Car Maintenance

Car wont start. It just goes click or it will not turn over fast enough to start. It is probably your battery. Here is a few steps to making your car run again.

When winter arrives and you live in a cold climate, it's time to get your vintage car off the road and ready for storage. The one thing you should not overlook is how to get the car battery ready...

When parking a motorcycle over the winter, it is customary to disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery to keep the motorcycle from going dead while sitting for an extended period. ...

The alternator is a device under the hood of your car that is spun via the serpentine belt. While the alternator is spinning, it is charging the vehicle's battery, so all the electrical components...

Ignition coils are the heart of the ignition system on your car. The coil is responsible for sending a high voltage electrical charge to the distributor so that it can be sent to the spark plugs...

If your alternator needs to be replaced, you will probably notice some small problems with the electrical components of your car. Dim headlights are often the first sign followed by a slow,...

A fuel filter is vital to the life of your Ford. The filter is the only component that can remove large deposits left over from the gasoline refinement process before they enter the engine and...

Charging SLA batteries is a simple task that must be done from time to time as these batteries will occasionally drain down. SLA or Sealed Lead Acid batteries are commonly used in cars, golf carts...

Most people who own a vehicle will at one time or another find themselves with a dead battery. Follow these instructions and you'll be able to properly charge a car battery

A lead acid battery consists of a set of lead electrodes (called plates) immersed in an electrolyte solution of sulfuric acid and water. This technology provides good power storage in a reliable...

Most of us have been or will be in a situation that requires using jumper cables some time within our lives. The situation is unfortunate, but almost unavoidable. Sometimes we forget to turn off...

Corroded battery cables and electrical connectors can prevent a vehicle from starting. The electrical power that is needed from the battery is blocked by the corrosion. This corrosion needs to be...

Changing the fuel filter in your Mitsubishi Eclipse can be expensive when the car is handed over to a local car mechanic or work shop. But the process of changing the fuel filter on a Mitsubishi...

If you have to jump start your Mercedes, it may indicate you have other problems. It could be a sign the battery is dead or perhaps the alternator is about to go out. In most cases, the...

Modern car batteries are reliable and long-lasting. When they cease to work properly, it is usually due to sulfation. Sulfation occurs when the lead electrodes in the battery become coated with...

Since its founding in 1902, Cadillac has represented American luxury at its finest, building world class automobiles including the Eldorado, Seville and, most recently, the CTS. Enthusiasts have...

Preventative maintenance on your vehicle will almost always prevent added expenses later. The car battery is no different. Cars depend on the battery for their many electronic components. Poor and...

So, how much is a new battery these days? $60 for a cheapy? Oh, you have an import, well now were talking $$$ ! Oh, And you want it installed? $$$$ ! How about we take some everyday things...

We all agree that proper maintainence will increase gas mileage and longevity of your vehicle. But saving at the pump is not the only place you can save. You can save a lot by doing your own...

Winter driving conditions can be hazardous enough. When the temperatures drop below zero, just getting the vehicle started can be challenging enough. While most people may only experience a few...

A simple way to get your rotary engine to start after its been flooded ( too much gas).

Dead car batteries rarely come at opportune times. Knowing ways that batteries can be drained can help preserve the life of your battery. Being tuned in to the ease with which your car is cranking...

Until the 1980s, the vast majority of automobile manufactures painted their engine blocks. Each company used a different color, and sometimes those colors changed over time. Although the paint was...

A frequently dead battery or an alternator warning light coming on in a car usually means battery charging problems. Some of the problems may be serious and will generally require a mechanic, but...

Draining gasoline from vehicles poses a difficult process for many, and a few different techniques are available for doing so. Due to rampant theft of fuel from vehicles via siphoning, most modern...

Keeping your vehicles battery free from corrosion is very important. Corroded terminals result in poor electrical flow. This will also result in your vehicle not starting. Here are some basics in...

The fog light on a vehicle helps to illuminate the road ahead during bad weather. The fog light sits low to the ground so that it shines, presumably, below fog and thus helps the driver to see...

Amp hours are the standard measure of the energy storage capacity of 12-volt and other batteries. When in use, a battery's voltage remains constant. The current (amperage) varies depending on how...

Jump-starting a vehicle is an old-school but effective way to start your vehicle when the battery does not have enough stored electricity to turn over the starter and get your vehicle going. It's...

Operating your BMW's electrical system while the motor is not running is a direct drain on the battery. If your battery is dead, starting the car is impossible without a boost from another...

Maintaining the tail lights of your Lexus ES300 is important for more than one reason. Besides being a critical part of safe motoring, it is illegal to operate a vehicle without properly working...

The lead acid batteries used in automobiles are expensive to replace. However, you can often restore dead car batteries and extend their useful life. The most common reason for a dead battery is...

The fuel filter is one of the most commonly overlooked maintenance components. This can be particularly problematic with the 350 engine, since the fuel filter screws directly into the carburetor,...

The strength of your golf cart is determined by the batteries---the stronger the batteries, the more power your golf cart will have. As with all batteries, you must eventually change the batteries...

Automotive batteries, like other parts of an automobile, need to be maintained regularly. Even a so-called "maintenance-free" battery must be charged at regular intervals, which is normally done...

Honda stopped production of the Honda Accord Hybrid in late 2007 and only 25,000 units were sold in North America. However, the model does appear to have several known problems, including a...

Gel cell batteries are internally sealed from the outside environment. They are some of the safest batteries on the market. During the charging process, the individual cells do not emit an...

To troubleshoot a Chevy 350 engine expediently, you must figure out if the problem is the ignition, electrical, fuel or mechanical. If the engine is not making noise (i.e. banging or knocking), it...

BMW has a reputation for building high-quality sporty vehicles. Most BMW models have a trunk-mounted battery, rather than a traditional engine-bay-mounted battery. This is due to limited engine...

Need to jump start your car battery? Believe it or not, there is some skill and memorization involved. Here are a few tips on how to jump start your battery safely and correctly.

Nearly all new Toyota vehicles come with a keyless entry remote. This small remote attaches to your key chain and can be used to unlock and lock your car, in addition to activating the panic...

Automobile headlights are one of the most often used and least considered parts of a vehicle. When issues arise with this part of the vehicle, the most common remedy is to simply replace the bulb....

Driving a car with a faulty or burnt out headlamp can not only get you a ticket, but it can be dangerous as well. If you have a Dodge Stratus, changing the headlight is an easy process. You're not...

The alternator is part of the charging system of your vehicle. Other parts of the charging system include your battery, voltage regulator and wires. Knowing the signs that indicate that your...

Optima batteries have a well deserved reputation as some of the highest quality and longest lasting batteries on the market. The company uses a patented technology called Spiralcell in its...

Optima batteries are used extensively in boats, tractors, cars and other vehicles. Optima batteries are a sealed lead acid battery designed for maximum electrical output. The are factory sealed so...

A large SUV like a Chevy Tahoe requires a battery that is functioning properly and has plenty of cold cranking amps. A battery like this should be tested frequently and replaced when there are any...

A car owner who has a car that does not start or has difficulty starting often immediately points to the battery as the problem. This may or may not do be the root cause, as there are other parts...

Car batteries drain down over time no matter how much you maintain them. The battery in your 2003 Hyundai Sonata is no exception. When your battery fails, it usually does so at a bad time. While a...

When a driver parks a car, shuts off the engine and removes the key, most devices in the car shut off or otherwise go into a power-saving mode. Some devices, though, continue to draw a small...