Automotive Tips from Folsom Autotech: Battery Testing
Posted October 1, 2015 12:00 PMThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Folsom Autotech when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.
Batteries are a big ticket item for most Folsom drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely.
Your Folsom Autotech service advisor can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for California drivers because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner.
Folsom Autotech
1126 A Sibley St
Folsom, California 95630
(916) 985-0274
Automotive Tips from Folsom Autotech: Making a Battery Last Longer
Posted September 24, 2015 12:00 PMOne thing all Folsom drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Folsom Autotech can help maintain your battery.
Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted – like from using your headlights when the engine is off – is very harmful to your battery. Most automotive batteries can only take that about 10 times before they are ruined.
Also, making sure you have a full charge every month or so extends battery life. Either an extended drive at freeway speeds around the Folsom are or using a battery charger will preserve your battery’s ability to hold a full charge.
Give us a call.
Folsom Autotech
1126 A Sibley St
Folsom, California 95630
(916) 985-0274
Automotive Tips from Folsom Autotech: Wiper Blade Options
Posted September 23, 2015 12:00 PMWiper blades are critically important to Folsom drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When it’s time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Folsom drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle.
If you live in California where there is a lot of wet weather, flying insects, or you do a lot of highway driving, you may want to upgrade to a more advanced design or premium quality wiper blade. Your friendly and professional Folsom Autotech service advisor can share the options available for your vehicle and help you decide which wiper blades are optimal for you.
Give us a call.
Folsom Autotech
1126 A Sibley St
Folsom, California 95630
(916) 985-0274