Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Automotive Battery: They are not all created equally

There are simple things in your car that can cause complicated repairs.  The battery is one of them.   The first thing to remember is that not replacing the battery until it won’t start the car can be a mistake.  The second thing is that replacing it with an inexpensive battery can cost you considerably more than you saved. 
In summary, batteries can start to seep battery acid around the terminals or around the top of the battery.  This battery acid is then wicked up the battery cables.  The battery acid corrodes and will increase electrical resistance in the cables that come in contact with the acid.  With late model vehicles, even the smallest increase in resistance can create havoc in your computer systems and the way your vehicle runs.  Once this havoc surfaces, you will likely not only need to replace the battery but the cables or wiring harness that has suffered damage.
Stop by for a free battery check at either of locations: Motorplex Maple Valley; 23933 SE 264th St, Maple Valley, WA  425.310.1100; or Motorplex Auburn; 420 H ST NW, Auburn, WA  98001 253.245.5400.  www.motorplex.com .