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Hybrid TechnologyUnique topics related to the 2004 -2009 RX400H model hybrid drivetrain and other features/options found only on the RX400H. Please use the main forum for discussion about shared components with other second generation RX models.
My 2008 Rx400h (230k) with originally hybrid battery showed all green bars for the first time since I had it (got it at 219k). I was not driving on a hill.
Anybody experienced this more regularly? Ever?
XRX: Is that what you think? Battery degrading. I've noticed that I'm getting full green more often lately. Maybe i should look into battery reconditioning?
XRX: Is that what you think? Battery degrading. I've noticed that I'm getting full green more often lately. Maybe i should look into battery reconditioning?
Mine MPG is 26.8, I really doubt reason is battery degrading. Maybe cold weather or something else.
Great MPG. Just monitor the hybrid system status screen. I would worry if it drops down from green to red in very short time.
PS: use a/c in hot weather and NEVER block the hybrid battery vents under rear seats
Great MPG. Just monitor the hybrid system status screen. I would worry if it drops down from green to red in very short time.
PS: use a/c in hot weather and NEVER block the hybrid battery vents under rear seats
I second this. Unless you are seeing a drop in your MPG (all of our "normal MPG" will differ base on our multitude of variables), I wouldn't worry about it. These batteries don't pack in a lot of energy, and it all comes from the vehicle itself (i.e. not a plug-in).
When it starts throwing codes is when I'd worry about it.
All green!
