By Brian England What is a Hybrid Inverter Coolant Service? Hybrid drive vehicles must store that electricity in a direct current (DC) battery. Since the hybrid drive motor uses alternating current (AC), the hybrid inverter must be used to change DC power to AC power. This process creates a large amount of heat in the […]
BA Auto Care | How to save money with new hybrid battery services
Brian England, Mon, Feb 6, 2023 For most of us, driving a hybrid vehicle is much more than just transportation. It also demonstrates how much we care about the environment. After several years of driving a hybrid, the battery normally needs to be replaced with a new one. That is because, just like any battery, […]
BA Auto Care | When does a hybrid battery need to be conditioned or replaced?
Brian England, Mon, Feb 13, 2023 Here are the three major indicators that your hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is ready for a battery evaluation and conditioning: Decrease in Power. If you find that you are having difficulty accelerating or getting up hills as easily as you once did, then there is a good chance you […]
BA Auto Care | Dog causes hybrid battery to fail
Brian England, Mon, Feb 27, 2023 Detailed diagnosis by a BA Auto Care tech found the underlying cause of this “hairy” problem quickly and efficiently. A 2009 Toyota Prius came into the shop recently with the check engine light on. This is a common issue, so the technician downloaded the codes and data that related […]