Mighty Auto Parts Launches Battery Testing Video
Studies show that one in 11 properly tested batteries will need to be replaced. This educational video shows why battery testing is an essential step during service and maintenance and how to incorporate it into the inspection process.
ODYSSEY Battery By EnerSys Named Official Battery Sponsor Of Brian Deegan
EnerSys announced that its ODYSSEY battery brand will be the official battery of Brian Deegan, short course off-road truck and rally car racer, freestyle motocross rider and pioneer in action sports.
Diagnostic Solutions: Starter & Battery Diagnostics
Import Specialist Contributor Gary Goms says that early 1900s inventor Charles F. Kettering’s electric self-starter transformed the automobile from a temperamental novelty item into a practical means of transportation.
ACDelco Powers Up Its Fleet Battery Portfolio
ACDelco has released two new fleet battery part numbers in its continuing effort to provide fleet servicers a broader variety of battery choices.
ODYSSEY Battery Search App Now Available
EnerSys, manufacturer of the ODYSSEY battery, has just introduced the new ODYSSEY Battery Search App, a free download for Android and Apple mobile devices.
Memory Lane: Nuts, Bolts And Screws – Finishing A Chevy Restoration Project
Gary Goms discusses the mechanical challenges of restoring a truck that he began maintaining when he went to work in a gas station – back in 1957!
EnerSys Rebrands Line As ODYSSEY Extreme Series Batteries
EnerSys has rebranded its existing line of ODYSSEY batteries as ODYSSEY Extreme Series batteries to differentiate between the existing product line and a new line of batteries that is in development for the consumer market.
ACDelco Introduces Replacement Battery For Chevy Spark
ACDelco has introduced a replacement battery for the Chevrolet Spark mini car, a global vehicle that recently went on sale in the U.S.
Obama Administration Finalizes 54.5 MPG Fuel Efficiency Standards
In total, the Administration’s national program to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will save consumers more than $1.7 trillion at the gas pump and reduce U.S. oil consumption by 12 billion barrels.
Memory Lane: Culture Club – Restoring a Vehicle to ‘Car Culture’ Status
What some call the “car culture” still exists today as many large, organized “cruises” are held in various metro areas during the summer, as well as a number of car shows in the country’s smaller towns. This year was special because my body and paint (B&P) man and I had just finished putting the finishing touches on my old 1st-series 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup, which I inherited from my dad in 1973.
Diagnostic Solutions: Testing Automotive Batteries and Starters
In the real world, battery and starter testing data can vary widely and for no apparent
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Solving Late-Model Charging System Dilemmas
This month’s Diagnostic Dilemma involves a pristine 1995 Buick Park Avenue with a customer complaint of dimming instrument cluster lights, a flickering voltmeter needle, a driveability bucking complaint and a dead battery. The alternator had been replaced due to an indication of excessive AC ripple on the shop’s hand-held battery and charging system tester. A P1630 trouble code was present, indicating a high/low condition with battery voltage.