Battery
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Hello, welcome to Fourth Street Automotive. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in MARRERO runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Fourth ...Published on: Aug 16, 2017 -
Hello MARRERO 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 dri...Published on: Jun 30, 2019 -
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: Jan 01, 2020 -
{{ image('http://image.listpipe.com/autonet-battery-basics.jpg') }} It's important for MARRERO drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – h...Published on: Jun 14, 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: Aug 02, 2020 -
Here's an interesting statistic for our in MARRERO, LA, 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: Sep 13, 2020
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You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly t...Published on: Jun 27, 2021 -
Modern vehicles in and around MARRERO run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for MARRERO drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electroc...Published on: Jul 18, 2021 -
One thing all MARRERO 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. Fourt...Published on: Jan 02, 2022
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OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...Published on: May 01, 2022
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Hello MARRERO 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 MARRERO,...Published on: Aug 14, 2022 -
Today's report from Fourth Street Automotive 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 fact, i...Published on: Apr 09, 2023
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Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important t...Published on: May 21, 2023
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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: Jul 30, 2023 -
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's componen...Published on: Feb 04, 2024