A Facebook Reel posted by the Millennial Mechanic (@millennialmechanic) shows honey-toned oil pouring from a plug-in hybrid, with the creator noting the engine appeared to have barely been used.
The U.S. Department of Energy says plug-in hybrids use an electric motor powered by batteries plus a gasoline internal combustion engine and can run on electric power for roughly 15 to 60 miles, so the engine may see limited use in daily driving.
Service providers Take 5 and Valvoline recommend oil changes for hybrids every 5,000 to 7,500 miles; Take 5 stated, "Regardless of the type of hybrid system, the presence of an internal combustion engine requires regular oil change services."
The Millennial Mechanic's video has more than 1.3 million views, but experts and service chains advise owners to follow standard oil-change intervals even if drained oil appears clean.
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