Tips to Avoid a Dead Car Battery
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A car battery can experience premature death for a number of reasons. A dead battery can be a real pain. A dead battery means that- no matter how healthy your car engine is, your car wont start. Apart from replacing the old battery, other precautionary measures are there that you have to take to prevent the worst happening. Yes, it is worth getting a professional inspection of car battery.
Tips to Avoid a Dead Car Battery
- 2. Most car owners wait until their battery is completely dead before replacing it.
- 3. If the battery doesnt work, then you cannot start your car.
- 4. You need to check your battery regularly & replace it before it dies.
- 5. Here are a few tips that will help you in replacing the dead battery.
- 6. Most cars require 12-volt batteries that last for 3-5 years.
- 7. You should know the age of your battery so that you can replace it in time.
- 8. Most of the time you will find batteries having their date mentioned on them.
- 9. However, if you see white corrosion around the terminals, then replace the battery.
- 10. You might notice that the engine cranks slowly when you turn the ignition key.
- 11. Dim looking headlights when the engine isnt running is also a sign of dying battery.
- 12. If the car doesnt turn over, then you can be sure that the battery is dead.
- 13. Battery might also get drained if you leave the lights turned on for a long time.
- 14. Most auto repair shops will test your battery for free.
- 15. You can replace the battery yourself but it is not advisable.
- 16. While buying a new battery always check its warranty period.
- 17. If your battery fails the test, then you must replace it.
- 18. You need to visually inspect your battery for corrosion.
- 19. You can clean the terminal with a wire brush & coat it with grease.
- 20. The grease prevents corrosion & improves electrical connection.
- 21. Adding distilled water to older batteries will help in keeping charges.