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10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by AutoJoshNIG: 1:39pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
The car battery is a very important component for keeping the car running smoothly. A weak or dying battery can be one of the most frustrating and embarrassing car problems. It can cause your car to break-down suddenly in traffic. A battery can fail to function for a number of reasons. Just a few specks of a white powdery residue on the battery terminals can prevent your car from starting. On average, car batteries should last between 2 to 6 years, but like most car parts, that all depends on how you treat it. However, the best way to help prevent your battery from unexpectedly dying is to make sure it is always in good shape. Here are 10 tips on how to maintain your car battery and give them extended operational life. ![]() During Idle State, Don’t Use Your Car's Electronics Using your car's electronics features such as radio or air-conditioners when your car engine is not running can weaken your car battery power. Frequently turning on the car's electronics when the car is idling can damage the battery. Using electronics in the car while the engine is not on is the quickest route to a dead battery. Of course, a battery can maintain a charge while the engine is on, but once it's off electronics draw directly from the battery. Turn Off All the Lights When You Exit the Car Forgetting to turn off your car headlights or any other light in your car can have an adverse effect on your car battery. Leaving the headlights on when the car engine is not running will drain a significant amount of the battery's charge. Depending on how long the headlights stay on, you might return to a vehicle with a battery that is too weak to power up the engine. When this happens frequently, permanent damage to the battery can occur. Ensure To Go On Long Rides Using your car only for short-distance trips can prevent your car battery from fully charging. Frequently driving long distances keeps your battery fully charged and healthy. In case you do not use your car often, it is advised that you buy a portable car battery charger. This is necessary in case your battery runs down from staying idle for long. With a portable car battery charger, you can jump-start your battery without another vehicle’s battery. Check for Electrical Leaks If you notice that your car is hard to start one morning, and you are sure that you did not leave the headlights, any other light or electronics on, there may be a drain somewhere in the system. Find and fix the source of the drain. Doing this on time will ensure that your battery does not drain repeatedly, which can lead to permanent damage to the battery. Minimize And Control Dirt and Corrosion Over time, your car battery heads and terminals will corrode. To ensure extended battery life, always keep the terminals clean. Clean your battery by removing the clamps and wipe away the grease, dirt, and oxidation. A good way to keep them clean is to scrub them with a toothbrush dipped in a baking soda and water mixture. Then, using a spray bottle with cold water, rinse the mixture off and follow up with a thorough drying with a clean cloth. A dirty battery connection will weaken the charge. Clean the battery terminals at least every 4 to 6 months. Keep Your Battery Tightly Fastened A car battery can be damaged if the battery connection is loose or not tight. A battery that is not well fastened could vibrate, potentially resulting in internal damage and short circuits. Make sure you check your battery regularly and ensure the connection is tight and the battery properly positioned in the mounting bracket. This is necessary especially if you frequently drive on bumpy roads or roads with many potholes. Avoid Situations Where your Battery Drains Completely Constant complete draining of the battery can lead to permanent damage. To avoid draining your battery to the point of damaging it is to perform regular care and maintenance. Multiple discharge/recharge cycles shorten any battery's life. Avoid Situations Where Your Battery Water Level Goes Low In wet-cell batteries, when the water level in a battery is low it is because water has been lost from the electrolyte and it becomes more concentrated. When this state is sustained for long, it can make it lose strength and ultimately can damage the battery. Simply adding distilled water will bring it to the proper volume and strength. Check the battery's water level every 2 to 3 months, Extreme Weather/Temperature Extremely hot weather can cause fluid in car batteries to evaporate, damaging the internal structure of the battery. That is why average battery life is shorter in warmer climates. However, extremely cold weather can also damage a car's battery. Regardless of the temperature you drive in, properly taking care of your car battery can help keep it running. Maintain Your battery Regularly The best way care for your battery is to perform regular care and maintenance on it. This will often allow you to catch problems before they have a chance to snowball. Inspect and test your battery cell voltage every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) or 3 months, whichever comes sooner, or every time you get an oil change or have your car in for maintenance Source: https://autojosh.com/10-ways-to-make-your-car-battery-last-longer/ 20 Likes |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Esejojo: 1:40pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Nice one. Kudos Autojosh. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by allsaint2000: 1:41pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
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Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by tillaman(m): 2:38pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Nice one!! Keep them coming 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by madridguy(m): 3:50pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Message full copied. I will start applying it when i buy my car ![]() 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by NigPatriot(m): 3:52pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
My car battery keeps running down. Even though no electricals are on. It's really frustrating. What I do is, whenever I park at night I remove the terminals connected to the battery head. From the Input above, there might be electrical leaks. I guess I have to check that out. Thanks OP for sharing. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by money121(m): 3:53pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Make sense 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by simple250: 3:54pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
If u nor get car gather here ,let's advice those that have push and start ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Kollymarshall: 4:09pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Number 4 happened to my car recently. Have to be removing the head of my battery every time. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Kingv(m): 4:10pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Informative 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by dadebayo1(m): 4:16pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
I no get car... Gather here with likes so oga Seun can help convert the likes to a car... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Nobody: 4:21pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
AutoJoshNIG:I've left one of my cars for like 3 months now. Hope this won't weaken the battery 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Mydazz(m): 4:27pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Shibaraba: Was about to ask something close tof this question, I don't use my car often, mostly used on weekends, is this safe for my battery or should I disconnect it evrytime it will be idle for days? Thanks 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by dgitrader(m): 4:48pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Shibaraba: 90% of batteries sold in nigeria are cheap and inferior quality. Leaving them uncharged for weeks drains them, this can be worsened if your car has slight electrical issue of drainage(hard to detect). Best thing to do now or before u use that car is to give the battery to a battery charger at least for two good days. Another option is to lend the battery out to a transporter that does long distant journeys till your are ready to start using it. I lost two new batteries way back, despite occasional ''warming" of the cars by my friend. That thought me this lessons I am offering here. On a side note... "All those china car USB chargers and mp3 players that connects from cigarette lighter, interferes and damages modern car electrical". ...patience Jonathan 2014. Don't quote me 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Nobody: 4:51pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
dgitrader:Thanks. But does starting it for like five minutes everyday change anything. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by dgitrader(m): 5:03pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Shibaraba: It doesn't change anything, its even bad for Ur engine. Check my edited post. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Avedonn: 5:18pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
dgitrader: Please stop misleading people that don't know anything with such fallacy. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Naijaepic: 5:21pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Like the guy above said, you will need the car to run for long duration of time to compensate for power draw during one ignition circle. Hence, your five munite "warming" will not be adequate to replenished the lost power during ignition. Shibaraba: 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by naijajobx: 5:25pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
good 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by arrestdarrester: 5:44pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Thanks Op. I've been guilty of not adhering to the first and last on the list. Now I know, I know... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Efuaye(m): 6:03pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Nice work OP. If you are not going to drive your car for a while, remove one of the terminals! It's better to reset your gargets when needed than buying a new battery. No battery stays charged 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by KennyGod: 6:09pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Why does follow come car batteries from manufacturer dies all of a sudden without any failing signs? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Debomi30(m): 6:11pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
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Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by Efuaye(m): 6:28pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Warming your car every morning without driving it is actually damaging to car engine! Apart from the fact that your battery loses voltage every time you crank your engine which will not replenish in five minutes, your engine actually suffers fuel dump! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by linearity: 6:44pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
You don’t need your battery when in traffic or when the car is running, your car gets its power during this period from the alternator and only uses your battery as a backup. If your car dies while in traffic, you most likely have an alternator’s problem and not battery’s...off course the battery will be drained because, as a result of the faulty alternator; it was the only source of power for the past 10-30 mins. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by 3kay945(m): 9:00pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
NigPatriot: Yea, there must be a leak or the battery is old and dying. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Ways To Make Your Car Battery Last Longer by 3kay945(m): 9:04pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Shibaraba: Yea it those but increase the time to 10mins or more. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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