ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Electrical System
10/10/2011
● BATTERY — Provides current for cranking the engine, and to supplement the electrical needs of the vehicle. Automotive 12-volt batteries are usually located in the engine compartment, but some may be mounted elsewhere (under back seat, in the ... more
Cold-Weather Battery Opportunities
10/21/2010
Because a conventional battery retains only 40 percent of its electrical discharge capacity at 0 degrees F, it’s no wonder that the first cold snap brings out the worst in batteries and the best in battery sales. more
Batteries Are Working Harder Than Ever
4/13/2010
The basic chemistry inside a car battery has not changed, and average battery life is still only about four to six years (and can be as little as three years in really hot climates). more |
BATTERIES: WHAT’S YOUR PRODUCT I.Q.?
12/9/2011
Car batteries are a frequently replaced underhood component, more so than many other parts such as spark plugs, plug wires, sensors, water pumps, alternators, starters, even belts and hoses. The typical car or light truck will probably go through four or... more
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