Hybrids also use very high DC voltages, up to 750 volts, which can instantly kill a person. Because of this, owners should never attempt to service a hybrid themselves. Kirkland transmission's certified technicians use special tools and wear electrical safety gloves when working on hybrids.
Hybrid vehicles require careful attention to regular service checkups. For example, hybrids have both an electric engine and a gas engine, they also have two cooling systems that must be flushed every 30,000 miles.