Cars - Routine Maintenance and Car Troubles
I'm here sitting wondering where to start....so I think I'll talk about Cars....
#1 Batteries
Under the hood of your car can seem intimidating (for both men and women) and to some extent it is, thank God for the experts trained and otherwise. I've been faced with the question of "Water vs Water-free Batteries".
"Water Batteries" (Lead-Acid Battery - requires refilling with Distilled Water)
Pros
- Cost - cheaper vs the water-free
Cons
- It isn't maintenance-free
- Tedious
- Time-consuming
"Water-free Batteries" (Gel Electrolyte - Sealed Battery)
Pros
- It's maintenance-free
- No need to keep a tracking system or timetable
- Once the battery isn't faulty; you don't have to worry about your car shutting down or not starting due to the battery plates / cells being dry
- Holds charge longer
- Less Stress
Con
- Cost
Personal Experience
I've been driving for ten years. The less hassle incurred on the road is better for any driver but more so for the female driver. Therefore I will also choose the product for my car that does not need consistent attention, My preference is the "Water-less Battery". Most manufacturers give you eighteen months to twenty-four months warranty on your battery; once it has not been tampered with or improperly used.
Power Master is my brand of preference; each car my family has owned has been powered by Power Master. It retails for almost $1,000.00+. However, good news the makers of Power Master have moved into new markets same engineering and performance under a different brands at a lower cost - Miastu and Turbo. I have used all three....top performance...each brand has gone the distance - 18 to 24 months.
Excellent information, i agree as well, those brands are real stand up guys... my little addition would be to purchase a volt meter that you can stick into your cigarette lighter, there are various sleek and elegant types, but your typically jus looking for one that tells you your battery is in good condition and should read something like 12 volts before starting and 13-14 volts and upwards while in motion... if it falls under, start monitoring the signs before it dies out completely...
ReplyDeleteKiel, your feedback is appreciated. Help out the ladies if you can suggest some reliable retailers and brands for the volt meter
DeleteIts all about the good tips :-)
ReplyDeleteI endorse the maintenance free option because I just don't have the time or inclination to top up battery cells. However, if budget is an issue, you should make provisions in you vehicle maintenance schedule (NO!!! washing your car isn't the only maintenance you should do). Also I purchased a CHEAP (TTD$65.00) digital multi meter that runs on an internal 9 volt battery, that I keep in the van to test my battery and other things. The "University of YouTube" is full of videos on how to use a multi meter. Despite maintenance or maintenance free a battery would generally last approximately 24 months so testing and forecasting is important!
ReplyDeleteHi David...funny 'no washing yourcar...'. I will definitely invest in a multimeter
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