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Can Advance Auto do a load test on a battery?
We can test your battery, starter or alternator on or off the vehicle. This is a free service for all customers.
Does Advance Auto Parts check engine light?
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SCANNING Stop by your local store for free engine code scanning on most OBD II vehicles! We cannot guarantee the problem can be resolved during the visit, but we are happy to refer you to one of our local professional technicians if more comprehensive diagnosis is needed.
Does Advance Auto put on wiper blades?
Stop in to your local Advance Auto Parts – purchase new replacement blades at Advance and we will reinstall them for free. When you’re ready to replace windshield wipers, place the new wiper blade alongside the old one and compare them to ensure they are the same length.
Can auto parts store test alternator?
If the vehicle stalls or dies, the alternator is likely bad. Many auto parts stores will test alternators, starters and batteries for free, though you will have to remove the alternator to have it tested at an auto parts store. Once connected to a terminal, an alternator should test between 12 and 13.5 volts.
Can an alternator cause a parasitic draw?
A malfunctioning diode in the alternator can create a parasitic drain on a car’s battery. Diodes should allow current to pass in only one direction, but a bad diode will keep the charging circuit open even when the engine in not running, allowing the battery to go dead. This often happens overnight.
How many amps is considered a parasitic draw?
Parasitic Battery Draw A normal amount of parasitic draw for newer cars is between 50-milliamp to 85-milliamp current draw. A normal amount of parasitic draw for older cars is a reading less than 50-milliamp. Anything past these amounts indicates an electrical issue and should be addressed by a mechanic.
What is the maximum parasitic draw allowed?
Parasitic loads can run 20 to 120 milliamps. If there is an electrical short in the vehicle or a malfunctioning accessory it could draw more than its normal load causing a large drain on the battery.
How do you check for a parasitic draw on a car battery?
Pull the negative off the battery. Put the test light between the post and the ground wire. If the light illuminates, you have a draw. Use the fuse pull method to find the draw; when the light goes out, you found the draw.
How do you check alternator for parasitic draw?
Connect the meter’s positive (red) probe to the battery cable terminal you just disconnected. Set your multimeter to the highest setting on the DC (direct current) amperage scale and turn it on. Now, check your meter’s display. It should read zero amps.
Can Advance Auto Parts tell me what’s wrong with my car?
In short, the check engine light alerts you to a problem, and the stored code tells you what the problem is. Code readers are on hand at your local Advance Auto Parts to help you diagnose a vehicle problem.
What does an EVAP leak cause?
An EVAP leak is a fault in the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). The EVAP’s function is to keep gas fumes in the gasoline tank from reaching the atmosphere. The most common cause of an EVAP leak warning, or the Check Engine Light, is the gas cap not being closed properly.
Can AutoZone tell me why my engine light is on?
You can. All that you need to check your own light is an OBD-II reader, which can pull codes that help you find out what’s wrong with your car. If you don’t have a code reader, keep reading to learn the most common causes, and then bring your car to your local AutoZone to find out why your Check Engine Light is on.
Who puts windshield wipers for free?
Most places, including AutoZone, O’Reilly and Advance Auto Parts will also replace your wiper blades for free if you buy them at their store. Really, if you buy wiper blades, chances are the place you’re buying them from will put them on for you at no cost.
What equipment do you need when installing wiper blades?
You may be able to change your wiper blades with no tools.If not, here are the items you may need from your garage or your local NAPA AUTO PARTS Store: New wiper blades (usually packaged with wiper rubber and support structure) Tape measure. Small pocket screwdriver. Needle-nose pliers. Anti-seize compound (optional).
Are Bosch wiper blades good?
Bosch wiper blades are recommended by the shops we interviewed more than any other brand, and the Icon is consistently among the highest-rated models by users on websites that sell a wide range of wipers. It’s also earned among the highest ratings of any top-selling blade on Amazon with relatively few complaints.
Does O’Reilly turn rotors?
Drum & Rotor Resurfacing Most O’Reilly Auto Parts locations can resurface your vehicle’s drums and rotors if they measure within specs and aren’t showing signs of extreme wear. Surface finish is crucial to proper vehicle braking and pad life and should always be part of a complete brake job.
Can AutoZone test alternator on vehicle?
Every AutoZone in the USA will check your alternator, starter, or battery at no charge.
Does O’Reilly Auto Test alternators?
Your local O’Reilly will test your alternator for free on or off your vehicle so you can know for sure whether or not that’s the problem with your vehicle.
Can a parasitic drain ruin a battery?
If a battery goes long periods without being recharged by the alternator, those tiny milliamps drawn by parasitic devices will kill it. Even normal parasitic drain, also known as “key-off drain,” puts wear and tear on a battery. Allowing a battery to go dead for long periods of time will cause sulfation.
How much current draw is acceptable?
In fact, we suggest a 25-milliamp draw is acceptable and anything that exceeds 100-milliamps indicates an electrical issue that needs to be addressed.
