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How to Test Car Battery Health with Different Tools

You can test your car battery with a few different tools listed below. This post is mostly about how to check the car battery internally with a refractometer. See more

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How to Use a Battery Tester to Test Your Car Battery

WEBA battery tester is an inexpensive alternative to a multimeter for testing the battery and charging system. It can tell you if the alternator is not charging the battery or …

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How to Check Fuses Without Removing Them by Using a Test Light

WEBTest the Test Light. Clip the end of the test light to the negative battery terminal and press the tip to the positive battery terminal. Press the end of the test light …

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How to Use an Antifreeze Tester to Test Coolant

WEBSteps for How to Use an Antifreeze Tester. Draw Coolant into the Hydrometer from the Coolant Overflow Tank. Insert the hydrometer into the coolant overflow tank …

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How to Clean Battery Terminals

WEBA common way to clean the battery terminals is with hot water and baking soda. Steps for cleaning a car battery with hot water and baking soda. Add baking soda …

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Slow Leak in Tire

WEBRemove the Tire. Remove the tire from the wheel hub. If using an air impact wrench, loosen and remove the lug nuts after raising and securing the vehicle. 2. Check …

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Vehicle Lighting and Electrical Problems

WEBThe vehicle lighting, clock, and radio need power and an electrical ground to work. The power side is connected to the positive terminal (red wire) and the ground …

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How to Tell if a Relay is Bad in a Car, Truck, or SUV

WEBStep 1: Check for Clicking Sounds. If any one of your vehicle’s accessories isn’t working and you suspect that the relay is bad, you can do a simple test to confirm …

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Hearing a Rod Knock Sound

WEBCheck the Oil and Oil Level. Pull out your oil dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with a rag. If the oil on the rag is dark or muddy looking, that means your oil is dirty. Reinsert …

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What Causes a Catalytic Converter to Go Bad

WEBThen start the engine. If the engine at idle has a reading above 1 pounds per square inch (psi), then the convertor is plugged up. Or, if you rev the engine and it has a …

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