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Wouldn’t it be nice if your engine started perfectly every morning in winter? If it didn’t surprise you by going “on break” sooner than necessary? Help it along by maintaining your battery throughout winter. We’ll cover three DIY battery maintenance tasks you can complete in under 30 minutes.
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When your car won’t start, it’s reasonable to blame it on the battery. However, what if your alternator or starter is the cause? Let’s review the differences between starter, alternator, and battery problems to help you make quick work of the diagnosis and repair so you can get back on the road.
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Just like your muscles get stiff in the cold, the fluids in your engine become “stiff” as they thicken. These thicker fluids need to warm up to flow through your engine efficiently. In extremely cold weather (usually defined as below -15 ˚C), your alternator may drain more energy from the battery than usual to start […]
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It’s winter, perhaps the most annoying time of the year for drivers, especially if you start the car to begin warming it up and get no response when you turn the key or press the start button. A battery can drain at any time of the year, but it’s more likely in winter.
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Batteries have a habit of failing at the worst possible moment. You’re running late, it’s cold out, maybe you’re even in a parking lot, and when you turn the key… nothing. Maybe a weak click, if you’re lucky. The good news is that a drained battery doesn’t always mean a ruined day. In many cases, […]
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Reduced cranking power can indicate that battery failure is imminent. However, it can also simply be your car complaining about the cold. In this blog post, we’ll cover what cranking power is, how it connects to your vehicle’s electrical system, and more.
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Winter mornings have a way of testing both drivers and their vehicles. Few things are more frustrating than turning a key on a freezing day and hearing nothing but a click. A dead battery in the winter isn’t just an inconvenience, it can leave you stranded. The good news is that, with a little preparation […]
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A dead car battery is always an unwelcome surprise and one that can instantly throw off your day. This issue is especially common in winter, when the cold weather puts extra strain on your battery. But can you recharge your battery? Or is it time for a new one? We’ll walk you through the decision.
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The average lifetime of a car battery is three to five years. But how do you know when you need to replace your battery? We’ll cover indications that your battery is failing and then lead you through a car battery replacement. It’s one of the easiest DIY jobs – as long as you follow the right steps.
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Whether you’re planning a road trip, staying local, or fully hibernating, your car is going to need some extra attention this winter to keep it running smoothly. Let’s go over some important tasks for winterizing your vehicle and a few tips on managing the snow when on the road.
