should be driven very often to prevent the battery from ever degrading? Apparently, it's not one of those cars you can just leave parked for weeks; for instance, when you go on vacation.
@@ladye2818 It has been a while since I now bought my new car, and I completely forget what the conclusion was on this after I finished doing research lol, or just how often that "should be driven every now and then" is. It's possible it's long enough where it's not an issue. I would say to try to do some more research on the subject online. The car I bought was a Toyota Rav4 gas version, but looking back, I feel like maybe a hybrid would have been better, because the MSRP was only about 1k more and I thought I heard the acceleration is a little faster at slow speeds. But who knows, with the MSRP hikes last year, maybe it would have been more expensive than 1k or harder to find in the color I wanted. (I wanted to try out the Hybrid Corolla Cross, because the regular felt slow to accelerate when I test drove it and I heard the hybrid had better torque, but it wasn't available yet.) Definitely test drive the car before buying it to make sure you like it. Try to get on the highway too during the test drive if you are comfortable driving on highways. And you can call multiple places and ask if they have the car available and if they sell at MSRP or if not how much their "market adjustment" is. That way, you have less of a chance of getting scammed by one dealership, because you know the trends. Don't disclose that you're paying in cash until you've worked out a price (just say you're not sure how much your down payment will be and how much of it you'll finance), and don't say say you have a trade-in until that point either.
Great tips here. I own a 365k+ Corolla my Dad just purchased a 22 Prius this spring. We did some road trips this summer with the car. The modern features of the car are impressive to say the least. As a family we were a domestic vehicle owners until we saw the light now more of us own Toyota products. My dad chose to go Toyota after I told him how much I like my Corolla. We still have full size American V8 pickup trucks. They haven't finshed there life cycle yet. They are being driven much less now being we have gone to Toyota cars. I feel Toyota makes some of the best 4 cylinder engines.
I traded my daily BMW 550i for a corolla hybrid and love it! super quiet and smooth transmission and ride,easily gets 60mpg and 600 miles of range, and one big advantage of hybrid/EV is you can run the AC while parked and not run the engine. I also have the open pilot self driving installed, it’s the best thing you can get for heavy traffic.the car is also not as slow as I thought,yes it is really slow 0-60 but in city driving it has pretty quick kick down since it does not need to down shift. Anyway love this car
I've got a 2018 Prius 4 with the Comma AI open pilot.....I run that almost all the time....averaging about 64 MPG all the time. Insane mileage...comfortable.....and quiet.....I had a 2015 and it was noisy but also got great mileage....but the open pilot on the 2018 makes a huge difference.
Steve smith agree, open pilot is truly amazing especially in traffic and it surprises all my friends , and I was able to get 65 mpg back in July when it was really hot but it drops down to about 60 since I need to use the heater more often
Steve smith I think the AC does not affect your MPG by a lot in hybrid cars but heater does since it requires the engine running which is the opposite of gas vehicle
You can run the AC and heater w/o engine running, but both do run off the HV pack, so the gas engine will have to turn on more often to charge up the pack. My mpg goes from the 50s down to the 40s when the AC is running a lot. Also when it’s hot outside, the radiator fans come on more often, thus more parasitic losses.
Good info my friend. I have a 2013 Prius that I love. Did not know about the fan, but have an oil change due and will definitely have them look at the filter and make sure the transmission is ok. It has 74K miles and I now know I need to drive it a bit more since most of that was put on in the first 5 years. I'm retired and don't drive it much now. When I first got it I was just moving to my MT cabin in NC and working on the cabin making the drive once a week. The drive was 140 miles from my place in GA at the time. I would try to see how much mileage I could get. Most of the time I could break into the 60 mpg range, but a couple of times hit 68 mpg! Short trips of 5 or 10 miles I could hit 70 to 80 mpg. But of course, it takes learning how to maintain momentum under 42 miles an hour to do that. Now I don't drive as much so the gas doesn't matter and I get 48 to 50 mpg in the power mode. I love this car!!!!!! Thank you for the info. And may God bless you as well my friend! If you like Gospel music, check out my channel. I do Gospel music in a country blue grass style. The old classics mostly.
@@dimab8753 Prius 2nd gen and 4th gen are the best. 3rd gen are great especially after 2013. As long as you maintain and change all fluid and clean hybrid fan regularly. The best one is always Toyota, Honda after 2015 is OK but not the one with beltCVT. Toyota used all gears/planetary transmission, not belt-CVT like older HOnda.
@@joeshmoe8952 Always change transmission fluid, and before it gets weird and crusty and starts holding things together it shouldn't. Under 100k miles no problem. To OP, the Toyota hybrid "transmission" is not really a transmission like you're thinking. It has no gear ratios, nothing actually shifts, the engine is engaged all the time and the motor generators work to multiply torque to change the engine running speed. It's a marvel and once you understand how it works you'll realize it will last basically forever.
@@aluisious I used to work in hydraulic design. The primary cause of failure is contamination. The automatic transmission will never be as clean as the day it left the factory. Every time you open the transmission you will introduce contaminants. As a result I never touch the automatic transmission for the life of the car. I have owned a dozen new cars in my life and never had a problem with the transmission. Many of the cars I've owned had more than 200,000 miles.
Best advice up front !!!! Clean fan filter and yearly check fan for dust. Great advice for computers, dryers, video game consoles, air conditioners...😊
Thank you so much. I really like this style of providing information, you hand off the questions for the viewer to ask themselves if it's the right one for them instead of just listing a bunch of information to confirm our own bias for whichever way we are already leaning
If Toyota put the running gear and batteries from the RAV4 Prime (AWD and plug-in) into a Camry, I would upgrade from my 2012 Camry Hybrid tomorrow. Love my Camry.
Never considered a hybrid.....until I heard lower maintenance cost and last as long as typical Toyota and maybe longer. Now you have my attention. Thanks for the advice on the odd look of the Prius, I agree. So I am considering the Camry.
My take away. Great video from an expert with considerable hands on Toyota experience. #1 You can get 300,000 to 400,000 miles out of a Toyota Hybrid. #2 Buy a used one from a private party after an Hybrid knowledgable independted garage checks it out and then test drives it for 25 or 30 miles. #3 Based on cost vs effective value the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE seems to be the pick of the litter.
Have a 2018 Avalon Hybrid about 2 1/2 years old have 66,000 pretty much highway miles on it, could not be any more happy than I am. Maybe able to put another 5,000 miles on it before getting close to new tires. Very happy with car and mileage we get!
Thanks for the info! I found the video very accurate based on my experience of owning a used gen 2 prius. This explains a lot of the problems I've been having with it recently.I learned the hard way of buying a cheap prius- yes they're reliable... until they break, then they cost an arm and a leg to fix. Hopefully these tips will help make it run better and more reliable from now on and keep the costs down!
This is the best hybrid review I’ve seen. Thanks. I’be been working on industrial electric motor drives for over 35 years. The new Ford Maverick just came out and the base version is a hybrid. I’ve always poopood hybrids, but this new compact pickup inspired me to learn how this technology works. I’m amazed at how much mechanical complexity this system eliminates. I’d love to hear your take on the Maverick hybrid.
@@jeedwards1981 the Mavericks were unavailable at the time, so I bought a new 2022 Tacoma with the 6ft bed. It’s perfect for my needs, but the gas mileage would have been nice.
Thank you for the heads-up about the traction battery fan filter; I didn't know my gen-4 awd-e Prius had one. I checked it today after seeing your video and it's ok for now. Under warranty I've been taking it to the dealer, but I checked the engine air filter today too, and it was dirty enough for to change immediately; it doesn't impress me that the dealer hasn't been checking it.
Thank you for this video! Every time I look around about hybrids no one seems to really talk about what's involved with maintenance and if it's right for the person's needs.
I guess I have gained experience with a hybrid due to my job having 2 Ford Fusion hybrids for us to attend meetings and inspections. They are a little slow out of the gate and you don't want to pull out in front of someone and think you're going to zoom off, but they get amazing mileage. Getting used to the regeneration and braking was seemingly instinctive. Both cars sat a lot during covid while we teleworked; probably the battery life was shortened due to that. Having this experience, and gaining more from this video - I would consider a Rav4 or Highander. I have a gas Highlander now but would really dig much better mileage in this comfy and roomy vehicle. I think they Hybrid is a good solution while we wait for improved battery life technology to develop in EV's.
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I worked for Honda 10 years ago as a technician. Does the Hybrid Highlander have special tires on it. Low resistant rowing tires. I remember the Honda's had a different style tire that did not last very long but it would kill your fuel economy if you did not use them.
Hi Mathew. The highlander hybrid has normal tires. Some of them will have low rolling resistance tires but not all trims. The Prius will almost always have low rolling resistance tires.
This might be heresy but in the 12.5 years and 350,000 miles I owned my 2008 Prius (bought new) I didn’t always use low rolling resistance tires lol. Same HV battery and I didn’t want to replace the head gasket which is why I’m still not driving it. Got a 2020 Corolla Hatchback
Which Hybrid car is best to buy now? Used or New ? does Lexus 300h is a good car? does it have long time reliability? who much I drive it's 50/50 I drive a lot sometimes like states to states for vacation or visit places, and daily locally using.
which brand is good to buy with cost and reliability and including car features
Honda Accord Hybrids?
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Toyota Camry/Avalon Hybrid?
Lexes Hybrid?
Volvo Hybrid?
Please suggest to me which one is good to buy? safety-wise, cost-wise, and ya little greedy Features-wise @The Car Care Nut
Do you have a video showing how to do de manteniment of the battery fan ?
I drive a 2007 Prius which now has 300,000 miles on it. Still has the original battery and still gets 50 mi/gallon. The only repairs beyond regular oil and filter changes have been to replace the spark plugs once, a few years ago. I LOVE this car!
I just bought a prius prime. I've wanted a Prius ever since they came out. Finally got one. It has a little over 100 miles on it and I love it. Plug it in and go 23 miles. Then it runs on gas. Absolutely love it. My first Toyota
Man theres Priuses sold that were used as taxis with well over 200k. Whoever still says hybrids are unreliable are just in denial at this point
300,000 miles on the original battery! Very encouraging!
Update. I've made a trip with the car. To the location I averaged 67 miles a gallon. The way back I averaged ninety two miles a gallon. I averaged 80.6 miles a gallon for the trip.
With my distance driving this is why I needed the car. I went that far on just three gallons of gas. With my Silverado (which I still need for hauling) I can't do that without using over twenty gallons of gas.
You didn't say if you maintain the fan filter.
It's obvious that you know what you're talking about and you don't have an agenda. Awesome video.
His agenda is to promote the sales of Hybrid vehicles!!
Your videos have given me so much greater confidence in my 2017 Camry hybrid with 309000 miles. I plan on keeping it another 300K. I am a Ride Share driver with over 20000 rides.
How is uber and lyft treating you?
As a 2018 Prius owner with 120k miles another tip to keep hybrid battery cool is select entire cabin fan instead of driver focus fan button so more cool air reaches back seat bottom where cooler intake is located. Also don’t block this cooler intake, getting a dark tint windows helps too
do u mean use air conditioner
So if I get it, and get a ceramic tint and always try and keep it cool. It should be fine ?
I got to say, this man has have to be the most Toyota car informant I have ever seen on UA-cam. Thank you for your insight and time!
I have a 2010 Prius, it has a 400 k. After learning about the battery fan maintenance and other maintenance not mentioned by Toyota. It’s been good it’s going to make it 500k can’t wait. Battery is ten years old wow!!
Is that the original battery I just bought a 2010 Prius with 148000 miles on it about a use runs great I love it but that's really good to hear about your car
@@tonycoolfoxprepping7118 about every 150 k you should clean the hybrid fan change the transmission fluid and spark plugs. Don't forget about the egr system also.
Yeah they wont tell all the maintenance part because they want you to buy their battery after some point
Bro I just got mine and knowing this fact on life span puts me at ease on my investment.
@@bronkdog I would clean the fan filter at least every year, just in case. 150k seems too much.
I appreciate how unbiased this guy is. So many people who are biased try to convince others to avoid the other
As a taxi driver I can tell you the 2nd gen prius is an amazing car. Those that don't get smoked in an accident commonly make it past 600,000 km. The life of a taxi is a hard one. These cars have won my respect. They do get jerky and noisy with age, but they keep on going.
I like them so much I just bought a 2005 right hand drive imported from Japan for my personal vehicle.
Where are you from?
What are KM’s? Tell us in miles
@@getawaydreamer2724 Why? its not the 1960's... get with the program!
kms are kilometers which are used in most countries except US. 600000kms=372000 miles
I am so happy to hear that hybrids aren't crap. I just bought a second hand Mazda axela (31000miles) with a prius hybrid system. It's the smoothest ride I have ever owned and I end each month with excess fuel from the allocation I get from work, which i sell for extra cash.
Bravo! From a former sales rep for Toyota! You have given one of the best videos I've ever seen! Thank you!
Scott Kilmer has split personalities. One day he loves Toyota, Honda & Mazda and next week he hates a Camry and a month later he loves the Camry. He is entertaining though, so I just take some things he says with a grain of salt.
Exactly why I unsubscribed from his channel. Scotty likes to hear himself talk.
Scotty Kilmer over exaggerates everything and says literally everything is garbage or not worth buying. Not everyone wants a Camry.
true !
I watch because he’s entertaining. I do take his advice with a grain of salt.
I can’t stand Scotty. He is like nails on a chalk board to me.
This guy is great! Very straight, honest, and gives you practical advice you won't hear from the other channels, even though some are quite good.
I like to buy my cars new and drive them 'till they die. I've bought a Volkswagen and 2 Citroens prior to my current Toyota and all of them were fit for the scrap heap by the time they were 10 years old. I bought my Toyota Auris hybrid new early in 2011, so it's about 9 and a half years old now and it still feels quite new. Apart from regular servicing, the only expenses I have had (that I can remember) are a new set of tyres, windscreen wiper blades, a new 12v battery and the air-con regassing. I've never had a car before that's been so cheap to run and maintain. I'm hoping to buy a new car next year and plan to give my Auris to my daughter because it feels like it has many years of life left. I love the quietness of the drive and the fact that I never have to worry about it stalling or failing to start in cold weather.
I like what you're saying Sue, I am giving a lot of consideration to a hybrid Auris estate, the one I have my eye on is 4 years old and I want something to last a few years - like you I tend to drive a car until it's fit for the scrapper. I think you've just helped me make up my mind!
Sue Toyota simply makes higher quality cars than any other manufacturer
I bought my Toyota Auris touring sports hybrid secondhand from a Toyota dealer, when it was new it cost the person £27,000 , one year later he traded it in for a newer model, so I got it for£14,999 with 28,000 miles on it , it’s the best car I have ever had , and I have had 2 aygos before , I am up to 114,460 miles and love it .
@@philipbell3187 Wow you got a bargain there!
You answered every question I wanted to know about hybrids. Thank you. As a Toyota guy you’re an invaluable source when it comes to Toyotas.
What an honest review, kudos to you, thank you for 100% truth and zero BS!!
Being owner of Prius-C, I can vouch that u r absolutely correct about Hybrid battery fan filter. My battery died after 150,000 km. Fan was not working since God knows when but I wasn't aware of it & neither were Toyota's own mechanics during multiple maintenance sessions.
This video is gold! I thought I wanted a hybrid until I saw this video. For my current driving conditions it is not the car for me. Thank you CCN, your videos are great!
Recently bought a 2019 Corolla. It drove amazing with it being super comfortable, and the instant torque from the hybrid system means it's actually quick off the line (not 0-60 but just the initial jump) and it's great for merging. I drive a lot of 40mph country roads with minimal stops, or around-town using pretty much only the electric motor and I'm using 52 miles per gallon on average. It's not super fancy but I don't need it to be, it needs to be dependable, reliable and not cost a fortune in terms of maintenance. That, and the new generation Corolla actually looks really nice.
I can only agree I bought a Corolla ts hybrid great car
I didn't drive my Hybrid much, cause Covid Sick for over a year. The Dealer never gave me directions on how to maintain my Rav.. Now telling me $5000 for the hybrid battery. (Not sure if it's the battery.) When I look at the Hybrid battery on my ECO Screen it shows yellow barrel in the back at only about ½. I'm pretty sure that's the Hybrid battery. Well, I started preparing it to sell. Bought new tires, got it detailed. But now I'm thinking for cost of a Hybrid battery, my car is better than whatever I can buy for the money. My car is beautiful!
SO, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME UNDERSTAND WHAT I SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER IN THE FIRST PLACE!
@@justinesimone5343 I would get prices from other dealers. $5000 seems high.
Is it true Toyota Hybrids should be driven very often to prevent the battery from ever degrading? Apparently, it's not one of those cars you can just leave parked for weeks; for instance, when you go on vacation.
I agree that the new Corolla seems to be a great car, and looks good. However, I priced up a new 2.0ltr hybrid hatchback here in the UK - £35k!!!! No, sorry, not gonna happen. I can buy a low mile 3 year old Lexus IS300h for around £23k, so that's where I'm headed...
You know, I’m seriously considering a hybrid Toyota after I watched your video. What a great job you did here, may the Lord bless you too!
Concur. He did a great job discussing the topic in an even-handed manner.
Look at a Honda Insight before settling on a Toyota. I test drove both Honda is the better value for the money.
Thankyou for very informative video. As owner of Toyota CHF 2020 Hybrid Limited model you have explained lots more. Changing from Toyota HiLux SR5 FWD was a big change but as only needing a small vehicle now - very happy.
Don't buy Toyota hybrid
Asking, Ordering , or what ; Lord.?
Just bought a new Rav4 2022 Hybrid and this video was very good for me. I will be CHECKING THE FAN FILTER!!! Thanks so much!
i’m 58 and thought i was knowledgeable about most run of the mill cars . today i learned something new . thankyou sir
Toyota has the most efficient internal combustion electric hybrid engine out there. They basically cut energy losses by simplifying the engine. There is no clutch, there is no gearbox (in the traditional sense), there is no chain or belt (Gen3+). The main point of the hybrid system is to keep the ICE running at its most efficient RPMs most of the time and compensate with the motor/generator to achieve the requested driving speed. The engine can automatically switch between Atkinson and Otto cycles, depending on power demand. Accelerating the car from a standstill position is also greatly more efficient than a a classical engine system because there is no clutch. Also, I mentioned there isn't a gearbox, the hybrid system works as an electric CVT - which is a sort of linear gearbox where for each transmission RPM the engine always provides its peak torque, making it the most efficient "gearbox" you can have.
The Toyota's hybrid system is a marvel of engineering, it reduces energy losses in pretty much all the aspects of a traditional ICE system while simplifying the system at the same time. It's no wonder we see Priuses ou there beating the 1.000.000 mile threshold.
Also, Toyota's hybrid system is more efficient than any pure electric drive vehicle that uses an ICE for charging the battery. Why? Because in most cases it's more efficient to use the rotational force of the ICE to turn the wheels directly than converting that rotational energy into electricity to power the electric drive only to be converted back into rotational energy to rotate the wheels.
Therefore, I believe people not wanting or that are unable to charge car batteries, Toyota's hybrid cars are the best option for them.
Disclaimer: I own a Lexus CT200h, which has a Gen3 Toyota hybrid. This is the best car I ever owned, I do in average 4.8L/100km of fuel consumption (city and highway combined driving), while maintaining immediate throttle pedal responsivity when needed.
Looking forward to the new generations of turbo charged Toyota hybrids!
All true but let's not forget that the `power split device' used by Toyota was invented by two Californian engineers & Atkinson was British.
@@Martindyna Did you look around you and ever wondered about the fact everything we have today is built upon the individual contributions of past inventors? Did you ever felt the need to credit Einstein when GPS is mentioned? Or credit French Nicephore Niepce when photography is mentioned. Or credit German Karl Benz for the invention of modern car? Just look at your cellphone today, the individual inventions of components and improvements that led to it's current form were made by many thousands of different people all over the world.
Science knows no frontiers.
I will never buy a car with a turbo on it, to replace a turbo is going to be expensive because the turbo is always put on the back of the engine, I saw a land rovers engine removed to fix the turbo.
Turbos will always wear out at some point. Either they leak oil or they have play. I own a car with twin turbos and one of them is already starting to leak oil and there’s nothing I could’ve done to prevent it. Perhaps that’s why Toyota isn’t in a rush to put turbo engines back in their Toyota line up. Lexus is the only cars that has a few models with turbo engines.
@@TheCarCareNut corolla1.2 too
Owned Toyota Prius hybrid for 10 years. Own a 2021 Toyota RAV4 hybrid and just love it!!!
Good advice. We just purchased a 2023 C-HR Hybrid and love it. Never heard of the battery air filter until now!
I purchased a used 2007 Highlander Hybrid after checking out multiple of your videos. Thank you for the great info
Great video! I will also add that if you buy a Prius, you DEFINITELY SHOULD PROTECT YOUR CATALYTIC CONVERTER, especially if you park outside. The Prius is a prime target for thieves of cat converters. There are various options to protect them, such as cages, plates, or alarms, so please research this and take this into consideration.
Excellent point which was not mentioned in the video.
Yep, learned this the hard way. My daughter's cat was stolen. Cost $1,300 to replace but that includesd a shield though.
Thank you for the great content. I have 2 questions.
1. You mentioned attractive alternatives to a prius. What about the lexus ct200h, hs250h, es300h? Aren't these cars just attractive prius/camry/avalon equivalents? How do they compare?
2. If I found a high mileage hybrid and was willing to replace the battery with a new one which of these toyota/lexus cars would be the most reliable candidate? Which of these cars kept the most amount of proven components from their gas powered ancestors?
hs250h is similar to a 2011 or older hybrid Camry. 2012 and newer Camry hybrids much better. 2012 has 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, and 40 mpg city or highway, way better than 2011.
Very informative and up front advice ! Longevity in any vehicle is so important and it’s
not the car salesman I want to talk to , it’s the mechanic !!
I have a degree in Electronic Technology and been working & exposed to this field. I agree 100% with you. I like Scotty Kilmer and watch his videos, but he came from old school. I love high tech and love learning them...
Scotty is still the man!
Don't forget Old Scotty keeps up with modern day technology.
I don’t like that Kilmer is always hating on the prius. Or some other cars. He’s not always right
@@jdnrotterdam2150 Wtf are you talking about you crackhead
ballzbroz I respect Scotty and I learned from his old school, but the technology on the new cars are very advance that I think Scotty is intimidated, that is why he doesn't like any hybrid. For me in the other hand; I love learning new technology. Never stop learning, that is the future of the new cars.
I'm loving my 2019 rav4 hybrid. Almost 25k miles already and zero issues. Hoping to have this car for the next 14 years.
Had a 2017 rav4 hybrid awd... was not happy with gas mileage 25 mpg ads claims 30 mpg ? Sold it..
2019 RAV4 Hybrid XSE owner with already 27,000 miles 😊 Zero issues. Will stay vigorous on maintenance including 6000 mile oil changes. Plan on keeping 10 years, 250,000 miles 🚙💨
Patriotic Pinoy - Thats weird, I get at least 38MPG, as high as 40 at times. 25 is insanely low, have never seen it anywhere near that low.
The 2019 has exceptionally higher efficiency than the 2018 or before. I have a 2018 rav4 hybrid that I havent quite figured out how to drive totally efficiently (I like to accelerate faster than most) but I still get 31+ mpg avg
@@dansheffield4021 Surge and glide. Go ahead and step on it, get up to cruising (battery) speed. On mine, that’s about 40. If you have the new model, I’m guessing it’s much higher. Reasonably fast acceleration gives you some more charge, letting off throttle will kick in the EV. It’s so cool to drive like that and end up getting as good or better than “babying” it. I want the 2019 or 2020 but have not traded as I bought to keep it.
I just wanted to say thank you for emphasizing that hybrid owners should maintain their high voltage fan filters. I recently bought a 2012 camry hybrid (used) and you convinced me I should see how my filter looks. Turned out I didn't have a filter at all! I'm worried about how long it hasn't had one, however, thankfully I talked to the dealer that I bought it from two days ago and they said they'd take a look at the high voltage vents and fan to make sure everything is in good shape and they likely won't charge me. Thank you.
where are these fan filters located w/in engine compartment?
@@kargs5krun Hybrid battery is under the back seat. The inlet is usually on the left (behind the driver in a LHD, behind the passenger where people drive on the correct side of the road 😉😋).
The manual does advise not to block the inlet, but most people don't read the manual...
With you on this. Wasn't aware of this. I have a new Yaris and was planning to switch to 6-month oil change after watching these vids; will add the filter (check/replace) to that interval.
Had a 2015 Camry hybrid and totally didn’t know about the fan and the filter, and early this year the battery went and had to replace it. Thanks for this video, now I understand more about the hybrid
How many miles were on it?
I was going to buy a Hybrid, but now I changed my mind after seeing this video, I drive less than 10k km/year, I want to buy it because it look cool, so... Thank You
What got you to changed your mind? I’m just genuinely curious.
Not sure if my current situation was the same as yours but I do have 06 Prius with 175k odometer and with the original battery. I drive under 8,000 miles per year. I thought it is $$ saver but in borrow time until battery replacement do happens. I do feel blessed from that cost saving opportunity. I am tempted to sell it just cuz the value of my Prius is $3.5-5k and the cost of the battery replacement is equal to that.
We are retired and drive under 5,000 miles per year. Still bought the new Toyota Venza Hybrid. It’s a nice experience. I was disappointed to find that my state, most states, charge extra registration fees for hybrids and EVs. They encourage the green effect, and then charge higher yearly fees to make up for the money they lose in gas taxes. Low mileage drivers get hurt. However, the joy of getting between 40 and 50 mpg, does ease the pain.
@@Artificial.-_-.intelligence you can’t speak that fact for everyone therefore EMMV
I'm retired and have replaced the small battery twice because I don't drive my car enough. I purposely make it a point to do some long distance driving to keep my battery charged.
After a 4 month wait my new Rav 4 hybrid arrived from Japan this week (in France). It is not a good car. It is an absolutely kick ass awesomely good car. I have done 400kms and I am already using only around 5.7 litres per 100 kms which is already better than official consumption figures. I am so impressed I can’t tell you. This one is definitely a keeper. Thanks, AMD for your running in advice. I’m following it religiously.
These past few weeks I've been driving a Prius and I have found everything you and Kilmer have had to say about hybrids to be the truth--backed up by the experiences of friends and family driving Leafs and Priuses.
The take-aways include routine maintenance, like oil changes had proper intervals. And that air filter, yes! It should be cleaned and or replaced on whatever schedule is called for by the manufacturer.)
Yes, and even though it appears by the titles and thumbnails of Kilmer's videos that he is down on hybrids, he actually does say that he just prefers traditional cars, but he agrees that the Toyota hybrids are the best and I presume that extends to Lexus, as we all know how much he loves Lexus. It's just so easy for him to maintain and repair traditional vehicles that it's hard for him to justify buying a car he needs to take to someone else for work, and I completely understand that. In fact I recently re-watched an old one of his where he said that he recommends avoiding old used ones, but not necessarily buying new, or a well maintained and newer used one. Which it sounds like is consistent with this video.
This guy is my go to answer man from now on, so glad I found him here. An amazing advisor, and could save an average car owner a lifetime of misery and expenses. Thank You Sir!
So one thing I really love about your videos, is where you tell us you're going to avoid the deep dive details. You tell us "this is what will happen" and keep going with the main thread, the stuff we NEED to know. Not going in to deep dives just to show off your knowledge (which clearly is vast!) is SUCH a relief! I'm new to your channel, yes, I know this video is over a year old as I write this, but I got a 2018 Prius (with 3200 miles on it) just about a month ago and want to learn how to get the most out of it. You are an absolute treasure!
Good idea an keeping the fan filter clean, didn’t even know they existed.
As an owner of a 2020 RAV4 Hybrid this is a terrific, honest, and straight talking assessment of the hybrids. Subscribed!
Thank you for reminding me to Subscribe!
Have you seen the Venza hybrid series? It looks terrific.
I have a 2020 rav 4 XLE great vehicle. The only thing I take issue and I don’t like the driver seat I find it very uncomfortable
Not to bring you down, but only to make you aware, I bought a new 2020 RAV 4 Hybrid 5 months ago, and with only 4300 miles, my battery went dead Friday night. After they jumped started it and took it to dealership, they told me they couldnt find anything. I really love this car, but am not really sure what to do and am hoping someone can give me advice.
There’s a software update for the DCM that would resolve the issue of the battery draining.
We are going through the decision process of going from a Honda Insight 2009 hybrid to a 2018-ish Toyota Prius, and your video contains extremely important pointers to keep us from making an expensive mistake. I honestly thank you very very much for talking about this stuff!
Honda hybrid will never hold a candle to a Toyota one. Completely different design.
@@robmalcolm8042 For now we will not find out the truth about this. We decided the hybrid market is so overheated that we can easily afford an ICE vehicle plus gas for the next 7 years when we want to step into EV's. I hope EV's are better by then and the market is normalized as far as that will ever happen again.
@@rayderrich nah that’s fine I’m sure the car is great I’m not downplaying it. Just Toyota designs their ecvts to be like a manual while Honda maybe still use belts etc or have weaker parts. I do know Honda engines tend to be very good the best alongside Toyotas. And sure keep it going stick with your car it’s better than what prices can be now for a new one
@@robmalcolm8042 All good, Rob, we understand each other :)
Ha ha ha.... Honda feel WAY better to drive that any Toyota. Everyone knows that. @@robmalcolm8042 Try the eCVT in the new CR-V... BLOWS away the RAV-4.
Bought a 2021 Highlander hybrid platinum. I absolutely love this vehicle. I have about a 50/50 mix of driving highway and traffic (Washington DC traffic) I get on average 36 mpg. This video has helped me understand what has to be maintained on this vehicle to keep it for years to come... Thanks and I would encourage everyone to look at this vehicle because not only does it live up to it's advertising of mileage, it is one of the most comfortable car's I have ever driven. (I'm used to high end cars as I learned to drive on a new Mercedes) This car is more comfortable that any Mercedes I've driven over long trips. Thanks for listening and I believe this vehicle was worth every dollar I paid for it.
Bro I had a 09 E63 (M156) and sold it during the high car market. Got great money for it and copped a brand new 2021 Camry hybrid XSE with a ton of options. This is my first Toyota and I’m so happy with my purchase. Yeah of course it won’t turn heads but reliability beats all of that. Good luck with your highlander, they look so good.
So you are right in between Scotty and Chris, perfect! I couldn't agree more about only specially trained technicians working on those hybris systems.
This is one of the most educational and interesting videos I have seen on hybrids. Thank you very much.
I love my 2023 Camry LE Hybrid the first thing I did when I bought the car was check the filter it was clean. It gets up to speed a lot faster than my Malibu and it feels smooth going through town and on the highway. This is my first Toyota and hybrid and I love it.
I just bought a very well taken care of 2015 Camry Hybrid from a older couple (they almost cried when I drove away) Looking forward to this new lifestyle/adventure Thanks for the videos
I don't own a hybrid, but the knowledge I got from your video equals years of owning one, simple yet great explanation !
I have had 2 Prius and 2 rav 4 The maintenance is rotate tires every 5000 miles change oil 10,000 miles pretty straightforward easy maintenance
Love my 2006 prius. Everything still original and its got 428,000 miles and im averaging 48 mpg only because I have a led foot.
Is your Prius FULL HYBRID or It Use Gas also????
Its a hybrid
Gas and electric
@@zezu4775 ALL Prius' are hybrids, which means they use both battery AND gas. I "think" you are confusing it with a pure electric vehicle, like a Tesla for example, which runs only on battery power.
Have you had to do many repairs and if you have what kind?
Awesome! I am car shopping and thought I should get a hybrid. Then you mentioned not to go hybrid if you do not use your car a lot. That is me! So thanks for this vital decision made for me.
The car I own now is a HUGE gamble. 2012 Prius V 217 miles on the car 25K miles on the engine. The man who fixed my car use to work on the A-10 aircraft. Last year his employer basically said you are turning 60 you're not a general we think you should retire. He decided to work on something a lot easier than the complex antique aircraft. He decided to work on hybrids. Good car .
Having owned 8 hybrids, all Toyota’s, still have 2, each has delivered 250k trouble free miles and each still going strong. I love them. My 2019 Avalon Limited Hybrid gets 49 to 50 mpg on the hwy and I love it! Favorite car yet. Wife’s 2018 Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum is equally amazing and we average 29mpg to 32mpg…. I’m an electrical engineer….. we live in Branson, MO and all vehicles are garaged in a heated/cooled garage
Heated and cooled? Dang! I'd love that.
I'm thinking of so many situations in my life where that would come in handy. 👍
In SoCali, we neglect our garages and leave them to the elements. 🙄
Not everyone can afford to have an air conditioned garage!!
My 2008 Prius has 280K miles on it. The battery was replaced before 200K miles and the cost from the dealer was about $2,700.
I truly appreciate all your time spent making these videos. It has really helped me with maintaining my Hybrid Camry. I love Toyota products and hope I get as much use out of this one as I did my last ScionxB
This video demystifies the hybrid for me and makes me feel like I can make a better informed decision on why I might buy a hybrid! Thanks so much!!
Yes, you should if you drive more than 15k miles a year. The difference is huge if you are in city traffic. It has very low maintenance, much lower than diesel in 20y. Engine components and rubber hoses also last much longer in hybrid, the engine runs cooler. My 06 prius at 230k miles valve cover gasket was still really good when I replace it. Most cars rubber seals crumble after about 6y.
@@rondholemay I get your input on whether it worth keeping the 06 Prius if driving less than 6000 miles per year?
Gave Bruyere same for me.
@@edgaryzen4925 do you ever apart from those 6,000 miles per year go say on a vacation out of state? If so, go for it.
The fact is that a hybrid is the worst of both worlds because you have 2 separate drive systems in one car, essentially doubling the number of systems that can fail. You have the very limited range of the electric motor (due to the small battery) AND all the maintenance requirements of any other internal combustion engine car. If you are happy with yours, then you have not yet driven an all electric to see how much better they actually are.
For anyone contemplating buying aToyota hybrid but are unsure of the drive system, don’t worry. I’m on my fifth Toyota hybrid (2 Auris, 1 RAV4, 2 CHR) all have been faultless and a pleasure to own and drive. The drivetrain is very efficient and all you need to do is slightly adapt your driving style to suit the characteristics of the gearbox and you’ll be amazed at the performance levels and refinement of these cars. Don’t take any notice of vehicle reviews that claim the gearbox is noisy. That is basically a lie and just serves to prove how biased the majority of these reviewers are. You will only hear the ‘engine’ under heavy acceleration which is the same for any car but they fail to point this fact out, why I have no idea. As I’ve already said if you take the time to adjust your driving style slightly you will rarely hear anything at all apart from wind or road noise and those are pretty well damped anyway. The latest Toyotas are as economical as ever but now they have excellent performance and handling, especially the 2.0 & 2.5 litre versions of the Corolla, RAV4 and CHR. I currently own the 2.0 CHR hybrid and it’s fantastic, swift, silent and very comfortable. Build quality has improved despite previous versions already being very good anyway. I don’t have anything bad to say about these cars they’re an excellent choice if you value economy, reliability allied to very decent performance and the latest designs are have lifted them away from the frumpy designs of yesteryear. I personally don’t care for the off the wall looks of the Prius range but that’s just me. Just take a test drive Toyota Hybrids are brilliant.
I ordered a Rav 4 hybrid. Hope I really enjoy it and last long. Thanks for your info.
I have a 2011 toyota wish and get 850 plus ks from a tank, have just brought a 2014 prius alpha wagon trying to find out what is the best system to drive in as it has ev, eco and pwr how do I use these please
Why are you on your 5th hybrid? How many miles have you put in these hybrids?
@@scars73 Care to tell us how is the Rav4 ? :D
@@MemnochLDH I absolutely love it. I highly recommend it.
You left out the fact that there are thousands and thousands of Prius taxis out there! Taxi companies would not be using them if the HV battery goes bad all the time.
In Chicago where I'm from it's very normal for me to see 300-400K miles 3rd gen Prius and Prius V that run like a champ that are cabs. However cab drivers are professional drivers and they really take care of their cars. I was on a trip to Sema a couple of years ago and in Vegas they had Prius V taxis that ran on propane which I thought was pretty cool! They really started with the 3rd gen prius and especially the Prius V is a popular one.
The Car Care Nut Wow - propane!
@@TheCarCareNut , when hybrid is not cheap enought you go hybrid LPG. 😉
@@TheCarCareNut Wait cabbies just drive with no babying the vehicle. The fleet manager makes sure they get all schedule maintenance. Speaking of Vegas they hot shift the cars there. As soon as cabbie pulls in at end of shift, there is another cabbie waiting to take it out.
We have a 2014 Prius and driven it several times cross country without any issues. Great reliability, low maintenance, lots of storage area and great mpg.
I was referring to owner operator cab drivers which we have a lot of. Most fleets maintain their own cabs and we won’t see them at the dealership except for disasters
My 2015 has 367k miles. Had repairs to a/c, front bushings, 12 v battery, blower motor and it's module, transmission services, oil changes, water pump, one rear wheel bearing. 2 months ago the hybrid battery went. I learned about the vent to the battery early on. Love my Prius.
Are those all the repairs needed on your 2015 Prius hybrid?
Thanks for clearly explaining the pros and cons about owning a hybrid vehicle. Helps a lot with my buying decision.
I try to correct Scotty every time he mentions the $6000 battery replacement. I have 3 Prii- 2005,2008,2012. I do all my own work. My 2005 has over 200k and when the battery failed, I went to a junkyard and bought a 2014 battery for $850. You can buy brand new modules for $80 each; used on E-Bay for $40 but you don't know the age of the module. You can trade in your 28 old modules at your Toyota dealer for 28 new ones for $1950. Don't let the dealer charge you $3400. The rest of the car is like a Corolla. We have Prius taxi cabs here in SoCal with 400k. Most reliable car you can buy.
I have a 2011 Lexus CT that burns about a quarter of oil every 2000 miles. A 2012 Prius Plugin burns 0 oil over 5k miles. Any idea? Do your Priuses burn oil?
My 2005 burns a quart every 5k but I switched to Kirkland 10-30. It has just over 200k. My 2012 Prius V doesn't burn any oil. Toyota had a problem with the 2010 and 2011 burning oil. Were those the years for piston ring problems? One Prius site said to avoid 2010 and 2011 Prii. My 2008 Prius is at about 140k and burns maybe a half quart between changes at 5k.Be sure to change out that non-synthetic ATF called WS and put in REDLINE real synthetic ATF from Amazon. It's called REDLINE D6. I have it in all my Prii. Quieter, better "Shifts" and less regen noise. Remember, the 2010 and later hybrid Toyotas have an EGR valve Make sure it is service or replaced at 100k. Also check your electric engine water pump. Can fail all off a sudden at about 100-125k.
@@amazoidal thanks for the info!
Exactly, American hot option to buy just the cells and rebuilt it as a new battery. But drake charge close tho 3k . Meanwhile European has no option tho buy just the cells but the replacement cost total it's about 2.5k installed
You're able to use newer generation batteries on older gen cars?? I have a 2007 and I feel I need a battery soon...
This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched in my life. I like hybrids (the mpg *and* the trees ;-)), and am about to buy another one. No one ever told me about the battery fans! :P I’m going to get a good one, and take good care of it. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much! I had seen both of those videos and was so confused.
I wanted a hybrid! But, I average less than 5k a year right now.
You saved me!
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I have a 2021 Camry hybrid and it’s the best car I’ve ever had. Smooth,quick,quite and I personally like the styling. The 45-50mpg doesn’t hurt either.
Yeah, great MpG. I should’ve bought the ES300H in 2017 when I chose the ES350 because I wanted more passing power. Anyway, not complaining about my ES350 though.
@@jml9550 es350 is very nice. I would take a Lexus hybrid over my Camry. I just don’t want to spend the extra $. ES 350 would be my choice tho.
@@Wickwok yeah the Lexus ES hybrid or V6 are nice cars, especially the current version. It is a very comfortable ride. My ES just hits 30K miles and it has 0 issue so far.
How many miles are you getting per fill up roughly?
@@nicholasdwarika not sure I’ll let you know next time I fill. Right now my MPG is reading around 42 but I’ve been driving it a little faster than normal
I was in Los Ángeles, and it seems 9 of 10 Uber drivers use Prius. I caught one, the driver had his Prius for under three years. When l looked at the odometer it was 297,000. It felt smooth.
Honestly, I’m on my 3rd Prius and they’re bulletproof. I bought the first one new. The others were used. I would recommend then as a very reliable car.
Hondas maintenance expense is higher than Toyotas
@@ThamilNesan you cannot compare gasoline cars like the Honda to the Prius as both dealers are super expensive for their hourly rates when you consider the teams system that has one experienced mechanic that heads up another two or three New Bee's that have little experience and training, yet the dealer pays the New Bees little and charges the customers the same high price hourly rate.
And now you can add a 1.5 inch lift and transform it into a fwd subaru/Safari off roader - with minimal hit to fuel economy
Would you recommend a used one ?
@@silviacastillo3710 My cousin drove used one for courier purpose up to 500,000 Km and then used second one for same purpose but this Prius with 120Km which was purchased from the original one owner but it lasted to upto 300, 000Km and battery was gone .He was disappointed now he bought 2021 RAV4 Hybrid for his business
Very satisfied with my 2015 Prius that was used primarily for daily commutes to/from work. Now retired, it still gets driven 2-3 times per week running erands around town. It gets a very solid 50-53 MPG driving 60 MPH on the highway. And the high voltage batteries are still going strong. Dealer maintained on the recommended service intervals since new.
How much did the dealer charge you each time you took it? What did they do every time you brought it in?
@@Larsgman The only maintenance the Prius has needed are oil changes, tire rotation, new windshield wiper blades and a new starting battery. The “drive” batteries are still strong. Costs have been minimal for a 75,000 mile vehicle.
I just bought a new 2020 CAMRY Hybrid. It's really really amazing when I drive on highway the way it accelerates and the smoothness as well as the fuel efficiency in general!!! I like your presentation - the way you speak - you are better than a lot of professor
Hi! I was looking at the xse camry hybrid. Now when you drive up hills, do you notice if there is a drag, and if the car is struggling to climb? I live in San Francisco, and was just wondering about that.
@@juliawhite7152 YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT GOING UPHILL... IT ALL DEPENDS WHAT UPHILL IS ESPECIALLY IN SF.... I KNOW WHAT'S LIKE ... AFTER ALL THIS CARRO IS A 4 CYCLINDER ENGINE.
I HAVE TO BRING MY CAMRY HYBRID FROM NYC TO SF TO FIND OUT. SO FAR MY CAMRY IS ALREADY OVER 15K MILES IN 10 MONTHS. I AM VERY HAPPY ABOUT THE DRIVE. I DRIVE IT EVERY DAY.
@@JW-ji8xr im talking about steep hills lol. Well when you do drive out this way, you'll understand lol
This is probably the best discussion about hybrids on the net. Thanks for the input and telling the truth from your perspective. Keep up the good work
You have my eternal gratitude! I had not even heard of the hybrid fan filter until you mentioned it in a previous video, and when I looked at the one in our 2014 Prius (that had carried or German Shepard many times) it was about 80% blocked with dog hair. I was able to clean it out with a wooden skewer and a vacuum cleaner, saving me a bit of work. I just picked the hair loose and it was sucked right up. Soon I will pull the fan out and make sure it is clean.
Why did we buy one? Our first one (2002) was for fuel efficiency, but we stuck with them for the reliability. We had never known a car that was so reliable, and we have had a succession of Prius cars ever since, all of them used. Our 2010 gave us good service until it seemed to become magnetized, attracting a truck, a deer, and an SUV that bashed in the sides within six months. We now have a 2014 Package V Prius and we couldn't be happier.
I 200% agree with staying away from the first gen Prius unless you are an enthusiast. You didn't even mention the Triangle Of Death problem on the first cool day of Fall with 2001s and early 2002s, or the flaky throttle position sensor that can cause it to go to idle when driving along, or the early steering racks that could shake in reverse. Staying with 2010 and later saves a lot of headaches.
flagmichael I’m glad I could help! I told people to avoid the 1st gen prius simply because finding ones that are well maintained today is very difficult. Most people who took care of them either still have them or has very high mileage on them. On your 14 Prius there’s 2 filters. One that comes from the factory that’s behind the vent and another one that you can add that clips onto the outside. I would get the one that clips on the outside for ease of cleaning
After listening to many and learning how the eCVT hybrid works I got myself a Lexus NX 350h and loving it. The performance and quality is amazing. Driving is just a joy.
You had me at "Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician. Toyota Hybrid Specialist." lol, good video
I was looking into an avalon hybrid b/c of commuting. can't take public transportation due to covid. this is the best video on hybrids i've seen. so understandable. thanks!
Yes, an excellent video... well explained and understandable.
good choice as commute i am the owner and quite satisfied with mileage comfort driving acceleration safety and reliability
I love my 2017 prius! It's my first new car ever! I have always bought used. I test drove the Honda crv and the Toyota rav4... but the prius was by far the most comfortable for both myself and my 2 passengers!
I own a 2014 avalon only went to get service for oil changes no problem great car like you'll love it
I own a 2012 Lexus CT200H. I don’t have any problem until now. Thanks for letting me know about maintaining the battery filter.
We live in The Netherlands. In 2017 we bought a Yaris Hybrid 2012 from an official dealer, and have it maintained since at an official dealer (by the book). It came out of a lease stock and had just 33.500 km on it, and had been used in a bigger city by home nurses.
The Yaris is a model that isn't run in the States as far as I know, it is about the same as a Toyota C model with a (the?) 1.5 liter hybrid engine.
It turned out to be an amazing car. We have driven about 90.000 kms with it, mainly on 80 and 100 km/h roads. It is super economical (1 liter gasoline every 20 kms on average), and we have had no repairs so far but one: As the brakes at the back are not used very intensely, there was some build-up of rust on the brake discs, these needed to be honed at the last service. And that is all.
We have the HV battery checked at every service, and it is still in perfect shape (it is a NiMh battery, not a 'modern' Li-Ion one).
There is only little rust on the car, but it "sleeps" in the basement garage of our appartment building. So we hope we'll have this car for a long time to come.
In the meantime, our two daughters and their families all have Toyota Hybrids......
Thank you so much for this outstanding video!
Great Info man.... Recently bought a 2021 Corolla Hybrid and all those tips you give are perfect for people considering the vehicle. If u cant put up with the tech dont buy it.
Thanks, bought a European Yaris hybrid two years ago, it was a 2017. I do the annual Toyota service, very reasonable price, and it is perfect for my 10 mile commute and city driving. It is just me going to work, don't need anything more. Perfect. Very efficient. 20 years of driving minivans for the kids, now driving something that really meets my needs.
I drive 1000 miles a week. I always get over 50 mpg
My 2010 Prius went 260,000 miles with no problems at all.....eventually the head gasket failed, Never any brake repairs or battery repairs.
the 2010 was bought Certified used at Toyota Dealer with 25,000 miles for $21,000
Traded in on the next one.
My Second Prius, a 2014 Plug In Prius was also bought from My Toyota Dealer with 25,000 miles for $21,000
Still no brake repairs, No Battery Issues at 190,000 miles.
And probably no head gasket issues on the 2014 since they supposedly fixed it after 2012.
I haven’t changed my breaks since I had the vehicle kinda worried about it
I wouldn’t worry about brakes unless they are worn or completely rusted. Head gasket issues were limited to 2010-2011 on 3rd gen prius
Jorge Castillo my brake pads have been jingling and knocking around for 80k km, they’re still fine. I’ve been thinking of using a little bit of high temp silicon just to halt the rattles
Excellent summary on Hybrids. Bought a 2020 Toyota Hybrid Ltd. Excellent car with excellent service, averaging about 40 mpg and about 10K a year. Did not know about the battery filter. Since he did not show the filter or its maintenance will have to find another video.
I am a Hybrid lover. You are absolutely correct. They should know how to do proper maintenance. Lazy drivers definitely fall in trouble,
what type of maintenance? Just buying one soon
@@programming_and_snacks5192 Timely manner you have to change oil 🛢️ and other lubricant every month in order to keep the vehicle smooth.In Hibrid vehicle's monthly maintenance is very important. If so you can keep the car for long run. High mileage is not relevant to Hibrid vehicle's. The vehicle can hold 250 to 300 thousand miles if you use property. Taxi 🚕 and Uber drivers they do the same.
Thanks! I’ve been a service advisor/parts person for over 20 years. Love your video love your honesty… Thank you for your education.
Yeah! Buying a Prius PRIME tomorrow.
Very happy. A little bum because the vehicle was a dealer swap and it came from a dealer in Baltimore,MD swapped my local dealer in Hackensack, NJ. So the ODO has 209 miles- grrh.
Congratulations!
Welcome to the Prime family! I have had mine for over 2 years now. Paid for, love it. I think now that the Rav4 Prime is coming out people will pay more attention to the brand and the awesome benefits of this unique hybrid. I love electric cars, but I also love that I can go 500 miles and not have to fill that tank! If I plug in daily, more than that. I have the base model. When you get in it looks just like a regular Prius.
@@CandycaneBeyond I wish the Rav4 Prime came in 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive instead of all wheel drive. I love the fact you have all that space in a hybrid and it looks like an average car.
Just do a little research on the care & feeding of a Prius & you'll be fine. Congrats. Priuschat forum is your new best friend.
@@CandycaneBeyond Not much benefit to get a hybrid SUV.
I’ve had my Yaris hybrid in Scotland for just over a year 20+ thousand miles. Absolutely love it. Comfortable, good in snow, economical. Great car.
Did buy a prus 3rd gen 2009 model last month. With 170k miles. Thank you for the tips. It only had 1 owner before me who did a yearly dealer checkup visit. 44mpg is nice.
Thank you! Awesome video! One point helped me probably decide on a gas version of a car instead of the hybrid. I don't drive much on average these days, so I wouldn't want to ruin a hybrid car by not driving it.
Since I received a $40,000 inheritance, I'm researching my first car ever (turning 25 in 5 weeks). 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, or Corolla LE AWD? ICE or hybrid? Is it true Toyota Hybrids should be driven very often to prevent the battery from ever degrading? Apparently, it's not one of those cars you can just leave parked for weeks; for instance, when you go on vacation.
@@ladye2818 It has been a while since I now bought my new car, and I completely forget what the conclusion was on this after I finished doing research lol, or just how often that "should be driven every now and then" is. It's possible it's long enough where it's not an issue. I would say to try to do some more research on the subject online. The car I bought was a Toyota Rav4 gas version, but looking back, I feel like maybe a hybrid would have been better, because the MSRP was only about 1k more and I thought I heard the acceleration is a little faster at slow speeds. But who knows, with the MSRP hikes last year, maybe it would have been more expensive than 1k or harder to find in the color I wanted. (I wanted to try out the Hybrid Corolla Cross, because the regular felt slow to accelerate when I test drove it and I heard the hybrid had better torque, but it wasn't available yet.) Definitely test drive the car before buying it to make sure you like it. Try to get on the highway too during the test drive if you are comfortable driving on highways. And you can call multiple places and ask if they have the car available and if they sell at MSRP or if not how much their "market adjustment" is. That way, you have less of a chance of getting scammed by one dealership, because you know the trends. Don't disclose that you're paying in cash until you've worked out a price (just say you're not sure how much your down payment will be and how much of it you'll finance), and don't say say you have a trade-in until that point either.
just bought a brand new Corolla Cross Hybrid, love it and hopefully last for hundred thousands mile! Thanks for the great video!
Great tips here. I own a 365k+ Corolla my Dad just purchased a 22 Prius this spring. We did some road trips this summer with the car. The modern features of the car are impressive to say the least. As a family we were a domestic vehicle owners until we saw the light now more of us own Toyota products. My dad chose to go Toyota after I told him how much I like my Corolla. We still have full size American V8 pickup trucks. They haven't finshed there life cycle yet. They are being driven much less now being we have gone to Toyota cars. I feel Toyota makes some of the best 4 cylinder engines.
I traded my daily BMW 550i for a corolla hybrid and love it! super quiet and smooth transmission and ride,easily gets 60mpg and 600 miles of range, and one big advantage of hybrid/EV is you can run the AC while parked and not run the engine. I also have the open pilot self driving installed, it’s the best thing you can get for heavy traffic.the car is also not as slow as I thought,yes it is really slow 0-60 but in city driving it has pretty quick kick down since it does not need to down shift. Anyway love this car
I've got a 2018 Prius 4 with the Comma AI open pilot.....I run that almost all the time....averaging about 64 MPG all the time. Insane mileage...comfortable.....and quiet.....I had a 2015 and it was noisy but also got great mileage....but the open pilot on the 2018 makes a huge difference.
Steve smith agree, open pilot is truly amazing especially in traffic and it surprises all my friends , and I was able to get 65 mpg back in July when it was really hot but it drops down to about 60 since I need to use the heater more often
Steve smith I think the AC does not affect your MPG by a lot in hybrid cars but heater does since it requires the engine running which is the opposite of gas vehicle
You can run the AC and heater w/o engine running, but both do run off the HV pack, so the gas engine will have to turn on more often to charge up the pack. My mpg goes from the 50s down to the 40s when the AC is running a lot. Also when it’s hot outside, the radiator fans come on more often, thus more parasitic losses.
Chuck Hursch okay, I feel like the engine shuts off less often when I’m using the heater
Honest Review...
Very polite and giving credit to other youtubers.
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Good info my friend. I have a 2013 Prius that I love. Did not know about the fan, but have an oil change due and will definitely have them look at the filter and make sure the transmission is ok. It has 74K miles and I now know I need to drive it a bit more since most of that was put on in the first 5 years. I'm retired and don't drive it much now. When I first got it I was just moving to my MT cabin in NC and working on the cabin making the drive once a week. The drive was 140 miles from my place in GA at the time. I would try to see how much mileage I could get. Most of the time I could break into the 60 mpg range, but a couple of times hit 68 mpg! Short trips of 5 or 10 miles I could hit 70 to 80 mpg. But of course, it takes learning how to maintain momentum under 42 miles an hour to do that. Now I don't drive as much so the gas doesn't matter and I get 48 to 50 mpg in the power mode. I love this car!!!!!! Thank you for the info. And may God bless you as well my friend! If you like Gospel music, check out my channel. I do Gospel music in a country blue grass style. The old classics mostly.
Change the transmission fluid, some people will say not to but just do it before it’s too late.
I have 07 prius with 198k mileage! Still runs strong! I love Prius cars, I think it's must have car for each family. It saves you money on fuel!
@@dimab8753 Prius 2nd gen and 4th gen are the best. 3rd gen are great especially after 2013. As long as you maintain and change all fluid and clean hybrid fan regularly. The best one is always Toyota, Honda after 2015 is OK but not the one with beltCVT. Toyota used all gears/planetary transmission, not belt-CVT like older HOnda.
@@joeshmoe8952 Always change transmission fluid, and before it gets weird and crusty and starts holding things together it shouldn't. Under 100k miles no problem.
To OP, the Toyota hybrid "transmission" is not really a transmission like you're thinking. It has no gear ratios, nothing actually shifts, the engine is engaged all the time and the motor generators work to multiply torque to change the engine running speed. It's a marvel and once you understand how it works you'll realize it will last basically forever.
@@aluisious I used to work in hydraulic design. The primary cause of failure is contamination. The automatic transmission will never be as clean as the day it left the factory. Every time you open the transmission you will introduce contaminants. As a result I never touch the automatic transmission for the life of the car. I have owned a dozen new cars in my life and never had a problem with the transmission. Many of the cars I've owned had more than 200,000 miles.
Best advice up front !!!!
Clean fan filter and yearly check fan for dust. Great advice for computers, dryers, video game consoles, air conditioners...😊
Thank you so much. I really like this style of providing information, you hand off the questions for the viewer to ask themselves if it's the right one for them instead of just listing a bunch of information to confirm our own bias for whichever way we are already leaning
If Toyota put the running gear and batteries from the RAV4 Prime (AWD and plug-in) into a Camry, I would upgrade from my 2012 Camry Hybrid tomorrow. Love my Camry.
Never considered a hybrid.....until I heard lower maintenance cost and last as long as typical Toyota and maybe longer. Now you have my attention. Thanks for the advice on the odd look of the Prius, I agree. So I am considering the Camry.
Me too!
@@luga718 Actually at this time I am looking at the Avalon.
My take away. Great video from an expert with considerable hands on Toyota experience. #1 You can get 300,000 to 400,000 miles out of a Toyota Hybrid. #2 Buy a used one from a private party after an Hybrid knowledgable independted garage checks it out and then test drives it for 25 or 30 miles. #3 Based on cost vs effective value the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE seems to be the pick of the litter.
You broke this topic fairly and very informative, thank you sir! I was considering buying a used 2016 Rav4 Hybrid, good thing i did this research.
Have a 2018 Avalon Hybrid about 2 1/2 years old have 66,000 pretty much highway miles on it, could not be any more happy than I am. Maybe able to put another 5,000 miles on it before getting close to new tires. Very happy with car and mileage we get!
Thanks for the info! I found the video very accurate based on my experience of owning a used gen 2 prius. This explains a lot of the problems I've been having with it recently.I learned the hard way of buying a cheap prius- yes they're reliable... until they break, then they cost an arm and a leg to fix. Hopefully these tips will help make it run better and more reliable from now on and keep the costs down!
This is the best hybrid review I’ve seen. Thanks. I’be been working on industrial electric motor drives for over 35 years. The new Ford Maverick just came out and the base version is a hybrid. I’ve always poopood hybrids, but this new compact pickup inspired me to learn how this technology works. I’m amazed at how much mechanical complexity this system eliminates. I’d love to hear your take on the Maverick hybrid.
I just ordered a Maverick. If I don't get it in a year I'll probably get a Camry.
@@jimh.412 ended up getting a Tacoma. I’m very happy with it.
@@lawtonsegler1923 maverick is better if you dont need towing or longer bed.
@@jeedwards1981 the Mavericks were unavailable at the time, so I bought a new 2022 Tacoma with the 6ft bed. It’s perfect for my needs, but the gas mileage would have been nice.
@@lawtonsegler1923 yea i have a maverick. I like both. But I got 50mpg this last tank in summer running ac most of the time.
Thank you for the heads-up about the traction battery fan filter; I didn't know my gen-4 awd-e Prius had one. I checked it today after seeing your video and it's ok for now.
Under warranty I've been taking it to the dealer, but I checked the engine air filter today too, and it was dirty enough for to change immediately; it doesn't impress me that the dealer hasn't been checking it.
What about in cold climates?
Thank you for this video!
Every time I look around about hybrids no one seems to really talk about what's involved with maintenance and if it's right for the person's needs.
I guess I have gained experience with a hybrid due to my job having 2 Ford Fusion hybrids for us to attend meetings and inspections. They are a little slow out of the gate and you don't want to pull out in front of someone and think you're going to zoom off, but they get amazing mileage. Getting used to the regeneration and braking was seemingly instinctive. Both cars sat a lot during covid while we teleworked; probably the battery life was shortened due to that. Having this experience, and gaining more from this video - I would consider a Rav4 or Highander. I have a gas Highlander now but would really dig much better mileage in this comfy and roomy vehicle. I think they Hybrid is a good solution while we wait for improved battery life technology to develop in EV's.