How to Know if Your Car Battery Is Dead

 

What is a car battery? What are the signs that tell you that your car's battery is dead or about to die? Why is the car battery important? How can you maintain your car battery as long as possible? All these questions and more revolving in the minds of most car owners because of the concern of the end of the life of the battery suddenly without notice causing a lot of losses and damages.

 

The car battery is one of the most important parts of the car because it operates the basic part which is the electric motor, which in turn runs the engine, whether it is diesel or gasoline. The battery longevity is two to five years and can be reduced or increased depending on the use and proper practices.

 

Due to the importance of the car battery, the owners of vehicles should pay attention to it, maintain it constantly and, observe any defect in the car battery immediately to be repaired or replaced to save the money and the lives and property.

 

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How to know if your car battery is dead? 7 signs to know that:

1. Hard drive operation: The first malfunction you can notice directly is the difficulty of running the car engine when you turn on the switch and the battery is often the cause of the problem.
2. Rust and corrosion in the battery especially on the electrodes.
3. Battery bulge from one side or top and leaks of liquids inside.
4. Low torque:The driver will feel that there is a difference in the driving experience in terms of torque, especially when starting from the point of stability.
5. Red light in the panel may be caused by the damage of the battery. You will find at this time that the engine is not working or working with difficulty.  If the battery is not the reason, consult a mechanic to find and solve the problem.
6. Sudden stop of the car and driving intermittently: Your car may suddenly stop for no apparent reason, but the dead battery is often the cause. Sometimes your car will experience intermittent driving problems.
7. End or near the end of the car battery longevity.

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When the battery is dead, the best way to solve this problem is to buy a new battery. Here are some tips when buying a new car battery:

 

• Be aware of the date of battery production and do not buy a car produced for more than 6 months because it will be damaged more because of the storage without work for a long time.
• Check the number of amperes, which are often at the top and are marked with AH or Amp-hour.
• Buy a battery with the same specifications as your old car battery because it is the most suitable for it.

 

Here are the best ways to keep your car battery as long as possible to not be dead quickly and suddenly:

 

• Charge the battery down and make sure that the charging system is good.
• Continuous maintenance of the battery and note any change to repair it.
• Do not leave the car for long time without driving it.

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