Tag: Battery

  • Battery Trickle Charger: Keeping Your Battery Charged

    Battery Trickle Charger: Keeping Your Battery Charged

    Battery Trickle Charger: What It Is and Why It Matters at Meineke in Portland When you park near NW 23rd Avenue or leave your car sitting during a cold Portland winter, your battery can slowly lose charge. Because Portland driving often includes short trips, cooler weather, and vehicles that sit unused, battery drain happens faster…

  • Alternator: Keeping Your Battery Charged While You Drive

    Alternator: Keeping Your Battery Charged While You Drive

    Alternator: What It Is and Why It Matters at Meineke in Portland When you drive along Burnside Street or toward Washington Park, your car depends on a healthy alternator to keep everything powered. Since Portland weather brings rain, fog, and long, dark mornings, your alternator works hard every time you turn on your lights, wipers,…