Title: How to Care for your Car Battery During Cold Weather
1HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CAR BATTERY DURING COLD
WEATHER
2Winter is the best time to check your car battery
and perform the proper maintenance.
3As the operation of a battery is based on a
chemical reaction, temperature plays a key role.
4Cold weather slows down the chemical reaction,
affecting the battery's performance.
5To prevent a dad battery in winter, the battery
needs proper care and maintenance.
6Your car battery loses 33 of its power during
the cold winter months, making it susceptible to
failure.
7So, you should know how to care for your car
battery during cold weather.
8GET YOUR BATTERY TESTED
If your car battery is older than 3 years, it is
advised to get it tested.
9You can test the charge(gt 12.5 volts) of your
battery by using a multimeter.
10You should get the battery and electrical system
checked before winter
11CHECK CLEAN CONNECTIONS
Clean off any corrosion with a stiff wire brush.
12Make sure the battery connections are clean and
tight.
13A dirty battery connection will weaken the charge.
14DRIVE YOUR CAR
Driving your car keeps your battery charged.
15Letting your car sit for weeks on end only
weakens the battery.
16Keep a set of jumper cables on hand in case of an
emergency.
17REPLACE YOUR BATTERY
If the battery in your car is 3-5 years old, it
might be time for a new one.
18If your car struggles to start the engine, get
your battery replaced.
19Try to replace it at your convenience than
because of a roadside emergency.
20Thank you
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