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   From: bryangsimmons@gmail.com   
      
   On 2/12/2026 9:29 PM, Ed P wrote:   
   > 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.   
    >   
   That makes a difference to you because you trade in when the warranty is   
   expiring, but for a vehicle out of warranty, oil changes can be extended   
   with top of the line oils.   
   https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-Extended-Performance-Full-Syn   
   hetic-Motor-Oil-5W-30-5-Quart/17128876   
   https://www.walmart.com/ip/EDGE-Extended-Perf-5W-30-5-Quarts/13758111979   
      
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