Toyota shares 4 maintenance tips for hybrid electric vehicles

Updated Jul 15, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

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The expansion of electrification in the global car industry is proceeding at a rapid pace. Locally, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is one of the brands that advance the benefits of eco-friendly vehicles with its hybrid models such as the Corolla Altis, Corolla Cross, Camry, RAV4 HEV, and Prius.

Toyota Corolla Altis front view

Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid

To prepare Filipinos for the industry’s shift to electrification, TMP shared four maintenance tips for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). This is also a timely reminder now that we are in the rainy season, which poses safety hazards on the road.

The first tip HEV maintenance tip is to check your tires and brakes for any leaks. Tires serve as your car’s only contact points on the road so it is important to keep them in tip-top shape. Meanwhile, brakes must be inspected, especially considering that HEVs utilize regenerative braking for improved efficiency.

For the second tip, the Japanese marque is encouraging HEV owners to check their vehicle’s battery health. Electric battery packs generate large amounts of heat for their regenerative braking system. As such, inspect this component so it doesn’t get damaged from high operating temperatures.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

The third on the list is to follow its prescribed preventive maintenance service (PMS). As HEVs are built with more components than their non-hybrid counterparts, having them maintained by expert Toyota technicians is recommended. TMP noted that PMS is best done every three months or every 5,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

Lastly, TMP is advising owners to avail of car insurance as car part issues and road incidents can unexpectedly occur. The company knows that car insurance can be expensive so it is suggesting that buyers take advantage of auto loan promos that offer free insurance, including Toyota’s ‘Say Hi to Hybrid Auto Loan’ offer.

Toyota hybrid electric vehicle maintenance tips

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Up until the end of August 30, 2022, the company, in partnership with Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) is offering the said promo, providing lower rates for the Corolla Altis 1.8 V Hybrid CVT and Corolla Cross 1.8V Hybrid.

“This latest partnership with PSBank is exciting for us because having comprehensive car insurance alongside lower rates is important for our customers. Cars are huge investments for our clients and it is important that they have peace of mind when it comes to being prepared for unforeseen circumstances,” said TMP Assistant Vice President and Marketing Services head Elvin Luciano.

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Know more about Toyota

Toyota

For the local market, Toyota Philippines offers 22 car models. The most affordable of these is the Toyota Wigo hatchback. Toyota also has three sedan models namely the Vios, the Corolla Altis, and the Camry. It then has one entry to the pickup truck segment, the Hilux. For coupes, Toyota Philippines offers two models: the GT 86 and the Supra. The Toyota local SUV segment has four models. These include the Fortuner, Land Cruiser, and Land Cruiser Prado. The Toyota MPV segment for the Philippines has three models: the Avanza, Rush, and the Innova. Then there are two Toyota vans in the Philippine market: the Hiace and the Hiace Super Grandia. For hatchbacks, there's the Wigo, the GR Yaris, Prius, and the Yaris, while the minivan segment then has the Alphard. And lastly, the crossovers sold by Toyota include the Corolla Cross, and the RAV4.

Here at Philkotse.com, we provide the complete Toyota Philippines Price list for 2023, which we update on a monthly basis. Besides that, we also list the latest and hottest car promos ranging from low monthly amortizations, cash discounts, and low downpayments. 

For more information about the Toyota Philippines price list for 2023, as well other details regarding the brand, continue below.

Rex Sanchez

Rex Sanchez

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Rex Sanchez grew up in Saudi Arabia where he saw and got into the automotive scene. He started his career for an aviation company in the said region, writing about turbines and rotors which are later distributed for educational purposes. And now, he joined Philkotse.com as a staff writer. Currently, he is the youngest on the team and is more than ready to grow in the field.

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