Tag Archives: Battery

How to Replace the Battery in a Honda

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Dan

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Incorrect Battery

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dan

Getting the right battery for your car is important. It needs to have enough power to start your engine on a cold morning, and that depends on how big your engine in. Batteries are usually rated by their cranking amps … Continue reading →

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The Civic Brake Line Ordeal

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Dan

Back in March my dad’s 2001 Honda Civic developed a leak in one of the brake lines. The ensuing repairs ended up taking until September to finally finish, partly due to my free times and partly because I just had … Continue reading →

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Tool Review: GearWrench Battery Carrying Strap

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Dan

This may be the cheapest tool I’ve reviewed, but one of my favorites. Batteries are often awkward to put it or take out of cars, so I looked around for something to make it easier, and found this.

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Car-pentry Skills

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Dan

Sometimes for quick fixes on their car, when zip ties or duct tape won’t work, people turn to another common material: wood.

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Battery Terminal Corrosion

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Dan

Car batteries sometimes get white or blue-green corrosion on the terminals and hold-down clamps. This is a semi-common problem. I don’t see it a lot, but I see it enough for it to not surprise me. There’s a lot of … Continue reading →

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