Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

To reset your car’s computer, disconnect the battery for at least 15 minutes. This ensures all residual power is drained, allowing the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to revert to factory settings. This process also resets learned shift points and air-fuel mixing ratios. However, remember to check if your vehicle’s system allows battery disconnection before proceeding. … Read more

After jump-starting a car, it’s recommended to let the vehicle run for at least 30 minutes to charge the battery sufficiently. However, the exact time can vary based on factors such as the battery’s age, its initial level of charge, and the vehicle’s power demands. For a more accurate estimate, consider having your battery tested … Read more

It can be hard to choose a battery for your sound system. You need to know what you are looking for to have the best experience possible. A car battery is much different from a regular household battery because it needs to withstand more abuse and power demands. You must know how long your car … Read more

Many people believe that jump-starting a car will drain the battery in your vehicle. Does it? Does it not? We’ll find out for you! This article will cover how to jump-start a car and what happens when you do so. So, does jump-starting a car drain your battery? The key to jump-starting a car is … Read more

Yes, you can charge your car battery without disconnecting. A battery charger can be used to recharge your car’s battery. There are two ways to charge your car’s battery: while it is still in the car or if you have removed it from the vehicle. To charge the battery without disconnecting it, take off the … Read more

You may have heard that subwoofers can kill your battery life. What you may not know is how and why this happens. It’s certainly true, but it’s also very unlikely to happen in normal usage scenarios with modern vehicle audio systems. Here are the details on what kills your battery most often–and what you can … Read more

Do energizer lithium batteries rechargeable? Are they the same as regular alkaline batteries? Are they better for my electronics in the long run? Do I need to buy a special charger for them, or can I use one of my other chargers? These are all questions people have about these types of batteries. So, are … Read more

To determine the age of a car battery, check the date code on the battery’s label, usually a combination of letters and numbers. The letter represents the month (A for January, B for February, etc.), and the number signifies the year. If the battery was bought new, its age is the same as the time … Read more

A battery is an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. What type of energy does it have? A battery produces direct current (DC) electricity, which means it travels in one direction only. A battery-only works when chemical reactions are happening inside of it. This means that the battery has energy. So, what … Read more