Car Battery Maintenance
Check your battery regularly to extend its life and avoid the hassle of being stranded with a dead battery.
- Do not smoke, create a spark or light a match near a battery.
- start simple, keep your battery clean. A dirty case can actually cause current to drain. Wipe with a damp rag. Use a mild detergent if necessary.
- Next, clean the battery posts or terminals (refer to other information in sections Checking Your Battery Terminals & Disconnecting and Reconnecting Your Battery).
- Inspect the battery case for damage, such as cracks or bulges (signs that a battery needs to be replaced).
- On certain batteries, coat the terminals and clamps with a thin coating of grease to prevent new corrosion.
- Some batteries need water. If your battery has vent caps, remove them to check the level of the electrolyte. It should rise 1/2 inch (13 mm) above the battery’s top plates. If it doesn’t, use distilled water to raise the level to 1/4 or 3/8 inch (6 or 10 mm) below the bottom of the vent cap. Don’t use tap water, as it may contain minerals that can damage your battery. Our technicians check your battery as a part of your regularly car service or scheduled maintenance.
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