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Hot Weather Zaps Car Batteries |
Surprisingly, excessive heat and overcharging are the two main reasons for shortened battery life. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, thus damaging the internal structure of the battery. A malfunctioning component in the charging system, usually the voltage regulator, allows too high a charging rate. That's slow death for a battery.
True, there are more road service calls in cold weather for dead batteries that cause starting failure. That's when a battery's output is diminished because of sluggish electro-chemical action that gives the battery its power. Also, colder temperatures increase thickness of the engine oil, making the engine harder to turn over. These factors lead to harder starting.
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August is the last blast of summer so if you haven’t gotten a ride in a convertible yet, do it soon. What three specialty convertibles did General Motors originally introduce in 1953?
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Prepare Your Teen for the Road with Car Knowledge |
No one likes to deal with a maintenance malfunction on the side of the road, but sometimes it happens. Would your new teenage driver know what to do?
Automotive preventive maintenance and repair knowledge is like algebra, says the Car Care Council. We're not born knowing it, it has to be learned. Teach your young drivers the basics about their cars before they get the keys. If you don't know much about automotive maintenance/ repair, do yourself a favor and learn it along with your kids. Here are a few tips:
• Explain that all cars, new and old, need regular attention. Make sure your teenager knows and follows the maintenance schedule for his/her car. In addition to making a car safe to drive, preventive maintenance can save thousands of dollars during a lifetime of driving.
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