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Improving Your Car Battery Life

4/16/2020

 
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If your car dies on you, you might not be comfortable leaving your vehicle in a parking lot or an untrusted location, so your wisest option is to have it towed to the nearest repair shop. But, if you follow these tips below and take care of your car battery, you could save yourself a lot of headache and trouble as well as having a dead battery when you need it most.

Get Your Battery Tested
If your battery is a couple of years old and you aren't sure if it's going to stay charged for much longer, you need to get a load test performed by your local mechanic. A load test will tell you if your car battery is going below 12.45 volts. This is an indication that your battery will probably die soon, and you need to get it charged or replaced.

Your Vehicle Parked for a Long Time
Not driving your car for a considerable amount of time can cause your battery to die. If your vehicle isn't driven often, the battery slowly starts to lose its energy and might not have enough juice to start back up again.

Your best option at this point is to call a
tow truck service to come and correctly jump-start your battery. You could ask a neighbor, but they might not have the right tools for the job.


Keep Your Car Battery Clean
Another thing that can lead to a failing car battery is dirty terminals. If your battery is polluted due to grease buildup, it might either block the current or produce corrosion. Luckily, for cleaning a car battery, all that is required is a couple of things like mechanic's grease, a wire scrubber, pliers, and a cleaning cloth. By using these things, you can separate your battery and adequately clean the terminals before driving.

There might be a time when your car battery could still die in spite of your best efforts. For instance, frigid temps could make it hard for a car battery to work.

If you're stuck on the highway or in a secluded area with a vehicle that won't start, contact a Buffalo Towing Service to take you to your residence or an auto repair shop.


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