VIDEO: The Battery Replacement Step You Always Forget
Battery replacement is one of the most common repairs performed by a shop, but some late-model vehicles require more than just attaching the cables and hold-downs.
What Winter Can Do To Battery Life
Most shops in colder climates start to see an influx of customers with battery service needs as the holidays approach.
VIDEO: Choosing The Right Battery
Finding the right battery for the vehicle’s unique needs is vital for keeping your customers on the road. It’s extremely important that your replacement batteries meet or exceed the requirements of the Original Equipment.
Top 10 Changes To Stop/Start Vehicles
It is essential to understand what is different on vehicles with start/stop systems and how it might change your diagnostic approach.
VIDEO: When Can A Battery Freeze?
Andrew Markel discusses batteries in winter conditions, and how the state of charge can determine when it freezes.
VIDEO: Choosing The Right Battery
Andrew Markel discusses battery selection, and which aspects to consider to choose the right one for the vehicle.
VIDEO: Installing A Battery Vent Kit Properly
Andrew Markel discusses battery vent kits, and why installing them properly is essential to ensure proper ventilation of gases.
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.
VIDEO: Extra Services After Battery Replacement
Replacing a battery may be a relatively simple job, but are you really doing everything you can to make the customer happy afterwards? Andrew Markel checks off a list of extra services to perform after a battery job.
VIDEO: Battery Considerations During Module Reflash
Andrew Markel explains module reflashing, and the important step of keeping the battery voltage supported during the procedure.
VIDEO: Using A Scan Tool When Replacing Battery
Andrew Markel explains how you should be using a scan tool every time a battery is replaced.
Shifty Battery Drain
Let’s go into the shop for a first-hand look a 2012 Ford F150 with a battery drain and no remote start.
