Basic Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Car Battery

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Basic Tips to Prolong the Life of your Car
Battery
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The unavoidable truth is the number one causes of
car breakdown is a dead battery.
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To avoid the unexpected breakdowns the most
important thing you need to do is take care of
your battery.
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The battery transforms the chemical energy into
electrical form and provide current to power up
the onboard electrical appliances, lights, and
start the engine.
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Before delving deep into the battery, you should
know that the life of the car battery is fixed
and you can't extend its lifespan.
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But you can easily slow down the declining
process of the battery and boost its life by
following these basic tips-

• Proper storage
• Avoid short rides
• Don't turn on the accessories
• Perform routine inspection

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Proper storage
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The occasional long distance trip should ensure
that your battery power are eventually drain when
it is not in use.
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Depending on your car's make and model, the level
or the severity of power can drain vary
significantly.
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Try to store your car in the garage most of the
times and store the battery in a temperature
controlled chamber.
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In this way, your car can also benefit by being
protected from the rain and wind which will cause
damage in other ways.
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Avoid short rides
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The battery of your car take a minimum time to
get fully charge and operate your car in a full
force.
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If your car is left unused for a few days, then
they may not get enough charge to start the
engine.
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If they do not function completely, then it will
affect the performance of your battery and result
in declining the battery life.
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To combat this, you need to undertake a long
journey once in a while and few trips over the
break to make your battery getting a chance to
fully charge.
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Don't turn on the accessories
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Even a small boot light left on your car
overnight can lead to a flat battery in the
morning.
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When you leave your car make sure that all the
electrical components are turned off and door are
properly closed.
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Generally the batteries are designed to supply
a sudden burst of power to the ignition, not at
all for the electronics and other devices.
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When your car is idling then don't put
unnecessary pressure on the battery that may
damage it in the long run.
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Perform routine inspection
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Regular maintenance of your battery will keep
them clean, as the acidic or alkaline properties
dissolve the corrosion.
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You can scrub the places with anti-seize
lubricant and a mixture of baking soda to remove
the corrosion.
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You can wash them with water and dry them with a
piece of cloth. Rub some petroleum jelly on the
affected areas to prevent the future erosions.
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By regular inspection the technicians will ensure
that there is no visible corrosion and all the
clamps and connections are secure.
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Final tips
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• Duplicate battery can result to premature battery
  failure or even electrical system malfunction.

• Consult with an experienced battery providers to
  ensure that your car's battery is meets and
  exceeds your manufactures specification.

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