Battery

  • Battery Basics for Norwalk
    {{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/autonet-battery-basics.jpg') }} It's important for Norwalk drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – h...
    Published on: Sep 18, 2013
  • Charge It in Norwalk for Extended Battery Life
    Here's an interesting statistic for our in Norwalk, OH, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51&...
    Published on: Oct 01, 2013
  • Battery Replacement at Jake's Radiator, Inc. in Norwalk
    Hello, welcome to Jake's Radiator, Inc.. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Norwalk runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Jake's Rad...
    Published on: Oct 31, 2013
  • Make Your Battery Last
    Today's report from Jake's Radiator, Inc. is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it w...
    Published on: Aug 29, 2014
  • A New Battery in Norwalk
    Hello Norwalk drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Norwalk,...
    Published on: Jun 17, 2015
  • Need a New Battery? Call Jake's Radiator, Inc. Today
    Hello Norwalk drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you dri...
    Published on: Jan 02, 2017
  • Battery Maintenance Tips From Jake's Radiator, Inc.
    When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the...
    Published on: Mar 07, 2017
  • A Stitch in Time at Jake's Radiator, Inc.
    You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly t...
    Published on: Dec 30, 2018
  • Automotive Tips from Jake's Radiator, Inc.: Battery Testing
    The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Jake's Radiator, Inc. when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket i...
    Published on: Apr 28, 2019
  • Automotive Tips from Jake's Radiator, Inc.: Making a Battery Last Longer
    One thing all Norwalk 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. Jake'...
    Published on: May 12, 2019
  • Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
    You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you.  It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new.  Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, m...
    Published on: Aug 30, 2020
  • Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
    Modern vehicles in and around Norwalk run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Norwalk drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electroc...
    Published on: Sep 27, 2020
  • Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
    Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery.  On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting.  But while it may be the battery itsel...
    Published on: Apr 18, 2021
  • Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
    OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted.  Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up.  During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...
    Published on: Jan 01, 2022
  • The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
    If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things.  But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job.  A power out...
    Published on: Aug 20, 2023
  • Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
    When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...
    Published on: Feb 04, 2024
  • A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
    If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery.  You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports.&...
    Published on: Feb 11, 2024
  • A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
    Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important.  Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important t...
    Published on: Apr 14, 2024