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Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: Battery Acid Leaking into Battery Box
If you receive customer reports in Model 163.154/157/172/174/175 vehicles, all model years, of acid leaking from the battery ventilation hole causing damage to the battery box, follow the remedy procedures below which detail installing a hose/receptacle combination. More
Mitch Schneider: Emotional Battery
For most of us, it has been a tough year. And, even if you are one of the "lucky" shop owners who have seen a rise in their year-end numbers - "lucky" as in where "opportunity" meets "preparation," and all the skill, hard work, insight, discipline and determination that goes along with that kind of luck - it hasn't been an easy year for the majority of your clients regardless of where you are. More
Tech Feature: Handling Hybrid Service
Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into the independent service bays. However, it's entirely realistic to expect hybrids to become a growing part of the automotive service market. More
Advance Auto Parts Offers Car Battery Care Tips
Car batteries can go bad as a result of undercharging, overcharging, or from corrosion due to the vapor that is produced while the battery is charging during driving. More
Tech Feature: Breezing Through Ignition Off Draw Tests
One of the biggest differences in servicing the Sebring convertible from other Chrysler models was its battery location - behind the driver's side wheel well. More
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
On any VW model, one or more of the following symptoms may be possible: Discharged battery; Engine does not start because of low battery voltage; Voltage display in the combination instrument displays too low; or "Low battery" fault codes in various control modules. More
Diagnostic Solutions: Modern Battery Design and Testing
Modern battery technology is changing the way we deal with battery testing and replacement. More
Power Assist: Servicing Saturn VUE Hybrids
The hybrid version of the Saturn VUE was initially referred to as the "Green Line" model because of its improved fuel economy: 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway versus 22/27 for the regular version of the VUE. The Green Line moniker has since been dropped for the 2009 model year. More
Tech Tip: Servicing a Malfunctioning Automotive Ignition Switch
The automotive ignition switch, formerly a straightforward device used to connect battery voltage to various circuits and prevent theft of the vehicle, has recently been switched up. More
Tech Tip: Seven Frequently Asked Questions about Automotive Batteries
What is Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) Rating? This industry rating measures the cranking power a battery has available to start a car's engine at 0 degrees F. Battery Council International defines it as the number of amperes a lead acid battery at 0 degrees F can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at least 1.2 volts per cell .... More
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