Interstate Batteries Again Named U.S. Automotive Technicians’ Preferred Brand
For the sixth consecutive year, United States automotive technicians voted Interstate Batteries the brand to beat, outperforming its competitors in brand preferences and future intentions. In an annual survey conducted by Frost & Sullivan, Interstate dominated the automotive battery category with one out of every two U.S. automotive technicians choosing Interstate Batteries as their preferred brand.
Summer Heat Means Time To Check Auto Battery
Have you noticed the temperatures already starting to creep up the thermometer? Summer heat causes more stress on a car battery than cold winter temperatures.
Pulling Codes – A Hybrid Story: The Story Of P1A10
This article documents the code P1A10-Hybrid Powertrain Control Module-Battery Disabled found on a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L. Code P1A10 involves a possible interlock problem with the system. Our subject vehicle was a former police vehicle purchased at an auction – for $1! – in very poor condition. It does not run or power up, and both cluster displays are blank.
The Parts House Trains Battery Specialists, Launches New ACDelco Trucks
Florida warehouse distributor The Parts House (TPH) recently formed a team of trained specialists who will operate a new fleet of ACDelco battery trucks across Florida, according to Bill Lewis, regional vice president of TPH.
Tech Feature: Parasitic Draw Hunting With A Voltmeter
In the past, I’ve always hunted down parasitic draws with my multimeter set on the amperage scale in series with the battery cable, along with jumper leads to open and close the connection, so I could watch for the amperage drop. I also needed to know what a safe level was in order to see the actual draw (or lack of). Some techs use a dead-man switch attached to the battery post instead of jumper wires. For me, it’s whatever I have handy at the time, and time is money so the quicker I can get to the source of the problem, the better that is for my bottom line.
Johnson Controls Announces Price Increase For Lead-Acid Batteries
The company said this action is necessary to support increasing manufacturing costs and ongoing investments in health and safety and environmental projects.
Mighty Auto Parts Launches Battery Testing Video
Studies show that one in 11 properly tested batteries will need to be replaced. This educational video shows why battery testing is an essential step during service and maintenance and how to incorporate it into the inspection process.
ODYSSEY Battery By EnerSys Named Official Battery Sponsor Of Brian Deegan
EnerSys announced that its ODYSSEY battery brand will be the official battery of Brian Deegan, short course off-road truck and rally car racer, freestyle motocross rider and pioneer in action sports.
Diagnostic Solutions: Starter & Battery Diagnostics
Import Specialist Contributor Gary Goms says that early 1900s inventor Charles F. Kettering’s electric self-starter transformed the automobile from a temperamental novelty item into a practical means of transportation.
ACDelco Powers Up Its Fleet Battery Portfolio
ACDelco has released two new fleet battery part numbers in its continuing effort to provide fleet servicers a broader variety of battery choices.
ODYSSEY Battery Search App Now Available
EnerSys, manufacturer of the ODYSSEY battery, has just introduced the new ODYSSEY Battery Search App, a free download for Android and Apple mobile devices.
Memory Lane: Nuts, Bolts And Screws – Finishing A Chevy Restoration Project
Gary Goms discusses the mechanical challenges of restoring a truck that he began maintaining when he went to work in a gas station – back in 1957!