Battery life, jump starting, alternator, fuses, and lights.
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- What is the primary function of a car battery?
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Provides electrical power to start the engine and run electrical systems- What is the standard voltage of a car battery?
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12 volts- What are the two terminals on a car battery?
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Positive (red) and negative (black)- What does CCA stand for?
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Cold Cranking Amps- How long do most car batteries last?
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3 to 5 years- What causes white or blue corrosion on battery terminals?
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Oxidation from battery acid fumes- What is the main job of the alternator?
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Generate electrical current to charge the battery while the engine runs- What voltage should a fully charged car battery read?
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About 12.6 volts- What does jump starting mean?
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Using external power to revive a dead battery and start the engine- When jump starting, which terminal do you connect first?
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The positive terminal (red cable)- What does CCA rating measure?
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How much current a battery can supply at zero degrees Fahrenheit- Name three causes of a car battery dying
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Leaving lights on, alternator not charging, or parasitic drain- What does the serpentine belt transfer to the alternator?
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Mechanical power from the engine- What is the normal output voltage of a working alternator?
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Between 13.5 and 14.5 volts- What is the purpose of a car fuse?
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Protect electrical circuits by breaking the connection if current becomes too high
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