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| Answer to: Should I buy a hybrid | 75Relevance | 3 years ago | Dan | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Posted by: @05silverado gasoline version of the RAV4 or is the hybrid Hi, I definitely remember OP asking about and this discussion being about the RAV4 - not the Camry. As I have previously shown this is not the case with the RAV4. Let's perform the same calculation for the car that is the subject of OP's question: So for the RAV4 that's 0.8 saved per 100 mi (most efficient hybrid - most efficient gas) That's 112 gallons a year assuming mixed driving. So at $3.28/gal so over the 12.5 years (=175k miles) that your battery will average you ... | |||||
| Answer to: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 61Relevance | 5 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| The latest generation CR-V hybrid is different than previous generation Honda hybrids and current generations Toyota hybrids, including the RAV4. The CR-V hybrid acts more like an EV with a gas generator rather than a traditional hybrid. In usual hybrids like the RAV4 hybrid and Toyota technology, the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and the electric motor go back and forth, throughout most speed ranges. The ICE actually drives the car. With the CR-V hybrid, the electric motor drives the car until about 45 MPH, and then the ICE may take over. The ICE act ... | |||||
| Possible Camry hybrid transmission problem | 29Relevance | 2 years ago | SeatonBM | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Is this a transmission/PSD issue? Can it be fix, or is a transmission/PSD replacement in my future? Or is it nothing? (Camry hybrid) Does anyone else's car do this? Anything I can do to fix this or figure out why it is doing this? The TLDR is: I have a 2014 Toyota Camry XLE hybrid. Recently I have noticed that when I take my foot off the gas (especially at highway speeds) the car sort of jerks when I let off the gas, and jerks again if I hit the gas a gain... It's hard to describe this accurately, jerk is sort of a harsh word - but it's like it doesn't shift smoothly, though being a CVT, I would almost liken the feeling like as if the CVT transmission "belt" were stretched out, or something, and had some play in it when I let my foot off the gas/re-engage the gas... It makes no noises, and other than this, it drives pretty normally. This primarily happens when I am trying to keep a speed or accelerating, then say a car ahead of me hits the brake or something, and I let off the gas, to coast, then hit the gas to maintain speed or accelerate if able. It doesn't always occur, but it primarily happens in such a situation. Especially if I am accelerating, then let off suddenly, or suddenly accelerate again... If I ease into letting off/on, it usually transitions somewhat smoothly. I thought maybe it's a transmission/engine mount, but... When I Rev the engine with the hood open with the car parked, the engine doesn't move, really at all. I won't lie, I do drive the car a little hard, hard acceleration, etc... But I also baby the car in other ways, for example I always come to a complete stop before shifting between reverse and drive, I usually even avoid go from neutral to any gear if the car is in motion (like leaving a car wash, I try to brake to a stop before shifting). I avoid bumps, or take them slow, etc. One key thing that happened recently, is that I replaced the CV axle assemblies and transmission fluid. I only mention this because I bought the fluid and axles from my local Toyota dealership, but they sold me a 26 spline driver side axle... Long story as to how I came to realizing this - let's just say I had to replace both the driver axle and front wheel bearing/hub twice because the original axle/hub was a 30 spline (and the passenger side axle/hub both original and replacement had 30 splines, why would the driver side be 26 splines if the passenger side is 30 splines, and the driver side hub was 30 splines originally). I replaced the driver side axle with the 26 spline axle Toyota sold me unaware it was not 30 spline axle, where the replacement hub was a 30 spline hub... I came to this realization after getting about half a mile from my house on a test drive, without my cell phone, everything was great until it wasn't, the driver side axle started spinning freely inside the hub, tearing splines up and, and causing the axle nut that I torqued to 213ft/lbs to essentially spin freely (took about half a mile to loosen up I guess), cross threading it bad enough I had to cut it off... I pushed the car back home (after walking home, getting the wife and kid, and walking back to the car - and that is why you never test drive without a cell phone). I spoke to Toyota, they swear up and down that they sold me the correct part for my VIN#. I am still of the belief that isn't correct... But I bought another 26 spline axle and a 26 spline hub, pressed the new hub/bearing and installed the new axle, and everything seems generally good as new. It's possible this jerky feeling I am feeling has always been there, and now I am hyper sensitive to it after doing all this car work, but... I am just now taking notice of it anyways. But it feels like it has to be kind of hard on the transmission/PSD when it happens, over time. Additional question: Does it seem like time to prepare for a replacement transmission/PSD? Does the 2014 Toyota Camry XLE hybrid share the same transmission/PSD as the Lexus ES300h? Both seem to use the same part # (30900-33030 or 33040 or 33053). Based on the part # alone, I'd say yes, but...Some places say no when I do a compatibility check with my car. And for that matter, does the Camry and ES300h use the same hybrid battery G9510-33050, I have been starting the prep/search for a good price for a new battery (from Toyota, no 3rd party), as I am probably on borrowed time with the original. Further information/History: I've owned the car since 2016, and roughly since 30,000 miles - my father bought the car certified used from the dealership around 28,000 miles, and then passed away shortly afterwards, and I essentially inherited the car... It now has over 183,000 miles (mostly highway), and for the most part, it's still going strong! Up until a little bit ago, it was mostly all original parts - but recently I've replaced (mostly doing my own repairs/maintenances): -Both CV axle assemblies (Toyota)-Passenger side CV bearing support bracket (DuraLast/AutoZone)-Both front knuckles (TRQ/A1-Auto)-All 4 wheel bearings and hub (fronts are SKF, rears unknown - a shop did those)-All 4 struts/springs (KYB)-All 4 sway bar links (Toyota)-Both front lower control arms (Toyota)-Both front tie rods (not sure brand, a shop did those)-Both front brake calipers (DuraLast/AutoZone)-All 4 wheel's ceramic brake pads and coated rotors (Wagner)-Front driver speed sensor (DuraLast/AutoZone)-12 Volt battery (Toyota)-Air conditioner blower fan (Um... RockAuto, forget brand)-Engine radiator/AC condenser cooling fans (TYC)-All 4 spark plugs (Denso)-All 4 TPMS sensors (Denso) And other miscellaneous stuff like fog and headlight light bulbs, tires, etc. I've also had the wheel balance and alignment checked recently. I have also religiously performed oil changes with new crush washers and Toyota oil filters, engine air filter, cabin air filters, all maintenances at scheduled intervals (oil changes were done every 10,000 miles when the car was mostly a highway car - now I do oil every 5,000 miles as I don't drive nearly as much on the highway as I use to). the transmission fluid has also been replaced first around 100,000 miles (mostly highway miles), and it was replaced again about 75,000 miles later (technically it was replaced a 3rd time about 6,000 miles afterwards, sort of by accident - I replaced the CV axles, lost some fluid, went to top the fluid off and mindlessly opened the drain plug - so I filled it up with all new fluid), always using Toyota ATF-WS transmission fluid, and replaced crush washers. the coolant (both inverter and engine) and brake fluid also have been routinely changed, and the hybrid filter routinely cleaned. Spark plugs were replaced at 125,000 miles. This car is religiously maintained! And I use proper torque specs/torque wrench when tightening bolts/screws! And the car is essentially all stock, no mods. Unrelated but interesting side note: It was rather surprising to me when my engine radiator/AC condenser cooling fans failed. I learned of this issue when my AC quit blowing cold unless I was moving, but if I idled at a traffic light or parked, the AC would blow warm. Which naturally made me think the condenser was unable to radiate the heat from the compressor unless air was passing by it while moving. When parked, a fan moves air past the condenser, but because the fan failed, this wasn't occurring. To my surprise when I looked at the fan, neither the condenser nor engine radiator fan were working. My best theory is, unless they some how failed at the same time (unlikely) the engine radiator fan failed first, but went unnoticed because the engine never overheated, though further interesting is the fact that even when both fans failed, the engine still never overheated, probably because as I am moving, air passes through it - and when I am still, the engine kicks off and the car runs on the hybrid battery. The engine never overheated, and replacing both fans (an assembly) fixed my AC issue, it now blows cold all the time when on. Given I've literally replaced the AC blower fan, and the engine radiator and AC condenser fans by this point... Maybe I might want to consider getting a spare hybrid battery cooling fan on hand. Seems like fans have not been this car's point of focus in quality. | |||||
| Answer to: UK hybrid vs diesel | 29Relevance | 5 years ago | InThrustWeTrust | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Scotty never recommends buying used hybrid vehicles, due to the exorbitant repairs when the hybrid system starts breaking down. You’re better off buying a brand new Toyota hybrid. If you must have a used hybrid, be sure to check the hybrid battery’s health at a Toyota dealer with their scan tool, before purchase & price out a brand new OEM Toyota hybrid battery. When buying used hybrid vehicles, do not be penny wise, pound foolish. Good luck! | |||||
| RE: 2022 Highlander Hybrid or 2022 RAV4 Hybrid | 27Relevance | 5 years ago | millionmiler24 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Thats all well and good but the RAV4 Prime isn't available in my area. I am between specifically the Highlander Limited hybrid and the RAV4 Limited hybrid, both with AWD. | |||||
| RAV4 Hybrid or Venza Hybrid? | 27Relevance | 3 years ago | Fanblr | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hello, Scotty: which is a better hybrid to buy? The RAV4 hybrid or the Venza hybrid? | |||||
| New Rav4 - Hybrid or non hybrid? | 27Relevance | 4 years ago | Lfregia | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Going to buy a new RAV4. Should I stay away from the hybrid or consider going with it. I test drove the hybrid and ride/power is great. Have not driven non hybrid. | |||||
| Answer to: Camry hybrid or non-hybrid. | 26Relevance | 5 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ICE or hybrid? At 150K miles is around the break even point for ICE price vs hybrid price - Gas saving. You’d have to run the numbers for the specific vehicles you are comparing. Just from a cost perspective, if going only around 100K or less miles, I’d say go ICE. At 200K+ miles, go hybrid. Around 150K miles is breakeven. So get whatever car feels better for you. Benefits of hybrid besides gas savings: changing the brakes less. Since the hybrid system helps in braking, there is less wear and tear on the brakes. | |||||
| Best hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle to buy | 26Relevance | 5 years ago | Owen Klaassen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Scotty! I’d love some help picking out the better of these two hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicles! I’m looking at a brand new 2021 Toyota Corolla hybrid and a 2019 Chevy volt. I compared the fuel savings of these two cars on fueleconomy.gov and the volt beats the Corolla by over $1000, and the true cost to own price on KBB appears to be very similar. Just wanted a mechanic with your kind of experience to give me some input on which would be the better choice for a hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle. Thanks! | |||||
| Answer to: Family van | 67Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... Sienna hybrid is built on the same platform as the Camry hybrid, RAV4 hybrid, Highlander hybrid, and Venza. I wrote this for the RAV4 vs RAV4 hybrid, but it is relevant to Sienna as well. _______ To hybrid or Not To hybrid I personally like hybrids. At the same time, I don’t think a hybrid is for everyone. It may fit your needs, it may not. I have a 2004 Toyota Prius, that has 299,999+ miles. It’s been an amazing vehicle. The battery did need to be changed at 275,000 miles. hybrids in general are a more complex system. There is an Intern ... | |||||
| Answer to: Used Small SUC | 26Relevance | 5 years ago | Kerem | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Definetly RAV4 and CR-V just avoid the RAV4 from 2006-2008 and it should be good. Every year has common problems with all cars so research those before buying using carcomplaints.com I actually have a 2009 Kia Sportage which is a rebadged Hyundai Tucson and it is reliable just doesn't have the quality the cr-v and RAV4 have. They certainly don't last as much as a RAV4 or CR-V but the older Hyundais from 2007 to 2009 or so was decent. I would not buy it though. The CR-V is based on the Civic more crossover like and the RAV4 is a proper SUV, not a crossover. ... | |||||
| Hybrid Choices | 25Relevance | 5 years ago | jacobm13 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... between the following three: Hyundai Sonata hybrid Limited, Toyota RAV4 hybrid XSE or Toyota Venza hybrid Limited. Also, would it be better to finance or lease it since hybrid batteries don't last as long as the engines. I am still uncertain how long I will keep the car for which is why I don't know yet if I will lease. Thank you! | |||||
| RE: You were right about the Chrysler Pacfica Hybrid | 25Relevance | 4 years ago | FJCruiser2014 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Since the car Carlos mentioned their coworker bought was brand new my suggestion was for a brand new hybrid Highlander (and they bought plug-in so assuming they would want to stick with a hybrid car). Also, I wouldn't say a Toyota hybrid would start needing expensive repairs right after warranty period because they make great hybrid technology and I've seen for example Prius with 300k miles still running perfectly. Overall the decision of hybrid or not comes down to the buyer and their driving use, but if anyone wants a hybrid then definitely Toyota is the best choice. | |||||
| Answer to: Camry gas or hybrid? | 61Relevance | 2 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| This was written for a RAV4 vs RAV4 hybrid. But the logic still works the same for the Camry. To hybrid or Not To hybrid I personally like (some) hybrids. At the same time, I don’t think a hybrid is for everyone. It may fit your needs, it may not. I have a 2004 Toyota Prius, that has 299,999+ miles. It’s been an amazing vehicle. The battery did need to be changed at 275,000 miles. hybrids in general are a more complex system. There is an Internal Combustion Engine. There is an Electric Motor. There is an eCVT which figures out the power it ... | |||||
| Answer to: Buying newvehicle | 25Relevance | 4 years ago | FJCruiser2014 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Agree with the RAV4; it's very roomy and comfortable actually. Another suggestion is the cr-v; the gasoline only version has a 1.5L turbocharged engine so I would rate it as second choice after the RAV4, but Scotty has talked about the oil dilution issue having been fixed and if you are fine with turbocharged then a turbocharged Honda is better than ones from other manufacturers. If you want hybrid then either RAV4 hybrid or cr-v hybrid. The good thing with cr-v hybrid is that it's not turbocharged. | |||||