Maintaining Car Batteries

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Most car owners realise the importance of regular maintenance and servicing. They know that regularly checking their tyres, oil and other components of their car means that their car will run better and last longer. However, a lot of owners do not realise that car batteries also require maintenance.

Luckily, car batteries do not require very much maintenance. It is enough to check, on a regular basis, that the battery terminals are clean and free of rust. Adding a dab of grease to the terminals helps prevent the build-up of dirt and stop corrosion from occurring. You should also check the state of the cables and make sure that there are no bends in them and that the cable casing does not have any nicks or cuts in it. The fact that the battery has a good connection to the car means that your vehicle is going to start reliably and that your battery will last longer.

Inspect the battery casing for cracks, if you find a crack you will need to replace the battery immediately. Most car batteries are sealed, however some still need to have their cells checked and topped up using distilled water. It is very important that ...
... you do not overfill the battery cells. After a few hours you can test the potency of your battery using a hydro-meter. This easy-to-use gadget tells you whether or not your battery is adequately charged and will tell you whether or not it needs replacing. Hydro-meters are very cheap to buy and are available both online and on the High St. If you are not sure how to carry out this test your local garage or mechanic, and some car part shops will do it for you.

Why Maintaining Car Batteries Is Important

Maintaining car batteries is important because the vast majority of breakdowns, especially in the winter, are due to battery failure. These breakdowns cost you a lot in time, energy and money. Plus, using a battery without adequate charge is very bad for your car’s electrical systems and, in some cases, can damage it.


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