How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Avoid Expensive Repairs, Improve Fuel Economy, Understand Your Warranty, Save Money

Pictured is a typical automotive battery. Note the red-and-black terminal caps. This denotes positive and
negative or polarity, which in this case is a negative ground (common on most vehicles). It is important when
installing a battery that you follow this polarity designation. If you get the terminals hooked up backward,
electrical damage will occur to the vehicle’s electrical system. If you’re not sure, consult an expert before
hooking up the terminals to the vehicle.