Battery Care and Maintenance Tips -EricTheCarGuy
Battery Care and Maintenance tips was actually suggested by my good friend and forum moderator at EricTheCarGuy.com, College man aka Paul Krawsek. I thought it was a great idea for a video so I ran with it. The batteries in our vehicles are often overlooked until they don t work. With a little time, some relatively inexpensive tools, and a basic knowledge of what to look for, you can keep your battery working for a very long time. You ll also know if the battery isn t on it s way out before there is a failure. No on likes getting stranded and this is a good way to prevent that. I hope the tips in this video are helpful and help you take care of your automotive batteries. Thanks for watching. The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com More info on battery maintenance: http://www.batterystuff.com/kb/articles/battery-articles/battery-basics.html Information on Specific Gravity: http://support.rollsbattery.com/support/articles/4347-measuring-specific-gravity Tools and Other Stuff Zep Battery Cleaner: http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Battery-Cleaner-Protector?gclid=CMPSjPCPisQCFY-EaQodkyEAuA Battery Holder/Carrier Tool: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/atd-tools-5486-heavy-duty-battery-carrier/#oid=1002_1 Terminal Cleaner: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/performance-tool-w147fb-battery-terminal-cleaner-each/#oid=1002_1 Battery Charger: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/clore-automotive-4506-6-12-volt-charge-it-smart-battery-charger/#oid=1002_1 Battery Load Tester: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/clore-automotive-1852-100-amp-battery-load-tester/#oid=1002_1 Battery Conductance Tester: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/midtronics-pbt50-battery-conductance-tester/#oid=1002_1 DVOM: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/electronic-specialties-480a-auto-ranging-digital-multimeter/#oid=1002_1 Battery Terminals: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/performance-tool-w1686c-deluxe-lead-battery-terminal/#oid=1002_1 Really Good Battery Terminals: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/audiopipe-x700p-battery-terminal-xxx-positive/#oid=1002_1 Battery Hold Down Kit: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/performance-tool-w1691c-crossbar-battery-hold-down/#oid=1002_1 Related Videos Alternator/Charging System Diagnosis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTGz0PKIl84 Starter Diagnosis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKjdnQ0sHQc&feature=relmfu Checking Battery Terminals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ze7pzrhRIs Parasitic draw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF1gijj03_0 Basic Electrical troubleshooting 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLVu2HYtOhA Basic Electrical troubleshooting 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVSvA0y-peA Testing Relays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWmt6gorzUg Electronics Are Stupid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmmMpKOx3cU Discussion about this video: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/18-The-EricTheCarGuy-Video-Forum/56828-battery-care-and-maintenance-tips#129976 Useful articles. Engine overheat: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats No start problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems Idle issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems Performance issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues Diagnosing Noises: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/diagnosing-noises-in-your-car Diagnosing Vibrations: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/determining-the-causes-of-vehicle-vibrations Electrical Problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems HVAC problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problem Leaks: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks MPG: http://ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-the-causes-of-poor-mpg Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Google+: https://plus.google.com/100195180196698058780/posts Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.
