Jesse Rodriguez, Las Vegas, NV. I have a 1970 Mustang hardtop that has been in the family for a long time and now I'm getting my turn at it. My dad used to race it at the drags so we got it running ...

One of the most frustrating automotive experiences is discovering you have a dead lead-acid car battery. It’s one of life’s little annoyances, and it often happens when you need to be somewhere in a ...

There are two approaches to installing a battery disconnect. Electrical experts say either way is valid, and point out advantages/disadvantages to each approach. Install the disconnect switch on the ...

NHRA rules mandate that a battery-disconnect switch be installed on the positive side of the battery. This is fine for a purpose-built race car without an alternator, but for a street car, the ...

Before heading out on vacation, some drivers remove their car battery to stop it from draining by the time they return. But is that actually necessary? It depends on your battery and how long you'll ...

Jesse Rodriguez, Las Vegas, NV. I have a 1970 Mustang hardtop that has been in the family for a long time and now I'm getting my turn at it. My dad used to race it at the drags so we got it running ...

Automotive maintenance is primarily about taking things apart and putting them back together. Sometimes that involves nuts and bolts, sometimes it involves gaskets, and other times it involves wires ...

There may come a time when you need to disconnect your car battery, whether to prevent damage, perform maintenance, or replace it altogether. Disconnecting a car battery is a relatively simple process ...

If you know your car’s battery is on its way out, it’s best to replace it as soon as possible. You don’t want to get stuck on the side of the road because you ran out of juice. Thankfully, ...