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How to Properly Charge a Dead Car Battery

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  Most of us have had the unfortunate experience of hopping into a car with the expectation of driving to work or some event when the car simply does not start. We have heard that strange clicking sound as the starter attempts to crank over the engine with no success and the inevitable dimming lights on the gauge cluster from the battery running completely flat. A   dead car battery   can leave you stranded at the worst possible time and in some cases, far away from your intended destination. Whether your battery drained due to leaving the lights on or when the vehicle hasn’t been driven in a while, it is possible to safely recharge it. Fortunately, charging a   car battery   is not reserved for automotive professionals; practically anyone can do it by following these straightforward steps.   car-battery-charging-steps     Required Tools:   While the process of breathing life back into your car’s electrical system is not instant, it can be do...
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Understanding the differences between gasoline and Diesel fuels

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  Understanding the differences between gasoline and   diesel fuels   can save you from a massive   engine   repair or even replacement bill. While both fuels are readily available at most US gas stations, the difference between them is like oil and water.   difference-between-gasoline-and-diesel     If you are ever faced with the question “diesel or regular”, it is vital for you to make the right decision, as these fuels are not interchangeable. There have been cases of people with conventional   gasoline engine   cars grabbing the green nozzle by mistake and paying the consequences. It will not take long for the effects of the mix-up to make their presence known. Within just a few miles of leaving a gas station, the engine will start sputtering and will eventually come to a stop. The engine was making sounds that would make a mechanic weep. This very costly mistake is often made based on a simple assumption: fuel is fuel, right?  ...
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