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10. BATTERY BASICS: The bigger the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA ) the better the battery?
MYTH: This is a myth, since a large CCA battery only supplies what is required. FACTS: The electrical systems on most cars are designed...

All Rural Mechanical, Humpty Doo, NT
Dec 3, 20211 min read


9. BATTERY BASICS: Use tap water to top off the water level in a battery if the plates are exposed?
MYTH: No this is a myth FACTS: To replace lost water, use distilled, deionised or demineralised water. SUGGESTIONS: Avoid Tap water as it...

All Rural Mechanical, Humpty Doo, NT
Dec 3, 20211 min read


8. BATTERY BASICS: After leaving a car’s lights on, going for a drive will recharge the battery?!
MYTH: As already mentioned in Battery Basics # 2, this is a definite “No”. You will not fully re-charge the battery by going for a...

All Rural Mechanical, Humpty Doo, NT
Dec 3, 20211 min read


7. BATTERY BASICS: Trickle charger is the best way to charge my car battery?
MYTH: No, not very effective! FACTS: One should charge the battery at 10% to 13% of the battery’s 20 AH capacity. Most vehicles are rated...

All Rural Mechanical, Humpty Doo, NT
Dec 3, 20211 min read
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