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How to Care for your Car Battery During Cold Weather

The battery of a car is essential to its life. There is no wrong with considering the battery as the heart of the car. The atmospheric weather especially the white time can take a toll on the car battery. It can cause the battery to malfunction. It happens because the freezing temperature slows down the rate of chemical reaction and forces the engine to require more power from the battery to start. Hence, you need to educate yourself to avoid dealing with the dead battery during the Jack Frost.

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How to Care for your Car Battery During Cold Weather

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  1. HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CAR BATTERY DURING COLD WEATHER

  2. Winter is the best time to check your car battery and perform the proper maintenance.

  3. As the operation of a battery is based on a chemical reaction, temperature plays a key role.

  4. Cold weather slows down the chemical reaction, affecting the battery's performance.

  5. To prevent a dad battery in winter, the battery needs proper care and maintenance.

  6. Your car battery loses 33% of its power during the cold winter months, making it susceptible to failure.

  7. So, you should know how to care for your car battery during cold weather.

  8. GET YOUR BATTERY TESTED If your car battery is older than 3 years, it is advised to get it tested.

  9. You can test the charge(> 12.5 volts) of your battery by using a multimeter.

  10. You should get the battery and electrical system checked before winter

  11. CHECK & CLEAN CONNECTIONS Clean off any corrosion with a stiff wire brush.

  12. Make sure the battery connections are clean and tight.

  13. A dirty battery connection will weaken the charge.

  14. DRIVE YOUR CAR Driving your car keeps your battery charged.

  15. Letting your car sit for weeks on end only weakens the battery.

  16. Keep a set of jumper cables on hand in case of an emergency.

  17. REPLACE YOUR BATTERY If the battery in your car is 3-5 years old, it might be time for a new one.

  18. If your car struggles to start the engine, get your battery replaced.

  19. Try to replace it at your convenience than because of a roadside emergency.

  20. Thank you https://www.munichwest.com/

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