Category: Battery
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Battery Trickle Charger: Keeping Your Battery In Top Shape
Battery Trickle Charger: What It Is and Why It Matters at Meineke in Madison When your car won’t start on East Washington Avenue or struggles near the Wisconsin State Capitol, a weak battery may be the cause. Since a battery trickle charger keeps your battery charged at a steady, low rate, it prevents it from…
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Alternator: Keeping Your Battery Charged While You Drive
What Your Alternator Does and Why It Matters at Meineke in Sheboygan In Sheboygan, whether you’re cruising along the Lake Michigan shoreline or heading to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, your alternator keeps your car powered and ready. Because it supplies electricity to your systems and charges your battery, you simply can’t go far…
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Alternator Voltage Regulator: Keeping Your Battery Safe
Alternator Voltage Regulator: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic in Sheboygan Your car runs on more than just fuel—it needs steady electrical power too. Since your alternator voltage regulator controls that power, it plays a big role in how well your car works. Whether you’re driving around Sheboygan or heading out to…
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Trickle Charger: Saving Your Battery During Storage
Battery Trickle Charger: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic Your car’s battery is essential for starting your engine and powering electrical systems. Since batteries naturally lose charge over time, especially when a car isn’t driven often, a battery trickle charger helps keep your battery fully charged and ready to go. This small…
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Onboard Diagnostics, What You Need to Know
What Is Onboard Diagnostics (OBD)? Your vehicle’s Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) system is like its built-in doctor, constantly monitoring engine performance, emissions, and overall health. With the extreme cold we have been experiencing here in Cottage Grove, we know those pesky lights have been popping up for a lot of people. So, when something isn’t right,…
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Trickle Charger: What You Need to Know for Your Car Battery
What is a Trickle Charger, and Do You Need One? Yep, it’s cold here in Appleton. And it’s expected to get colder. So, now is a good time to talk about trickle chargers for your car or truck battery. But, what is a trickle charger and do you really need one for your vehicle’s battery…
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Corrosion on Your Car Battery: What You Need to Know
Understanding Corrosion on Your Car Battery Terminals: Why It’s Bad and How to Prevent It It’s cold here in Madison. And we’re expected to see snow with the upcoming winter storm. But, while we are used to that fluffy white stuff on the ground, it’s a different story when we pop or car’s hood and…