Car Battery Myths & Facts

13. HOW CAN I STORE BATTERIES? Batteries naturally self discharge while in storage, and sulfation will begin occurring when the State-of-Cha...

9. HOW DO I RECHARGE (OR EQUALIZE) MY BATTERY? There are up to four phases of battery charging: bulk, absorption, equalization and float. Th...

5. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHARGING SYSTEM IS OK OR LARGE ENOUGH? Your car's charging system is composed of an alternator (or DC generator),...

This FAQ assumes 12-volt, six cell, negative grounded, lead-acid SLI batteries used to start gasoline or diesel engines found in most cars, ...