| Hybrid cars are getting a lot of attention | | | | fluid can be contaminated by the effects of |
| from consumers looking to purchase a new car. | | | | over heating, so by minimizing the heat |
| One reason is that they use less gas and | | | | exposure, the life of the brake fluid is |
| therefore save you a lot of money at the | | | | extended. The lesser heat usage also helps |
| pumps. However, their popularity is not just | | | | reduce the risk of warped rotors. By the |
| based on their fuel saving design, they also | | | | generator taking on more tasks, the battery |
| require less maintenance than that of their | | | | usage is less and therefore will have to be |
| conventional cousins.It can be frustrating to | | | | replaced less often.Another great feature |
| have to take time off from work to go to the | | | | that the design offers is that the air |
| mechanic for maintenance checks and repairs. | | | | conditioner runs off of electricity and not |
| It is equally frustrating to use up part of | | | | gas. The steering system is superior in that |
| your weekends for this as well. Owning a | | | | it is also electric and does not require a |
| Hybrid helps you to avoid this frustration, | | | | belt the way hydraulic systems do. It also |
| thanks to their unique design. There are | | | | provides a smoother ride on rough road |
| various features that contribute to these | | | | surfaces.Other maintenance saving features |
| benefits.One reason is that they have fewer | | | | are that the valve system requires no |
| parts than conventional cars. For example, | | | | adjustments and the injectors don't have to |
| the Hybrid vehicle does not have a starter. A | | | | be cleaned.Hybrid vehicles offer longer |
| car that has fewer parts requires less | | | | warranties that also include the battery. |
| maintenance and less maintenance means less | | | | This definitely adds to their attraction. The |
| expense. Another important factor is that the | | | | Prius, offered by Toyota, offers an eight |
| engine is smaller, between 10 to 20 | | | | year or 100,000 mile warranty that includes |
| horsepower and designed to run more | | | | the hybrid system. The Honda Insight warranty |
| efficiently by using only one speed.The | | | | offers 8 years or 80,000 miles and includes |
| generator runs on a separate, gas powered | | | | the power train.When considering purchasing a |
| motor and contributes to the lesser need for | | | | new vehicle, definitely think about owning a |
| maintenance. It also does things that | | | | hybrid. They require less maintenance than |
| conventional vehicles need additional parts | | | | the conventional cars and therefore save you |
| for. The generator handles 80 percent of the | | | | money and time spent at the auto shop. They |
| braking, which helps to extend the life of | | | | are much more fuel efficient, and offer |
| the brake system. It does this in several | | | | attractive warranties.Gregg Hall is an author |
| ways, such as preserving brake fluid. Brake | | | | living in Navarre Florida. |