Car Electrical System Services
Battery Maintenance 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 amp1 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
1 CCA/CA = Cold Cranking Amps/Cranking Amps
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
coating of battery posts and cable terminals with a protective spray
Battery Terminal Replacement
The service includes:
visual inspection of 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 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
Learn more about Batteries in How Cars Work.
Light Bulb Inspection and Replacement
Why is it important?
Your exterior lights—headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, backup lights and marker lights—are essential parts of your vehicle's safety equipment. They are the main ways that you see the road and are seen by other drivers.
What is the service?
Checking and testing all of your exterior lights. At your request, any malfunctioning bulbs can be replaced.
Learn more about Lights in How Cars Work.
Please note: Not all Jiffy Lube® service centers offer all Electrical System Services.
Please call ahead to ensure the services are available.
Benefit to you:
Battery Diagnostic
Tests the battery and charging system components
Early detection of battery problems helps to ensure your vehicle will start when you need it
Battery Replacement
Replacing a defective battery helps ensure your vehicle will start when you need it
Battery Terminal Cleaning
Provides a complete connection maximizing the performance of your vehicle's battery
Battery Cable End Replacement
Provides a complete connection maximizing the performance of your vehicle's battery
Light Bulb Replacement Service
Helps illuminate the road