Battery
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Hello, welcome to American Tire and Service. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Rio Rancho runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Ame...Published on: Oct 22, 2013 -
Modern vehicles in and around Rio Rancho run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Rio Rancho drivers without having so much power that there is danger of el...Published on: Dec 10, 2013 -
Today's report from American Tire and Service 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, ...Published on: Jan 07, 2014 -
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Rio Rancho, NM, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from ...Published on: Feb 24, 2015 -
Hello Rio Rancho 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 Rio R...Published on: Apr 03, 2016
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The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at American Tire and Service when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big tick...Published on: Sep 20, 2016 -
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: Jan 15, 2017 -
Hello Rio Rancho 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 ...Published on: Oct 15, 2017 -
{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/autonet-battery-basics.jpg') }} It's important for Rio Rancho drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery –&nbs...Published on: Aug 12, 2018
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One thing all Rio Rancho 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. Am...Published on: Jun 02, 2019
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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: Aug 25, 2019 -
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: May 16, 2021 -
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: Jun 06, 2021
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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: May 15, 2022
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Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next...Published on: Jul 24, 2022 -
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: May 14, 2023
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You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's componen...Published on: Jul 23, 2023
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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 20, 2023