If you decide to refill the acid in your car battery, you might not need to buy a new battery. Extra acid will increase the lifespan of the battery and will save you some money. However, working with acid is dangerous, so you have to take all safety measures. You should always wear protective equipment […]

A large number of devices on your car require power in order to function. Changing the car battery and cutting off power completely might cause some trouble. You might lose the settings of your radio station, you might have to reset your clock, and you might even have to reset the remote lock system. Some […]

Most drivers are able to perform a battery change on their own. It might be a little bit tricky to take the battery out actually, because this is heavy. However, it is not impossible. Car batteries usually come with a sixty-month warranty. It is best to replace your car battery before it drains completely and […]

Optima car batteries must be fully charged with a battery charger in order to operate properly. If you want to have a car that drives easily, you must follow the instructions carefully. Charging it by bounding the battery with a running car and after that, allowing it charge off the alternator can harm the alternator […]

Taking proper care of the car battery can ensure you a long time driving your car safely without the help of a specialized mechanic. Modern technology has made it possible for everyone to be able to charge the car battery. Unlike older batteries with removal caps that could leak to cause explosions, the modern maintenance-free […]

It is advisable to check first the battery of your car if it is not starting. If you notice some white or bluish color substance deposits on the battery posts, do not be worried. When vehicles not running for a long, it is common that corrosion occurs, if you cleaned the posts removing the deposits, […]

It would be nice to be able to power certain household appliances like the coffee maker, for instance, from your car battery. However, this is not possible without some effort, because the car battery provides direct current (DC) while household appliances need alternating current (AC). This means that you have to convert the 12 volts […]

If you want to replace your car battery, you first have to figure out its size in order to buy a similar new one. This is known as the group size and it can be easily determined. There are actually four ways to find out the group size. Here is what you can try.  If […]

If you simply cannot start your car, you might easily get confused. There can be a multitude of causes leading to this problem, but sometimes it is only the fact that your car battery is drained. There are circumstances in which only a professional can tell what is wrong with your car. Nevertheless, before paying […]

If your car battery is corroded and you do nothing about it, chances are that it will kill your battery. There are numerous factors, which can contribute to the corrosion of your battery, and the challenge is to find out the exact cause in order to prevent it. Here is what you can do: Make […]