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AUTOMOBILE BATTERY xx AUTOMOBILE xx AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM xx BATTERY How to make your car's battery last longer. Maintenance tips and a look at power requirements of some accessories. How to buy the right battery for your car. How to tell when you need a new battery, what the numbers and specifications mean, and how to extend the life of a battery. How to jump-start your car safely. Car battery tester. Build a simple meter to estimate a car battery's cranking amps. Battery isolator circuit allows two batteries to be charged from one alternator. Ten steps to follow to safe battery boosting. Installing a battery pan replacement in your car. How to maintain a car battery. Tip: Warm automobile battery by turning on headlights for a short time before starting car. Good for cold weather starts. How to buy and care for automotive batteries. Repairing and replacing battery cables. Tips on cleaning your car's battery. Tips for maintaining sealed or maintenance-free auto batteries. Automobile battery basics and maintenance tips. Quick tests of auto battery and charging system. Booster cable selection and repair guide. Includes safety tips on using one. How to care for your car battery and instructions on installing a new one. Preventive maintenance for automobile battery. Troubleshooting to improve battery performance. Preventive maintenance tips for your auto battery. Keeping batteries charged. A look at the charging system's major parts, what to check, and how to spot a problem. Basic maintenance tips for automobile batteries. How to maintain and service your car's battery. Tips on how to care for your car's battery. Battery and regulator hints. Some facts about your car's battery. How it works, how to test it, charge it and keep it functioning. Routine battery care and maintenance tips. How to keep your car's battery strong this winter. A "smart" car-battery booster cable makes jump-starting a motor vehicle nearly foolproof. A red LED warns against making wrong (negative-to-positive) connections before the final connection is made. "Bootstrap starting" and other cold-weather battery lore. Tip: Use instant coffee to clean battery cables and terminals. Electrical circuit for handling a second battery. Inexpensive auto battery tester simulates 200-ampere starter-motor load. Automotive projects. (1) Turn indicator annunciator for the hearing impaired. (2) Battery-charger probe checks to see if a charger is already on and/or connected properly. (3) Circuit to add both turn and brake signals to older vehicles. (4) Headlight reminder alarm that requires only 3 components. (5) Circuit to determine if your engine-block heater is working. More automotive circuits. (1) Tri-color LED is used to indicate when a circuit is under power. (2) Headlights-on reminder. (3) Car-battery charger has built-in smarts that allow it to automatically switch from high to trickle charge. (4) Simplist headlights-on alarm. (5) Jumper-cable polarity checker. Smart batteries have arrived. A review of the latest in auto battery technology plus tips on locating the source of an unwanted current drain. Winter battery care for your car. Proper testing, care and maintenance of your auto battery. How to stretch the life of your battery. Car Care Guide. How to service and maintain a battery. Car Care Guide. Servicing the battery and charging system. Tip: Only use a battery puller to remove battery cables. The proper five-step method to use battery jumper cables. All about automobile batteries. How they work, how they're made, how to buy one and how to take care of it. Tip: Check your battery's "pigtail" wire for a loose or dirty connection. What you should know about the care, testing and recharging of maintenance-free batteries. How to inspect and maintain a battery. Tip: How to test for a good battery ground connection. Prewinter car care. Cooling system, cold starting, engine tuneup, battery maintenance, suspension, tires and wheels, body and paint. Getting the most from your automobile battery. How to determine the state of charge in a maintenance-free auto battery. Proper procedure for connecting booster cables when jump-starting a car. Tip on the only safe way to use jumper cables to jump-start an automobile. Use a plug-in strip heater and fiberglass insulation to keep your automobile battery warm during the winter and improve starting performance. Preventing battery brownouts. Troubleshooting your automobile battery and charging system. 5 tips for safe handling of auto batteries. Tip: Weekly wipe-down of an auto battery eliminates corrosion buildup and prolongs life. Tip on maintaining batteries with side cable terminals. Three wiring techniques for adding a second battery to a truck. Tip on using a 9-volt battery and a cigarette lighter adapter to keep the memory circuits of an automobile's computer and radio equipment "alive" while you are changing the auto's battery. Replacing an auto battery. Some tips. What to do when a car needs battery replacement too frequently. Good service will lengthen battery life. Install a switch to prevent damage to alternator rectifier diodes when recharging a battery. A 16-page special report on auto storage batteries and what they do. Tools and techniques for servicing auto batteries. How to install an extra battery and battery mount in a truck or recreational vehicle to insure starting. Auxiliary battery is controlled by a switch on the dashboard. Tip on checking side-mount batteries for hidden corrosion. How to install a second 12-volt auto battery in a car or van which needs extra electrical capacity. Automobile battery monitor circuit has three LEDs to indicate four voltage levels (11, 12, 13, and 14 volts). Cold weather car starter. This device automatically connects a separate, fully charged auxiliary battery to auto ignition when starting and then connects the car's battery when car is started. Est. cost: $9 (less battery). Prepare your auto battery for winter. Starting your car with a "dead" battery. Winterize your battery. Test and clean it. Making your auto battery last longer. Setup for cleaning battery posts, terminals, and trays consists of a modified plastic jug, a brush and a baking soda solution. Making new battery cables. Lead-acid storage batteries. Design, operation, charging, etc. Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 7. Battery and starter troubleshooting. Servicing lead-acid storage batteries. | |||||||||
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