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Engine Not Starting Engine Slow Starting Electrical Problems Battery Terminal Corrosion Physical Battery Damage Battery Age Buying A New Battery Your car battery is the unsung hero of your on-the-go … Continue Reading 6 Signs You Need To Have Your Car Battery Replaced
Hybrid vehicles work by powering off the engine when they are not in motion on the road, such as at a stop light or in traffic, which is considered idling. … Continue Reading Don’t Let Your Hybrid Sit Idle
It should come as no surprise that car batteries not only come in all shapes and sizes, but also in various electrical capacities. This makes sense because the wide variety … Continue Reading Car Battery Sizes – Does It Matter?
How to Use a Battery Tester on Your Vehicle No car battery lasts forever. In fact, a typical battery found under the hood of a combustion engine vehicle is designed … Continue Reading How to Use a Battery Tester on Your Vehicle
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) use auxiliary batteries to support the operation of the 12-volt electrical system. Instead of utilizing the High Voltage (HV) battery to power … Continue Reading What Is An Auxiliary Battery Used For In Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicles?
What Different Types of Car Batteries are Available? When it comes to conventional, gas-operated vehicles, there are two main types of lead-acid batteries that power most machines on the road … Continue Reading Tips for Choosing a Car Battery That is Right for You
What are ohms in speakers? The answer is critical to understanding speaker impedance, or how an amplifier and speaker combine to produce sound output.
Your car’s battery is an integral part of your vehicle’s electrical system. When it fails, you’re not going anywhere. The time to consider your next battery purchase is before you need one, as batteries sometimes fail with little warning. Here’s how to buy a car battery and what you need to know about getting the right one for your vehicle…
If you’re shopping for a new car battery, replacing the original battery with the same one is the easiest option. But even if you’re just swapping it out with a newer version, it’s important to understand car battery ratings — what they mean and how they make a difference. Car battery ratings cover four different aspects of performance. Learn how to read them, so you can choose the right battery for your car.
These automotive acronyms and abbreviations can help you understand how your car battery works.