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Your vehicle’s battery and charging system are essential to modern driving. The SLI (starting, lighting, and ignition) battery provides initial power to the starter motor, ignition system, fuel system, and engine management computers. Once the engine is running on its own, the charging system takes over, generating current to recharge the battery and power the […]
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Whether you start your car by pushing a button, turning a key, tapping an app, or saying, “Alexa, start my car,” you expect the engine to respond. Unfortunately, car starting problems can leave you stranded. Recently, we’ve been covering jumper cables and booster packs. In keeping with this theme, here are some other car starting […]
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The car battery, whether it’s 15 °C or -15 °C, it plays a critical role in getting your car, truck, or SUV started. Though it’s not something you think about every day, your driving habits and maintenance practices play a big role in how much power will be available the next time you start your […]
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Learning how to use a block heater is a rite of passage in Canada. You know you’re in a cold part of the world when you see little plugs dangling from the grilles of every car on the street. Have you ever wondered what those things are? Or exactly how a block heater works? It’s […]
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Your vehicle’s charging system carries a heavier burden once the winter months roll around. Shorter days mean that the headlights and accessory lights are on more often, and the heating system draws extra current for the blower and seats. Meanwhile, the entire setup is subjected to chilling temperatures, which can expose wiring flaws or issues […]
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A strong, healthy battery is essential to the proper operation of your vehicle. A battery can last four to five years with proper care, although battery failure can occur in as little as three years in hot climates. Premature battery failure can occur as a result of chronic undercharging, overcharging, abuse, or vibration. Since modern […]
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Discovering you’ve got a dead car battery after turning your key in the ignition and hearing nary a click from the starter is a frustrating experience. Luckily, there are many ways to get the juice back into your vehicle: booster pack, battery charger, etc… Though which one to choose depends on the situation. Check out the following […]
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The battery is a crucial part of your vehicle. It sends power to the starter to turn over the engine and stores electricity generated by the alternator to maintain power. Extending the life of your car battery can help you avoid an untimely breakdown. Most car batteries will last three to five years, but multiple factors […]
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CAR WON’T START! ALTERNATOR OR BATTERY? You depend on your car to get you where you need to go, so when it doesn’t start, it can be a pretty big problem. There are a number of reasons why this might happen, but one of the most common is that it isn’t getting enough electricity to […]
