Car batteries – Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic https://midohiomobilemechanic.com Onsite Auto Repair, "We Come To You" Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:02:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Mid-Ohio-Mobile-Mechanic-Logo-32x32.webp Car batteries – Mid Ohio Mobile Mechanic https://midohiomobilemechanic.com 32 32 Disconnecting a car battery to keep it charged — good or bad? https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/disconnecting-a-car-battery-to-keep-it-charged-good-or-bad/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:02:16 +0000 https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/?p=357113 The pros and cons of disconnecting a car battery to prevent battery discharge As we discovered during the pandemic, car batteries lose their charge when they’re not used for a long period. In fact, so many car batteries died during the pandemic that the sheer number of replacement batteries needed has caused lead prices to skyrocket and that’s mostly responsible for the much higher battery prices we see now.  Some have proposed disconnecting a car battery during periods of nonuse is the way to save your battery. It’s one option, … Read More

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]]> How long can a car battery sit unused? https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/how-long-can-a-car-battery-sit-unused/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 03:46:49 +0000 https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/?p=356840 Your car will be dead if you let it sit unused for more than 4 weeks — even less if it’s an older battery If we learned one thing during the pandemic, it’s that you can’t let your car battery sit unused for long periods and still expect it to start your car. Battery statistics show that battery replacement doubled during the pandemic and it was mostly caused by owners leaving their vehicles unused while they worked from home. A newer car battery can be permanently damaged if left unused … Read More

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]]> Learn how to remove a stuck battery terminal https://midohiomobilemechanic.com/learn-how-to-remove-a-stuck-battery-terminal/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:13:48 +0000 https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/?p=356541 The easiest way to remove a stuck battery terminal is with a battery terminal puller tool A car battery terminal can become stuck due to corrosion and buildup over time. Removing a stuck battery terminal becomes even more critical in the dead of winter when you absolutely need to get it off in order to replace your car battery. Two ways to remove a stuck battery terminal Spread and separate or use a battery terminal puller How to use a battery terminal puller Clean away any corrosion on the battery … Read More

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