Maintaining your Car Battery

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Maintaining your Car Battery

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Is your car battery constantly at low voltage? Do
you keep wondering where to buy a car battery of
good quality as yours keeps degrading
frequently? Its time that you understand that
even if you have the best quality battery and
even if its a Maintenance free battery , there
are a few things you need to do to keep it up and
going for a longer time.
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• Here are a few easy tips for a longer lasting
  battery
• 1.Inspect the water level of the battery every 2
  to 3 months
• Refill the battery with distilled water using a
  funnel if the level is low.
• Wait for the water to reach the bottom of the
  refill hole.
• The water should just touch the bottom of the
  refill hole. Do not overfill.
• 2. Brush the battery terminals every 4 to 6
  months
• Use a solution of water and baking soda to scrub
  the corrosion.
• Use a wired brush for scrubbing.
• Always remove the connectors from the battery
  terminal before brushing and connect them back
  once youre done.
• 3. Grease your battery after cleaning the
  terminals with a brush
• Once the brushing is done, apply grease to the
  battery and battery terminals to avoid rust and
  corrosion.
• Always use a grease thats tolerant to high
  temperature.

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• 4.Get the cell voltage tested every time you get
  the oil changed or give your car for
• A fully charged battery has a charge of 12.5 to
  12.6 volts.
• If the charge is low, get it charged immediately.
• You can also buy a battery charger yourself but
  avoid overcharging it.
• 5. If your car has a battery insulator make sure
  its working efficiently.
• 6. Always unplug accessories and turn off lights
  when your car is not in use.
• 7. Heat damages batteries the most, so always try
  to keep the car battery in a cooler place
  whenever possible.
• 8. Take your car and battery for regular
  maintenance and servicing.

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By following these tips you can avoid frequent
battery replacement, increase the life and
efficiency of your car battery and avoid unwanted
damage and accidents. If youre not sure where to
buy a car battery thats good quality quality at
reasonable price, The Battery Place in Nambour,
Queensland is your one stop solution. They have
all kinds of batteries for cars, marine, heavy
vehicles, agricultural vehicles and maintenance
free battery . They also deal in different types
of battery accessories and battery services.
Visit today or call for a pickup and drop
service.