Battery Services
Battery Services
The battery supplies electrical power to the starter, along with the rest of the electrical components of the vehicle, which is necessary to start the engine. When the engine starts running, the charging system takes over to provide electricity to the various vehicle electrical systems. The battery cable terminals connect the battery to the electrical system.
A vehicle battery has several important functions, some of which are:
- Providing power to the starter motor, ignition system, fuel system and other electrical devices during engine starting
- Storing energy
- Providing power to the electronic components as required when the vehicle is off (e.g., digital radios, clocks, door locks, alarms, vehicle computers, etc.)
Jiffy Lube® service centers offer a full line of battery maintenance and preventive services, including:
BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC
The service includes testing of vehicle starting and charging system components:
- Using test equipment to check cranking amp capacity of the battery
- Testing the electrical draw of the starter
- Testing the electrical output of the alternator
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The service includes:
- Visually inspecting the battery
- Using test equipment to check cranking amp capacity of the battery
- Connecting an external electrical power source to the system when necessary to prevent loss of electric memory in digital radios, clocks, door locks, alarms and other systems
- Removing the old battery and replacing with a new one
BATTERY TERMINAL CLEANING
The service includes:
- Visually inspecting the battery cable terminals
- Connecting an external electrical power source to the system when necessary to prevent the loss of electric memory in digital radios, clocks, door locks, alarms and other systems
- Removing the battery cable terminals from battery
- Cleaning the battery posts and cable terminals
- Reconnecting the battery cable terminals to battery
- Cleaning the battery post(s)
- Replacing battery terminal(s)
- Reconnecting the battery cable terminal(s) to the battery
- Coating the battery post(s) and cable terminal(s) with a protective spray
