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Car batteries provide a vehicle’s life force. We rely on them to get our cars started and keep them running, to power helpful onboard accessories and even to charge electronic devices. The average car battery life can be anywhere from three to five years, but the exact…
Most batteries in today’s vehicles fancy themselves “maintenance free,” but that’s not entirely true. This just means you won’t be concerning yourself with pulling terminals or pouring electrolyte. Actually, these batteries require attention to stay in good shape…
Are Electric Car Batteries Different from Traditional Lead-Acid Types?
There are many reasons to learn how to jump a car battery. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to save money and not call a tow truck.
A car battery wears out just like any other battery and eventually needs to be replaced. But one battery size does not fit all. Indeed, there are a number of … Continue Reading What Are Car Battery Cold Cranking Amps and Reserve Capacity?
Car batteries are generally out of sight and out of mind. But handling a car battery can be tricky. When the time comes, here’s how you can do it safely.
Follow these car battery maintenance tips and you can avoid seeing jumper cables in your future.
A maintenance-free battery still needs care. Here’s how to keep your car’s battery in top shape.
Winter got you down? Don’t let it slow your roll. Learn to spot car battery issues in cold weather before they leave you stranded.
Car battery chemistry hasn’t always looked how it does now. Automotive batteries have continually evolved since they became commonplace as a tool to assist with starting a vehicle (prior to which, a mechanical hand-crank had been required). These batteries — still known in some circles as start-ignition-lighting batteries due to…