Diesel and petrol car batteries are not the same. The main difference between them is that diesel car batteries have a higher cranking power than petrol car batteries. This is because diesel engines require more power to start than petrol engines. Diesel car batteries also have a higher reserve capacity than petrol car batteries. This …
Batteries are a crucial part of any electric car, and Tesla is no different. Their batteries come with a built-in management system (BMS) that helps to keep the battery healthy and operating at peak efficiency. Although Tesla’s BMS is not perfect, it does a good job of protecting the battery from damage and degradation. Tesla …
It’s a common question: can a motorcycle battery be recharged after it has been completely dead? The answer is yes, but it’s not as simple as just plugging it in and turning on the juice. There are a few things you need to do first before you can recharge a dead motorcycle battery. A motorcycle …
If you’ve ever been driving and had your car battery die on you, you know how frustrating it can be. You may be tempted to try and overcharge the battery to get it working again, but this can actually damage the battery and shorten its lifespan. If you overcharge a car battery, it can damage …
If you were to reverse the connections on a car battery, a few things would happen. If you reverse the connections on a car battery, nothing will happen. The car battery is designed to work with either a positive or negative first. What Happens If You Reverse the Connections on a Car Battery? If you …
If your car has a fuel injection system, you may be wondering if you can jumpstart it. The answer is yes, you can jumpstart a fuel-injected car. However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, make sure the battery is properly charged. If it’s not, you may damage the fuel …
It is a common misconception that you can jump-start a petrol car with a diesel car. In fact, attempting to do so can damage both vehicles. The difference in the way each type of engine works means that they require different types of fuel to run properly. Trying to start a petrol car with diesel …
It’s a common question with a simple answer: no, your car won’t start if the battery is connected wrong. The reason is that the electrical current from the battery flows through the starter motor in one direction only. If you connect the battery terminals backward, the starter motor will simply spin in the opposite direction …
Few things are as frustrating as getting into your car, turning the key, and nothing happening. If you find yourself in this situation, it could be due to a parasitic draw on your car battery. But what is a parasitic draw? And how much is normal? Let’s take a look. A parasitic draw is when …
Leaving your keys in the car can drain your battery, but it all depends on how long they’re left in and what kind of car you have. If you have a newer car with a push-button start, then it’s not as big of a deal since the key is only used for locking/unlocking the doors. …
