batteries

While battery powered electric drivers and impacts have transformed the way mechanics work nowadays, they do pose a conundrum around the shop: How do you keep all your power tool […]

The cliché claims that, in springtime, a young person’s fancy turns to love. That is, unless they’re gearhead—in which case that attention is more likely focused on busting their car […]

If you read our earlier post on How Long Does it Take to Charge an Electric Vehicle, then you may already know our pithy initial response: It depends. But that’s […]

A battery BCI number indicates the physical size dimensions of the battery rather than its Amp Hours (AH) rating. The BCI group numbers are used to categorize automotive batteries by […]

Few of us give consideration to how and why battery mounting can be used as an advantage. We know that the majority of drag cars and many street/strip machines have […]

Forget gasoline or ethanol. Your car doesn’t run on petrochemicals; it runs on electricity. And for the most part, the power source in that car is a battery (or two). […]

For some racers, 12 volts just aren’t enough. Many drag racers and circle track racers have opted to run 16-volt batteries to give their ignition system and other components a boost. […]

Dead battery. Dim lights. Flickering gauges. Any one of these symptoms can be a sign of a weak charging system. Your charging system is responsible for restoring the charge to […]

Editor’s Note: This guest post is courtesy of the Car Care Council, which is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware” program. […]

Automotive batteries are hefty fellas. Many OE batteries check in at 40 pounds or more, and even “lightweight” racing batteries tip the scales at 20 pounds or so. While that […]