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Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports.&...
Published on: Jan 21, 2024
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's componen...
Published on: Dec 24, 2023
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important t...
Published on: Nov 20, 2022
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power out...
Published on: Jul 10, 2022
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...
Published on: Jun 26, 2022
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely.
Unfortunately, m...
Published on: Jan 01, 2022
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itsel...
Published on: Jun 13, 2021