Battery
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Here's an interesting statistic for our in Riverside, CA, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 5...Published on: Jul 24, 2016 -
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the...Published on: Jan 31, 2017 -
Hello, welcome to California Smog & Automotive Institute. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Riverside runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with...Published on: Mar 13, 2017 -
Today's report from California Smog & Automotive Institute is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or anoth...Published on: Jul 25, 2017 -
Modern vehicles in and around Riverside run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Riverside drivers without having so much power that there is danger of elec...Published on: Oct 02, 2017 -
Hello Riverside drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Rivers...Published on: Oct 20, 2019
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Hello Riverside drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you d...Published on: Mar 22, 2020 -
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, m...Published on: Feb 07, 2021
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One thing all Riverside drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Cal...Published on: Jan 09, 2022 -
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power out...Published on: Feb 27, 2022
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You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's componen...Published on: May 28, 2023
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OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...Published on: Jun 25, 2023
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Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next...Published on: Aug 20, 2023 -
{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/autonet-battery-basics.jpg') }} It's important for Riverside drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – ...Published on: Jan 07, 2024