Battery
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One thing all Coos Bay drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tom'...Published on: May 11, 2017 -
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Coos Bay, OR, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51...Published on: May 11, 2017 -
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc. when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ...Published on: Aug 18, 2017
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Today's report from Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc. is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fa...Published on: Sep 16, 2018 -
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the...Published on: Oct 07, 2018 -
Modern vehicles in and around Coos Bay run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Coos Bay drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electr...Published on: Jan 12, 2020 -
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itsel...Published on: Aug 02, 2020 -
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, m...Published on: Feb 21, 2021
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Hello Coos Bay drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Coos Ba...Published on: Apr 18, 2021
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If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power out...Published on: Jun 27, 2021
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Hello Coos Bay drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you dr...Published on: Jul 18, 2021 -
{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/autonet-battery-basics.jpg') }} It's important for Coos Bay drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – ...Published on: Nov 07, 2021
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Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next...Published on: Aug 28, 2022 -
Hello, welcome to Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Coos Bay runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at T...Published on: Jul 23, 2023