Maintain Hybrid and Electric Vehicles with 7 Helpful Tips

When it comes to maintaining hybrid and electric vehicles for sale, the car maintenance process differs slightly from gasoline vehicles. 

Keep in mind, routine car maintenance and vehicle repair will vary as each hybrid and EV is different. Whether you already own a hybrid or EV, or you are on the market to buy electric, the tips provided will help you keep your vehicle long-lasting, sustainable, safe and well-kept. 

EV’s require regular car maintenance that should be performed from time to time (read your owner’s manual): 

1. All vehicles roll on one major component: tires. Ensure that you get tire inspections, rotations and alignments regularly from the experts at Masano Auto Park new and used dealership and Masano Collision. The tires need to be checked for the proper tire pressure, the tread and the entire health of the tire. Safely drive your vehicle in Pennsylvania and wherever else you plan on driving it with peace of mind, knowing that your tires are road ready. Every week, you should ensure that your tire pressure is in line with your vehicle tire pressure requirements; you can use a tire gauge and do this yourself. You should also keep an eye on tire tread by utilizing the good ol’ penny test.
2. All vehicles come with fluids, need replacements and also need to be checked for number one safety. Our vehicle experts will top off your fluids, regularly check and inspect all vehicle components and will replace your fluids. From brake fluids, coolants to your windshield washer fluids, maintaining these internal fluids will allow drivers to upkeep hybrids and EV’s for long-term sustainability. 
3. Hybrid and EV Batteries: EV batteries are meant to last long into the future. Although, it is vital that you let the experts ensure the battery components are working as they should. There may be several batteries to look at, so count on the experts in Reading, PA to perform this complex vehicle check. 
4. Brakes: Hybrid and EV’s are equipped with regenerative braking systems. These systems need to be inspected every now and then, similar to a gasoline vehicle. The inspection process includes checking the brake pads, rotors and fluids. 
5. EV’s run off of a 12-volt battery; monitor your battery often and if you notice that your EV battery is becoming weak, then drop in and our experts will evaluate the issue and provide a solution to get you driving in no time!
6. If you are not driving your EV often and plan to store it for an extended amount of time, we recommend that you read your owner’s manual for insightful and valuable information. Keeping your vehicle out of extreme temperatures, cold or hot, will help lessen battery degradation. 
7. Read your owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule and guidelines. Also, if you notice that your vehicle is not running optimally, then get the issue fixed right away, this way, one small issue doesn’t build into a bigger and more costly problem. 

Contact the Experts at Masano Auto Park and Masano Collision to Schedule Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Car Maintenance and Service Today!

If you already drive a hybrid or electric vehicle, be sure to contact Masano Auto Park service center as our experts are here to provide helpful services to properly maintain your hybrid or EV. 

Better yet, are you seeking the perfect hybrid or EV model? Browse all EV’s online or drop into our new and used dealership near me in Reading, PA and have a more in-depth look. We also serve Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh Valley, Montgomery and nearby counties. 

Chat with our experienced, certified and courteous team of service technicians and sales experts at Masano Auto Park today. We’d love to help you find the perfect hybrid or EV for ultimate advancement!