Posted on 5/8/2023
Car Battery: What You Need to Know If you own a vehicle, chances are you have heard of a battery. These essential components power your car’s electrical system, providing energy to start the engine and run its accessories. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about car batteries, including how they work, how to maintain them, and when it’s time to replace them. How do Car Batteries Work? Car batteries are lead-acid batteries, which means they contain lead plates and an electrolyte solution of sulfuric acid and water. When you turn the key in your car’s ignition, the battery sends a burst of electrical energy to the starter motor, which turns the engine. Once the engine is running, the alternator takes over and recharges the battery. There are different types of car batteries, including conventional flooded batteries, AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries, and Gel batteries. Unlike conventional flooded batteries, AGM and ... read more