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3 Smart Tips For Battery Replacement
1. Not Starting
This one speaks for itself. While many batteries are still located under the hood, a fair number of manufacturers have chosen to locate their batteries in places such as under a seat, behind the bumper, or even in the trunk. If you get in the vehicle and nothing happens when you turn the key, there is a high likelihood that there is a poor connection or the battery is completely drained. If a connection is loose the battery may not get the proper charge or have a good connection to the starting system. If both connections are good it may need some time on a battery charger. If neither of those bring it back to life then it is time for battery replacement.
2. Slow Starting
A dying battery won’t have the necessary voltage to give the starter a good constant turn. While it may have enough power to rotate the engine, there may not be enough electricity left to actually fire off the different systems. On a modern vehicle things like the fuel pump, ignition system, and various computers all need a portion of the battery’s power in order to start the engine. If the engine is slow to start but does eventually catch, the weak battery can then be recharged by the alternator. But the problem won’t go away on its own. Eventually the battery will weaken to a point where even being recharged by the alternator won’t hold enough power to start the next time. And may even damage the charging system.
3. Age
While your battery does not have an expiration date on it like the milk in your refrigerator, it does have a few tell-tale signs to calculate the approximate age and in-service time. The most obvious date is the purchase date sticker. This sticker is usually on top of the battery and is rectangular with round circles featuring the 12 months of the year abbreviated to two letters and the number 1-10 to denote the year within the purchasing decade. If the purchase date is older than five years then you are probably due for a replacement.
The battery manufacturing date can also be found on the outside of the battery. Sometimes it is a round sticker with a similar date system to the one found used by the purchase date sticker. Again, if the manufacturing date is older than five years then you are probably due for a replacement. If you're not sure of the age of your battery or just want some peace of mine.Just give us a call to schedule an appointment to check your car battery health or getting it replaced.