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A car battery is a crucial component that plays a vital role in the operation of a vehicle. Its primary function is to provide electrical energy to start the engine and power various electrical ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

Unless your vehicle won’t start or you already suspect battery issues, wait at least a few days without driving to test your car battery. Your car’s alternator charges the battery while the vehicle is ...

Measuring rise time for a power source. Voltage vs. time signals measurements via a scope. A practical setup for battery testing. I was recently asked a question about a dc power supply, aka a voltage ...

A quick calculation: To estimate a battery’s internal resistance, you can use a simple voltage-drop method when the ...

If you’re like some shade-tree mechanics, winter’s approach may see you inundated with family and friend requests to check a few things on their vehicles to minimize cold weather surprises. ’Tis the ...

Car batteries tend to die at the most inconvenient moments, so periodic testing is the best way to avoid these troubles. Knowing what causes repeated battery failures can help you stay ahead of the ...

This article explains the technical aspects behind our new and updated Battery Life Test 2.0. You will find the details about our (now discontinued) previous test here. Our original battery test (the ...