I've waited some time to write this post just to make sure that what I'am seeing is correct. Since my oil change, the TCH is much easier to drop into the EV mode and also to maintain it. Just wondering if others have noticed this with thier TCH.

(Oil changed at 3067 miles, used Mobil 1 5W20 and a Mobil 1 filter.)

Junie's TCH
Desert Sand Mica

I have yet to change the oil in my TCH so I can't help you there. I haven't found it difficult to get into EV mode especially when the car is warmed up. Maybe others that have had their car long enough will chime in about this.

Haven't changed my oil yet either but the past few weeks I've also been in EV mode a lot more. Think that it probably has more to do with the warming weather!

Did you happen to turn ECO mode on inadvertently?

schmidtj:

I've always ran in the ECO mode. Just a thought, maybe it has to do with resetting the maintenance warning for the first time. Maybe the on board computer makes the car operate differently during the break-in period. Like I said , just a thought.

Junie's TCH
Desert Sand Mica

Not a chance there is any tie-in to the maintenance calendar. Not all TCHs even have one.
I bet it's coincidence. Temps are getting higher in WV so you'll naturally see more EV operation.