Thin

So you need a new bat-
tery. There may be more to
choosing one than you first
imagine. Too often, con-
sumers pick their battery by
price alone and that may be
a big mistake.

Ap inexpensive battery
often won't give the cranking
performance or reserve
capacity you need. Ob sure,
once you install it your car
will start ke a charm. But a
few months down the road
when the temperature drops
or you've left your interior
light on — well, it just won't
have enough juice. At that
poit, it’s used goods and a
wasted investment.

wasting money.

BATTERY
REQUIREMENTS

Your old battery may be
the key to making your
decision. Check its power
Capacity ratings to find out
what your minimum
requirements are. If it’s too
dirty for you to read them
right off the battery itself,
check your owner's manual
for specifications.

Replace your battery with
one which is a littl more
powerful to give you in-
creased secunty and peace
of mind, but never replace
your car's battery with one

are now equipped with side-
terminal batteries. They
provide more clearance
under the hood and are not
as susceptible to battery
corrosion. Side-terminal
batteries must be replaced
with a similar type because
the cables are attached by
means of special connectors
which won't fit the
traditional post-type battery.

MAINTENANCE-FREE

The latest developments
in battery technology have

‘before buying a battery

others. A small vent hole
allows the escape of internal
pressure, and an indicator
denotes ‘the state of charge.
Maintenance-free batteries
are available in the post-type
configuration or with side-
terminals.

The battery is the first
thing to go to work when you
turn the ignition key, so it’s
important for it to operate
properly. It's worth a little
extra care to choose the
right battery for your car's
needs,

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