1. Basic Tips to Prolong the Life of your Car Battery

2. The unavoidable truth is the number one causes of car breakdown is a dead battery.

3. To avoid the unexpected breakdowns the most important thing you need to do is take care of your battery.

4. The battery transforms the chemical energy into electrical form and provide current to power up the onboard electrical appliances, lights, and start the engine.

5. Before delving deep into the battery, you should know that the life of the car battery is fixed and you can't extend its lifespan.

6. But you can easily slow down the declining process of the battery and boost its life by following these basic tips:-  Proper storage  Avoid short rides  Don't turn on the accessories  Perform routine inspection

7. Proper storage

8. The occasional long distance trip should ensure that your battery power are eventually drain when it is not in use.

9. Depending on your car's make and model, the level or the severity of power can drain vary significantly.

10. Try to store your car in the garage most of the times and store the battery in a temperature controlled chamber.

11. In this way, your car can also benefit by being protected from the rain and wind which will cause damage in other ways.

12. Avoid short rides

13. The battery of your car take a minimum time to get fully charge and operate your car in a full force.

14. If your car is left unused for a few days, then they may not get enough charge to start the engine.

15. If they do not function completely, then it will affect the performance of your battery and result in declining the battery life.

16. To combat this, you need to undertake a long journey once in a while and few trips over the break to make your battery getting a chance to fully charge.

17. Don't turn on the accessories

18. Even a small boot light left on your car overnight can lead to a flat battery in the morning.

19. When you leave your car make sure that all the electrical components are turned off and door are properly closed.

20. Generally the batteries are designed to supply a sudden burst of power to the ignition, not at all for the electronics and other devices.

21. When your car is idling then don't put unnecessary pressure on the battery that may damage it in the long run.

22. Perform routine inspection

23. Regular maintenance of your battery will keep them clean, as the acidic or alkaline properties dissolve the corrosion.

24. You can scrub the places with anti-seize lubricant and a mixture of baking soda to remove the corrosion.

25. You can wash them with water and dry them with a piece of cloth. Rub some petroleum jelly on the affected areas to prevent the future erosions.

26. By regular inspection the technicians will ensure that there is no visible corrosion and all the clamps and connections are secure.

27. Final tips

28.  Duplicate battery can result to premature battery failure or even electrical system malfunction.  Consult with an experienced battery providers to ensure that your car's battery is meets and exceeds your manufactures specification.

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