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How Often Should Car Batteries in Houston, TX Be Replaced? Warning Signs to Watch For

February 28, 2018 7:31 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Replacing a car battery is simple enough that many vehicle owners can do it themselves. But do you know how often car batteries in Houston, TX should be replaced? Ideally, you want to replace your battery before it completely runs out of juice, and you especially don’t want it to die in the middle of rush hour at a stoplight or on a deserted road at night. The following are some warning signs that you need a new battery: Slow engine crank: Putting the key in your car’s ignition and turning it sends a signal to the engine to start.... View Article

Why Is It Dangerous to Have a Corroded Battery?

February 7, 2018 6:43 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

In our last blog post, we talked about the most common causes of battery terminal corrosion, where the hydrogen gas normally released from battery acid is released at a too-high rate due to an overcharged or undercharged battery and begins to corrode the positive or negative battery terminals under your hood, ultimately requiring battery service in Houston, TX. While a small amount of corrosion is considered normal and can be cleaned away, an excess of buildup is a symptom of a problem with your charging system—whether it’s a cell, the alternator or something else—that will only get worse with time,... View Article