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   On 2/12/2026 9:29 PM, Bryan Simmons wrote:   
      
   >>   
   >> Hybrids are also a great choice.  They are economical, but complicated,   
   >> and still have the maintenance issues of an ICE.   
   >  >   
   > The ICE of a hybrid should almost never be stressed, so the engine   
   > should last virtually forever, and oil changes could be infrequent.   
   > Change the coolant every ten years or so. Yeah, eventually they'll need   
   > exhaust work. In the case of a PHEV, the engine is only experiencing the   
   > wear of a backup generator.   
   >   
      
   I really wish they gave the time/miles it ran on electric vs gas.   
   Oil change recommendations are the same as ICE at 8000 miles.   
      
   My average for the 8000 miles is about 45 mpg. Best is on the back roads   
   traveling at 45 to 50 mph and then I can exceed 50mpg/ Cold weather   
   reduces the mileage as the engine runs for heat.   
      
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