Tips for Maintaining your Car Battery

[jimken]

Most people rarely give much thought to their car battery until their vehicle simply does not start one day. In order to work properly and provide you with the reliable performance you expect, your car battery does require some routine maintenance. One of the most important things you can do to maintain your car battery is to clean the two posts that are connected to the battery cables. In particular, it is important to make sure that this area of your battery is free from corrosion. If your battery becomes corroded, the cables may not receive the charge they need from the battery, thus preventing your vehicle from starting. By keeping the terminals clean, you can go a long way toward preventing possible problems.

It is also important to check the water level. This can be particularly important when the temperatures begin to soar. In the event the water level drops too low, your battery may also have a difficulty in maintaining a charge. Do not make the mistake of waiting until your car is slow to start. Being proactive is always better and the time to handle issues is before they begin. The next time you stop by your local auto repair shop, ask to have your battery checked. If you are planning to take a trip this summer, it is also a good idea to bring your vehicle in for a check with your auto mechanic prior to hitting the road. A quick check is all it takes to make certain you are not stranded later.

[Allenriddoch]

It is not a good feeling to sit in the car and then we get to know that it won't start. so, to avoid it clean the battery terminals on the top of the battery every three months, disconnect the connector from the negative terminal of the battery if you know that the car will not be driven for two weeks or more and start up your car and drive occasionally.

[vinzsalvador23]

I just want to share one of the things I do to maintain my car's battery. Check the battery's water level every 2 or 3 months. The water should just touch the bottom of the battery's refill hole.

[vinzsalvador23]

Originally Posted by jimken

Most people rarely give much thought to their car battery until their vehicle simply does not start one day. In order to work properly and provide you with the reliable performance you expect, your car battery does require some routine maintenance. One of the most important things you can do to maintain your car battery is to clean the two posts that are connected to the battery cables. In particular, it is important to make sure that this area of your battery is free from corrosion. If your battery becomes corroded, the cables may not receive the charge they need from the battery, thus preventing your vehicle from starting. By keeping the terminals clean, you can go a long way toward preventing possible problems.

It is also important to check the water level. This can be particularly important when the temperatures begin to soar. In the event the water level drops too low, your battery may also have a difficulty in maintaining a charge. Do not make the mistake of waiting until your car is slow to start. Being proactive is always better and the time to handle issues is before they begin. The next time you stop by your local auto repair shop, ask to have your battery checked. If you are planning to take a trip this summer, it is also a good idea to bring your vehicle in for a check with your auto mechanic prior to hitting the road. A quick check is all it takes to make certain you are not stranded later.

Thanks for sharing these great tips. I am actually doing some of the tips that you have mentioned especially the checking of the water level. I usually do it every 2 or 3 months.

[john.freeman865]

Hi @Ridonautoparts, what shock absorber are you looking for? Is that connected with Car Battery?
Thanks!