Battery Life
Posted on October 6, 2008
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Car batteries lifespan depends on the type of car we use, the accessory we added, how often we use the car and what type we buy.
This happened to me just recently, when I was going home from work and it was raining hard. My wiper suddenly starts to slow down and my dashboard light was blinking. When I tried to use my signal light to turn right, it was vague and my horn hardly made a sound. Yes, it’s terrifying when you don’t know the problem because their maybe a lot of reasons to think of. Good thing our mechanic warned me already that my battery needs to be changed any moment now. To top it all we even marked the battery when it was bought. Unbelievable! It lasted two years when the kind of battery I bought should be for fifteen months only.
To extend the life of the battery we need to make sure that the battery is properly serviced. If it is not maintenance free, make regular water checks. Every so often battery terminal and leads are to be cleaned to ensure a good connection. Leads can be cleaned with a steel brush or a terminal post cleaner. Check if battery is properly installed, battery straps should keep the battery from rocking. An unstable battery will receive bumps, especially from driving through potholes. It will knock about 6-8 months off the life of the battery. Install the appropriate battery to meet the power requirements of your vehicle. It is better to have reserved capacity than too little. Lastly, label your battery from the date purchased so you can be sure that when it dies it is the time expected and your hard earned money was well spent.
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