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A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
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
Need a New Battery? Call Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc. Today
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
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
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
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
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
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
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
Automotive Tips from Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.: Battery Testing
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