So, imagine a typical day. You are getting ready for your daily routine, heading to work, perhaps wanting to go to the gym. You are in a great mood, and nothing bodes well. You sit in the driver's seat, turn the ignition key, but your car won't start. You try again, but it’s all in vain, and it won’t start. Your battery is dead.
So when should you replace your battery? Leaving home for work early to start your car may be the first sign that it's time to check the battery and possibly replace it. This may be a one-day accident, but if it began to happen systematically, then you should definitely check it out.
Illumination of indicators in the dashboard
We most often ignore the problems of illumination of dashboard indicators, simply assuming that this is some kind of system error in the operation of the on-board computer, or let the problem go by itself, hoping that over time this deficiency will pass by itself. Don't ignore him! The best option would be to contact a certified specialist for auto diagnostics.
Low battery
Take a look under the hood as often to make sure everything looks normal. A low battery level means that the electrolyte level is below the level of the lead plates and indicates that it is time to check the battery. You can simply add fluid, but the entire battery may need to be replaced as well. This is a great way to monitor the state of your car's battery, and it doesn't require any special skills to do it.
What affects battery performance
As a car owner, there are several things you can do to prolong battery life and maintain good battery health:
1. Try not to make short trips. If you frequently travel less than 20 minutes, your battery does not have enough time to fully charge. It is better to make one long trip than several short ones to prolong battery life.
2. Low temperatures can also negatively affect your battery. While we cannot control the temperature, we can let the battery warm up faster by taking longer trips. Usually, when it's cold, we like to carry out our errands and as quickly as possible to return home as soon as possible. But don't be in a hurry. Better to let the ride take some time to warm up the system on colder days and months. Help charge this battery.
If you are not sure about the performance or the current life of the battery, or if you have doubts about its serviceability, then it is better to play it safe once again and still use the diagnostics. Experts will inspect the condition of the battery and tell you if it's time for a replacement or if the battery is good enough for the job. After all, the battery is responsible for ensuring maximum safety for you and your passengers, which means that maintaining its performance is very important.
