Tag: batteries

The car's start-up problem might be coincidence or a loose connection--but how did that happen?

Dave's '86 Toyota pickup truck turns over...and over...but is reluctant to start. Is a weak battery to blame, or something else?

If your car's battery gives up the ghost, here's how to preserve those radio presets and other electronic settings during the swap.

Joe wants to know if batteries need distilled water to thrive, or if good old tap water will do the trick.

Lois wants a new Prius and needs to know if the battery will go the distance. 

Marty has a GMC pickup that he rarely uses. What's the best way to keep the battery charged? 

Alan unplugs all the chargers for his electronic gizmos when he parks overnight. Is he wasting his time? Car Talk explains how long it would take for an LED light to impact the battery, right here

Vinnie has a Subaru Outback that he only uses for winter driving. He wonders if it's OK to disconnect the battery and leave it sitting for eight months out of the year. Car Talk's answer, right here.