Diagnosing, Servicing & Replacing Batteries
Just last summer, I had three batteries pass a conductance test, but fail to crank the engine on a sustained basis. The conductance tester indicated that these batteries were “good,” but they tested well below 100% capacity. In two cases, I was pursuing parasitic battery drain problems with used batteries. In another case, I had a new battery that would pass a conductance test, but not accept a recharge, said Gary Goms, Import Specialist Contributor.
Interstate Batteries Joins Forces With Universal Technical Institute
Interstate Batteries continues to raise awareness about technician careers with its newest partner Universal Technical Institute (UTI). With the new partnership with UTI, Interstate will provide the latest technology and curriculum support to help students excel in their education, as well as increase awareness of the opportunities available in the automotive industry.
OPTIMA Batteries Presents ‘OPTIMA’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car’
OPTIMA Batteries is looking for the best street-legal performance car in America.
Interstate Batteries Shifts Myths Surrounding Automotive Technicians With Twitter Chat
Interstate Batteries and automotive industry experts shared the truth about being an automotive technician, while debunking myths and lies about the profession, during the brand’s #ShiftTheMyth Twitter Chat on July 24.
Interstate Batteries Hosting #ShiftTheMyth Twitter Chat To Debunk Auto Tech Myths
Interstate Batteries is bringing together some of the auto repair industry’s best experts to share insights and advice with future technicians during its #ShiftTheMyth Twitter Chat.
AGM Batteries And Testing
Two of the greatest changes in starting/charging systems during the past few model years have been the expanded use of the Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery as standard equipment and the accelerating pricing structures of both AGM and conventional flooded-cell batteries. In the past, I knew many shop managers who simply replaced any battery that
‘Search For The Ultimate Street Car’ By OPTIMA Batteries Returns To MAVTV
“The OPTIMA Batteries Search for the Ultimate Street Car” will return in September for its fourth season on MAVTV Motorsports Network.
VIDEO: Batteries And Module Reflashing
Andrew Markel discusses why it is important to have a dedicated constant-voltage battery charger when reflashing a vehicle’s module.
Impact Of Summer Heat On Batteries
Summer temperatures can be a nightmare for car batteries. As a technician, you need to be able to spot the telltale warning signs of weakened batteries and sell your customers on the need for service.
AGM Batteries And Testing
Two of the greatest changes we’ve seen in starting/charging systems during the past few model years have been the expanded use of the Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery as standard equipment and the accelerating pricing structures of both AGM and conventional flooded-cell batteries.
