There are two approaches to installing a battery disconnect. Electrical experts say either way is valid, and point out advantages/disadvantages to each approach. Install the disconnect switch on the ...

Automotive maintenance is primarily about taking things apart and putting them back together. Sometimes that involves nuts and bolts, sometimes it involves gaskets, and other times it involves wires ...

Popping the hood of his jeep is something Frank Giuffre doesn't mind doing at least twice a day. "It blends into the engine compartment," he said. He's talking about a red key, that turned on starts ...

Q: Do people still install kill switches on their cars? We will be traveling to many places and will likely log 3,000 to 4,000 miles. Our drive will take us through many states and will have many ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to fix a parasitic battery drain by installing a battery quick disconnect or kill switch. Social Security, Medicare are "going to be gone," Donald Trump warns ‘Unfit ...

One of the easiest modifications anyone can do to their project vehicle is to relocate the battery to the rear of the car. Not only will you improve weight distribution by adding it over the rear ...

Many auto parts stores and garages offer free installation with a battery purchase. Because car batteries are quite heavy and there are disposal considerations for the old unit, this is a welcomed ...

Swapping a car battery might seem like one of those basic maintenance tasks you can do blindfolded until sparks start flying, your stereo forgets who you are, and your car throws a tantrum. Most ...

One of the most frustrating automotive experiences is discovering you have a dead lead-acid car battery. It’s one of life’s little annoyances, and it often happens when you need to be somewhere in a ...