Archive for May, 2007

Car Battery Care

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

From The Family Handyman
In addition to a set of wrenches, you’ll only need a post cleaner or side terminal ($4), a hydrometer ($6) and a cable puller ($4), all available at auto parts stores. Keep in mind that you can skip the battery service if you make sure the mechanic does it during periodic servicing, […]

How to disconnect a car battery

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

Accentuate the positive; disconnect the negative 1 Check the battery
Before you plunk down the money for a new battery, make sure you’ve covered all the other possible options. Start with looks. If the of the battery has cracks in it, you need a replacement.

Next, check the battery terminals, which are the positive […]

How to install a car battery

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

Installing a car battery is a simple task that can be performed by anyone who is strong enough to lift the battery into place. Car batteries generally weigh around 40 pounds, depending on battery size. Installing your own battery can save you both time and money. Though many places offer free battery installation when you […]

How to jump start a car battery

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

In the “things we should already all know but probably don’t” category, eHow has a tutorial (with pictures) for jump-starting your car.
Jump Starting A Dead Car Battery: A Few Precautions
Line both cars up so the batteries are as close as can be. Make sure the cars are in park, and both cars are turned off, […]

How to change a car battery

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

We can supply maintenance free storage batteries.
Features:
1) Capacity: 100Ah (20HR), 80 (5HR)
2) Voltage: 12V
3) Dimensions: 353 x 175 x 190mm
4) Reserve capacity: 170min
5) CCA: 800A

How to change a car battery
1 OnePurchase the new battery recommended and rated for your car (the parts dealer and your mechanic will have that information). Be aware that the old […]

Stock Shares’ Ongoing Class Struggle

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

From:www.businessweek.com
Who would give in first, the Fords or the Bancrofts? The members of the automobile dynasty and the clan behind The Wall Street Journal control their respective companies through supervoting, which in theory gives them iron-clad control while ordinary investors have to make do with reduced voting power. But recent developments, including Rupert Murdoch’s whopping […]