Are Hybrid Cars High Maintenance?

Have you heard rumors about hybrid car maintenance costs that have made you rethink ordering one of the Lincoln hybrid models? If you've heard that hybrid cars are high maintenance, it's time to dig a little deeper and get the truth about hybrid car maintenance. In some ways, hybrid cars are lower maintenance than their gasoline-powered counterparts. Find out more about hybrid car maintenance costs and what's required to keep a Lincoln hybrid running great for years to come in Dublin and Macon with Five Star Lincoln. 

Typical Hybrid Car Maintenance Costs

Are hybrid cars high maintenance? They're not. Maintaining a hybrid car in Warner Robins isn't much different than maintaining a gasoline vehicle. You'll need to change the oil every 5,000-7,000 miles, which might be a little less often than what's recommended for similar non-hybrid models. That's because the combustion engine in a hybrid doesn't have to run as much as they do in traditional vehicles. The electric motor takes some of the burden off the combustion engine, which means its parts won't need as much lubrication or maintenance. If you give your hybrid car the maintenance you'd give a conventional car, you'll find that it's not difficult to hit the 200,000-mile mark with the hybrid battery. In general, your hybrid car maintenance costs should be similar to your conventional car maintenance. 

Hybrid Car Maintenance Tasks

Here's what you'll need for hybrid car maintenance: 

Oil Changes

As mentioned, you'll need to change your oil at nearly the same interval as you do for a conventional model. 

Batteries

There are two batteries in most hybrid vehicles: the one that powers the electric motor, and the one that powers the car's electrical system. The latter is just like the battery in a conventional car and will need to be replaced at a similar interval (every three to five years) at a similar price. The hybrid motor battery is much more expensive, but shouldn't need to be replaced for many years. Your Lincoln hybrid battery has warranty coverage for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Other Wear & Tear Maintenance

Most of the other systems in your Lincoln hybrid will require maintenance similar to conventional vehicles. Your brake life will likely be longer than with a conventional vehicle. 

Overall, you'll have a bit less maintenance when you choose a hybrid compared to conventional vehicles. 

Get Hybrid Lincoln Maintenance at Five Star Lincoln

It's easy to get hybrid car maintenance at a great price when you choose the service center at Five Star Lincoln! Our certified technicians are well-versed in the working of hybrid vehicles, so we can handle your maintenance needs with ease at a price your budget will appreciate. Schedule an appointment with us when it's time for your next oil change or tire rotation.