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12-11-2011, 04:23 PM
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Mechanic says battery has low voltage
Hi, I drive a 97 Saturn SL-1, and I know very little about cars so I need some help understanding what the mechanic told me.
I took the car for an oil change and they fixed a few things, as I was leaving the mechanic said "the battery has a low voltage reading, you should keep an eye on it". Does this mean I need a new battery, or what? How am I supposed to "keep an eye on it"? Thanks. |
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12-11-2011, 05:44 PM
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Re: Mechanic says battery has low voltage
It could mean several things, but they might have tested the standing voltage of the batter and found it was not holding a charge, or not holding a full charge.
It means the battery is wearing out and you may find the car becomes hard to start. Car batteries do not have very long lives, usually 3-5 years at the most. If your battery is older then, time to think about replacing it.
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Re: Mechanic says battery has low voltage
Thank you!
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