The fact that the battery is one of the main elements that determines whether your car will start or not has long been no secret to anyone. But there are heated discussions on what parameters to choose a battery for your four-wheeled friend.
Instructions
Step 1
Select the battery according to the recommendations given in the instruction manual of your machine. With this approach, the battery will last longer and will cost reasonable money.
Step 2
Don't skimp on battery capacity. Its service life will be significantly reduced, and in winter frosts it will be more susceptible to discharge. Do not buy a larger capacity battery. Its lifespan will not be longer. The battery will not have time to charge to the required value and over time this will lead to sulfation of the plates. You will end up losing money. Do not buy batteries with high inrush current. This poses a risk of burning the starter motor.
Step 3
When choosing a battery, beware of counterfeits. Remember that the original battery always shows the country of origin and the factory where it was produced (it is better to indicate the address as well). On a high-quality battery, the manufacturer puts down the date of manufacture, which is a rather important nuance.
Step 4
Check that you have the passport that must be included with every original battery. There may be no instructions for the battery, because abroad the batteries are installed during the service of the car at the service stations by qualified specialists.
Step 5
Check the battery case. It must be made of quality material. The output terminals must be smooth and lubricated with a special protective grease against oxidation and protected from above with plastic caps.
Step 6
Remember that the price of a battery depends on its capacity. When choosing a storage battery, opt for foreign manufacturers. Beware of Chinese counterfeits. Batteries from Russian manufacturers are not bad, but there are some drawbacks. For example, some models do not have carrying handles. Remember that the battery is a consumable item. There are no big differences in them, the only difference is in the quality of workmanship.
