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When Should You Take Your Winter Tires Off?

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Spring is coming soon in Canada. In order to properly prepare for the change of season as a vehicle owner, you need to know when to opt out for a winter tire change. As the snow starts to disappear and temperatures begin to rise gradually, the question ‘When to go for a winter tire change and replacement in Regina ?’ comes into the minds of most vehicle owners in Canada. However, this question is a tricky one because winter-like temperatures and weather can continue till early April. Hence, it is best to remove the winter tires and go for a summer tire change and replacement during early April. Here are some signs that you can keep in mind while wondering whether to go for a all season tire in Regina or not. Keep An Eye On The Temperature Winter tires are made up of a softer rubber that does not perform well when the temperature rises and the pavements become hot. The chances of wear and tear of winter tires increase during high temperatures and hot days. When the tempera...

Tractor Battery vs. Car Battery: How Are They Different?

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 Are you someone who believes that a tractor battery and car battery are the same? Although both of these batteries are the batteries used to start a vehicle, still, there are some fundamental differences between the two. A farm tractor battery may be used in a car; however, a car battery cannot be used for a farm tractor. Let’s dive deeper to learn the actual difference between a farm tractor battery and a car battery . Durability and Service Life The key factor that differentiates a farm tractor battery from a car battery is the durability and service life. Every battery has a different Cold Cranking Ampere (CCA). It is the ability of a battery to start (crank) an engine in a cold environment at low temperatures. Since a tractor is driven in harsh climatic conditions and rugged terrains, it needs higher cold cranking amps to start the engine. Not just CCA, but a farm tractor battery needs a deep-cycle service, which delivers more amp-hours (AH). AH is the measure o...