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Voltage Drop Testing Explained

Voltage Drop Testing Explained

Jan 29, 2019 | Blogs, Power and Ground Distribution, Starting and Charging

Voltage drop testing is a diagnostic strategy that uses a digital multimeter (DMM) or a similar tool to test actual circuit voltage and compare it with a desired circuit voltage.

Preparing Your Car for Winter

Preparing Your Car for Winter

Oct 24, 2018 | Blogs, Education, General Interest, Heating and Air Conditioning, Safety, Starting and Charging, Steering and Suspension, Wiper and Washer Systems

A car ready for winter is one that can get you safely to and from your destinations through any winter conditions. Safety is paramount, but reliability is also important when preparing your car for winter.

Checking Crank Pulley Runout

Checking Crank Pulley Runout

Feb 19, 2018 | Blogs, Engine, Cooling and Exhaust, Featured Article, General Interest, Starting and Charging

Owners of the 2012 Chevy Caprice have complained about a belt squeal noise and/or crankshaft balancer wobble.

How an Engine’s Starter Works

How an Engine’s Starter Works

Feb 15, 2018 | Blogs, Medium/Heavy Duty, Power and Ground Distribution, Starting and Charging

You turn your ignition key and the engine fires up. It’s as simple as that, right? Actually, it’s quite a bit more complicated than it seems.

Flooded VS Gel Batteries: What Are The Differences?

Flooded VS Gel Batteries: What Are The Differences?

Jun 20, 2017 | Blogs, Featured Article, Power and Ground Distribution, Starting and Charging

In today’s automotive battery market, there are choices available for every application. Beyond the options of amp hours, cranking amps (CA) and cold cranking amps (CCA), there are differences in battery construction. These choices are among three main styles of...
How An Alternator Works

How An Alternator Works

Apr 20, 2017 | Blogs, Featured Article, Power and Ground Distribution, Starting and Charging

Automotive batteries cannot meet the needs of the electrical system for extended periods of time. It’s the job of the alternator to restore electrical power to the battery. The alternator is also needed to supply current to the electrical accessories when the...
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