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Q: Can I use my 12-volt power pack, via the cigarette lighter socket, to supply power while I change batteries? If the lighter socket is key activated, can I turn on the key while I change the battery ...

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Automotive and truck component supplier Delphi Corp. said interest is growing in Battery Disconnect Safety Devices or BDSDs, not only in cars but also in commercial vehicles Automotive and truck ...

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Q: What is the proper method for storing a newer car for the winter, about six months? I have a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. I’ve heard disconnecting the battery isn’t necessarily a good technique with ...

If your battery is dying on you, the cause might be what's known as parasitic drain. Here's what it is, how it happens, and ...

QUESTION: Can I use my 12 volt power pack, via the cigarette-lighter socket, to supply power while I change batteries? If the lighter socket is key-activated, can I turn on the key while I change the ...