Is it super expensive to repair Honda Civic hybrid vehicle systems?

The answer is, it depends. Some high voltage components are only available as parts of bigger units. Note that we do offer promotional financing with the Firestone credit card.* (*Subject to credit approval.)

Why is the gas mileage on my Honda Civic getting worse?

Let us check it out. Worsening fuel economy in your Honda Civic may be related to a worn out or bad high voltage battery pack.

What does an illuminated check engine light mean on my Honda Civic?

Your Honda Civic check engine light is trying to tell you something! It might be because there is a dirty oxygen sensor or a bad fuse. Or, something more serious could be going on, like misfiring. It's a good idea to come in for a diagnostic when you notice an illuminated check engine light.

2008 Honda Civic Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair

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2008 Honda Civic Maintenance

A little service can go a long way. Select a maintenance service below to learn about properly caring for your 2008 Honda Civic.

FAQs About 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid Systems

Is it super expensive to repair Honda Civic hybrid vehicle systems? The answer is, it depends. Some high voltage components are only available as parts of bigger units. Note that we do offer promotional financing with the Firestone credit card.* (*Subject to credit approval.)
Why is the gas mileage on my Honda Civic getting worse? Let us check it out. Worsening fuel economy in your Honda Civic may be related to a worn out or bad high voltage battery pack.
What does an illuminated check engine light mean on my Honda Civic? Your Honda Civic check engine light is trying to tell you something! It might be because there is a dirty oxygen sensor or a bad fuse. Or, something more serious could be going on, like misfiring. It's a good idea to come in for a diagnostic when you notice an illuminated check engine light.

Everyday Service for Your 2008 Honda Civic

Schedule an appointment for hybrid maintenance and repair. Firestone techs know all about your 2008 Honda Civic! That's right, the official Honda dealer isn't the only place you can have your hybrid vehicle serviced! From the front headlights to the rear tires, your hybrid 2008 Civic is taken care of with us. Put your trust in our trained technicians for routine maintenance for your 2008 Honda Civic, including tire service and repair, brake pad/rotor replacement, cabin air filter replacement, A/C service, wheel alignment, and even wiper replacement. Learn more about hybrid car care here, and book an appointment now for Honda Civic maintenance.

High Voltage Services for Your 2008 Honda Civic

There's a lot of variation between hybrid vehicles. Some are named "hybrids" because they rely on battery power to propel or assist in propelling the vehicle. A hybrid vehicle might plug-in to charge, and some hybrids have regenerative braking. Some hybrids even come equipped with a conventional 12-volt battery and a high-voltage battery. With so much variation in hybrid vehicles, your 2008 Honda Civic needs someone who knows it inside and out. We've got you covered. Your neighborhood Firestone Complete Auto Care location is fully equipped to offer conventional and low voltage services for all hybrid vehicles, including your 2008 Honda Civic.

Select locations also offer high voltage services. A high voltage service is one that involves removing the Honda's high voltage safety/service disconnect plug/switch, servicing any high voltage cables, the power inverter, the electric machines/motors, the high voltage battery pack, high voltage A/C compressor, etc. Call before scheduling an appointment to confirm the high voltage services at your closest location. Some of these high voltage vehicle services might include:

Hybrid vehicle diagnostic: Once we know the symptoms, a diagnostic is the next step we take when you bring your 2008 Honda Civic in to identify the root cause. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2008 Honda Civic. With more information in hand, your technician can solve your hybrid car problems or determine if any more tests need to be performed. No repairs are performed without your consent.

Hybrid high voltage battery cooling system inspections: Your technician will closely examine your Honda Civic's battery filter (if applicable), and then clean its ducts. (This applies to air-cooled high voltage batteries. Liquid-cooled or refrigerant-cooled high voltage batteries are inspected differently.)

High voltage cable inspection: Your technician will look closely at the outside connectors and cable jackets on your 2008 Civic and test to ensure high voltage is NOT transferring to the chassis. They'll let you know if the cable needs replacement.

Isolation test: For this test, a technician uses a special tool to see if any high voltage parts are "leaking" electric energy to the chassis.

Remove and replace hybrid electric battery: Is your Honda Civic's high voltage battery a goner? Let us install a new one.

Health check for power electronic systems: We'll examine the power inverter, regenerative braking, and/or electric drive motor(s)/machine(s) in your 2008 Honda Civic.

These are only a few of the specialized hybrid car services that could be provided at your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care. We encourage you to call before making an appointment.

Hybrid Maintenance for Your 2008 Honda Civic

No need to wait for weird smells, leaks, or noises to come from your hybrid vehicle to make an appointment. Investing in 2008 Honda Civic manufacturer suggested maintenance is one of the best ways to help avoid repairs from the get-go! Our expert technicians can take care of your scheduled maintenance to help keep your car running newer, longer.

We get pretty "charged up" thinking about the future of hybrid car care. You're right there with us, too, whenever you drive and maintain your 2008 Honda Civic! Make an appointment today for fast and affordable hybrid car repair and maintenance for your 2008 Civic! Many stores are open in the evenings and over the weekend.