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. 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
Removing the old battery and replacing with a new one
Battery Terminal Cleaning
The service includes:
Visually inspecting the battery cable terminals
Removing the battery cable terminals from battery
Cleaning the battery posts and cable terminals
Reconnecting the battery cable terminals to battery
Coating of battery posts and cable terminals with a protective spray
Battery Terminal Replacement
The service includes:
Visual inspection of battery cable terminals
Removing the battery cable terminal(s) from the 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
PLEASE NOTE: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer these services. Please call ahead to ensure the services are available.
