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Electric cars?

Would you buy an electric car?

  • Already own one

    Votes: 10 5.1%

  • Yes - would definitely buy

    Votes: 43 22.1%

  • Yes - preferred over petrol car if price/power/convenience similar

    Votes: 78 40.0%

  • Maybe - preference for neither, only concerned with costs etc

    Votes: 36 18.5%

  • No - prefer petrol car even if electric car has same price, power and convenience

    Votes: 24 12.3%

  • No - would never buy one

    Votes: 14 7.2%
  • Total voters
    195
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Hybrid owners must keep your oil changes up to date, regardless of kilometers.

Hybrid vehicles are a great solution to improving fuel economy, but they have their own unique challenges. Because hybrid engines start & stop frequently, this often results in lower engine temperatures, which in turn can create issues with water and fuel dilution. Frequent start/stops, water, and fuel, can all create problems that exacerbate engine wear. ​



Hybrid engines can have a number of oil problems, including:

Low oil temperatures
Hybrids often operate at low temperatures, which can cause water and unburnt fuel to build up in the oil. This can lead to increased oxidation, corrosion, and the formation of a white sludge in the engine.

Fuel dilution
Unburned fuel can mix with the engine oil, which can happen more frequently in hybrids.
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