Category Archives: Diesel Explorer

So after spending 10 days in Japan with the Explorer sitting dormant at home and the iPod plugged in without the trickle charger plugged in, the battery died. I really needed to get the engine started in short order so I figured I’d try the charger’s “Engine Start” mode. This quickly became a lesson in [...]

One effective method for reducing transportation energy usage (and costs!) is to move closer to where you work. My most recent move was a conscious choice to live close enough to easily bike to where I work. However, when you own a car yet drive rarely, the battery may lose its charge over time. This [...]