A hybrid is economical only driving – price battery?

Hybrid – The hybrid car, particularly Japanese, are considered to be virtually trouble-free and cost-effective. However, If a fault occurs battery, beware of high costs. What is even more corrupt in Used hybrids?

Toyota i Lexus Hybrids years working on his reputation. Japanese manufacturer has almost reached perfection in the creation of economical and low-noise hybrid cars. What distinguishes the hybrid drive? The presence of another, a small electric motor that supports the unit for combustion when driving at low speed. The electric motor draws its energy from the battery is stored under the seat or in the trunk. Similar to other types of batteries, their capacity to the number of filling cycles / discharge decreases with time until it reaches a critical level. Then there is nothing else than the replacement or regeneration of batteries in hybrid car.

Hybrid does not have perpetual battery

The batteries in hybrid cars prefer “normal” daily work. A long standing is extremely harmful because of the high temperatures outside. Among other things, total damage caused by flooding and short circuits in the electrical system of cars. For that reason, buying a used hybrid from unknown sources can prove to be a costly trap. The greatest risk of failure covering cars from the US, who for months waiting for a new owner and they drive off in Europe. Also not worth buying the batteries of such cars, because long pause in their work is certainly not good for the battery.

Battery hybrid-and can be renewed

Fortunately, a person who is unconscious bought a hybrid of used batteries is not necessarily doomed to replacement of the whole element. Now, in countries where there are plenty of hybrids, There are many companies that provide services to regenerate the battery. It involves measuring the capacity of cells and replacement of those in which it has fallen below the required level. Sometimes it is enough to buy a few, sometimes, especially the hybrids with 300-400 one thousand kilometers, it is necessary to replace all. If you know the price of one cell is easy to calculate the cost, knowing their number in the battery of your car: na primer, in popular Toyota Prius and Auris Hybrid has them 28. In some batteries – several dozen or even several hundred. With the service of complete regeneration of the batteries usually gets one-year warranty with no mileage limitation.

What the collapse of the used hybrids?

In hybrid the car may not be necessary only to replace or renew battery drive. Here are examples of other possible malfunctions at the used hybrids.

1. damaged converter

The inverter is responsible for voltage battery. Cooling of the liquid, whose circulation is not depends on the operation of internal combustion engines, However, it benefits a separate pump for liquid. When it is damaged, threatens the entire hybrid system.

2. It is difficult to disassemble the battery

The batteries in hybrid cars are considered long-term, often placed in hard to reach places, However, it takes several hours to download them. While often required the removal of elements upholstered seat around the tailgate or the loosening of the carrier and cover. Then you must remove the cooling system and cells that can weigh several dozen kilos.

3. contacts

Some think that will work hybrids improve simple cleaning contacts. Copper plates that connect the cells eventually become darker, but it rarely leads to interruptions in the electrical circuit.

4. Errors vehicle electronics

technical Sophistication hybrids has forced manufacturers to use a comprehensive electronic in vehicle. She worries, among other cells for proper charging, but also affects our security, eg. turning off the power at the time of collision. When buying a hybrid or electric car after accident, system must be “unlocked”. A qualified mechanic will help you with that, as well as in diagnosis of severe problems caused by leakage or moisture.

5. Irregular ventilation system

overtemperature gradually destroys the cells in the hybrid system. Before that daily use hybrid, worth being aware of the locations of ventilation system. If they overlap eg. baggage, connections will overheat. similar the consequences will happen if we do not control the cleanliness of the filter or work fan.

Hybrid – on what to look out for

In hybrid cars, in addition to the typical components that are shared with cars with combustion (suspension, brakes, engine and its accessories), We must pay attention to the condition of electrical work. If this does not neglect, car will serve for many years. Long-term work of any cost for the regeneration of the batteries will get the cost savings arising from a modest fuel consumption.

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