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 […]

If you are sure that your car battery is drained, you have to either jump-start it or replace it. In order to make sure you will not encounter the same problem, you also have to find out what caused your car battery do die. It is not very difficult to determine the causes that have […]

Most car batteries function because they contain lead compounds and acid for creating power. The battery powers the lights and the devices in the car when the engine is off and then it re-charges from the alternator when the car is running. There are thick cables, which connect the battery to the alternator and the […]

The car battery is very important for the good functioning of your vehicle. It is the one which provides power for the engine to start and which keeps the devices and lights on the car functional. You can increase the lifespan of your car battery if you take some simple measures that will make it […]

The battery of the car is meant to provide enough power in order for the engine to start. It is also supposed to deliver an electric current to devices and lights in the car and it charges from the alternator when the car is running. The battery is also a back-up source of energy from […]

Step 1     You will need a set of open-end box wrenches with a Ѕ” option.  To remove the battery, disconnect the terminals, starting with the negative terminals first to prevent the battery from short-circuiting or a shock to you.  You will need the wrench to remove the bracket bolts that secure the battery in […]

Your car is important to you so it is important to keep it operating smoothly. Performing some basic maintenance on your vehicle will not only save you money, but it will contribute to the longevity of the vehicle’s life. If your battery terminals are corroded, you can experience problems such as a rough start, or […]