While replacing a car battery used to be a fairly simple process, it’s often much more complicated in modern cars. After reading some of the potential problems noted below, you may decide it’s a chore ...

Installing a new car battery might seem straightforward, but connecting it incorrectly — usually by swapping the positive and negative cables – can cause major damage. A backward connection directs ...

Replacing a car battery was one of the first things I learned to do on a car. I’ve probably replaced a dozen batteries under various conditions—in my garage, outside in the snow, in a store parking ...

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A car’s battery powers everything from starting the ignition to running electronics. But over time, the battery can lose its charge and experience a dip in performance. A typical sealed lead-acid (SLA ...

Installing a new car battery might seem straightforward, but connecting it incorrectly -- usually by swapping the positive and negative cables -- can cause major damage. A backward connection directs ...

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Chevrolet’s 1967 to 1972 “Action Line” C10 is arguably the most timeless and revered classic pickup truck in the world. The rigs are loved by hot rodders for their square, boxy styling (especially ...

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Have you ever wondered how a car engine starts? Or how the air conditioner turns on when the car is switched off? The answer to these questions is simple: the battery plays an essential part in the ...