Over my 50 years in the auto repair industry, I’ve repaired hundreds, if not thousands, of battery cable terminals. But one particularly troublesome situation stands out. Once while I was charging a ...

So, how do we rescue a dead battery? If you have a friend nearby with a working car and a charged battery, we can use jumper ...

First, let’s go over the correct steps for jump-starting. I want to tell you that just following the "standard procedure" you see online step by step is not enough; during my first attempt, I missed ...

We've all been guilty of neglecting what's underneath our car's hood at one point or another. Most car owners rarely touch the battery unless there's a loose connection at the terminals or it's time ...

Swapping a car battery might seem like one of those basic maintenance tasks you can do blindfolded until sparks start flying, your stereo forgets who you are, and your car throws a tantrum. Most ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Grease is slippery stuff well-known for its lubricating qualities — usually. However, when we're talking about greasing your battery terminals ...

A dead car battery can leave you stranded, which can be inconvenient at best or downright dangerous at worst. In many cases you can jump-start the vehicle, but that’s not always possible. Reviving a ...

Baking soda and water can be a good, inexpensive mixture to clean corrosion and crud from a car battery. Extreme temperatures affect battery performance so take steps to limit the impact. It’s early ...