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Battery Replacement
Regular Battery Replacement and Why It’s a Good Idea
Have you ever noticed how your favorite rechargeable electronics don’t seem to retain their charge for as long as they used to? Your vehicle’s battery is the same way, but with regular replacement and preventative maintenance on your electric systems your batteries will never be a worry.
At European Service center, we can help you with electrical and mechanical issues for your European vehicle and bring over 3 decades of experience to the table for the following popular brands:
- Audi
- BMW
- Jaguar
- Land Rover
- Mercedes
- MINI
- Porsche
- Volkswagen
- Sprinter Vans
- Maserati
- Aston Martin
- Ferrari
Today we’re going to talk a little more about your vehicle’s battery to give you a few tips on what you should know and some signs that you can watch out for that indicate your battery might need to be replaced.
Without further ado, let’s talk about your vehicle’s battery and what you need to know!
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It’s Easy to Forget Your Battery – Until You Really Need It
As long as the lights are coming on and the stereo works, we don’t really think about our batteries, but we really should. That’s because they drain slowly over time and even though they start recharging after 15 – 20 minutes of driving, the capacity diminishes a tiny amount every day.
Provided that you know what to look for, you can head problems off before they get worse, and with regular preventative maintenance you might never even need to! With that said, let’s look at some signs and symptoms that your battery might need a little attention right away.
Signs Your Battery Might Already Need Replacing
While dimming and flickering may certainly occur, early warnings aren’t always so dramatic. Here are some of the most common signs that your battery might need to be replaced:
- Startup seems a little ‘tame’ lately – Slow engine turnover or having to crank the engine a lot to start up your vehicle could be a sign that your battery is struggling. While your vehicle still starts up now, it’s best to get it looked at – Those slow starts don’t do your engine any favors.
- Acidic smells under the hood – When batteries start going bad, they can produce an acidic smell, and that’s because you’re actually smelling acid – sulfuric acid, to be precise. Not only is this a bad sign, your battery is officially a fire hazard, so it’s time to get your car into the shop post-haste.
- Your battery seems to have ‘gained weight’ – Have you ever had a cellphone battery inflate inside its compartment? Automotive batteries can do that too, once they start going bad. Chemical reactions are usually going on inside when this happens, although temperature and overcharging can also cause your battery to bulge. In any case, it’s time to get it replaced, because your batter definitely shouldn’t look like that!
- It’s 3-5 years old already – Batteries should be replaced every 3 to 5 years, on-average. The exact recommended time period will vary sometimes, so you’ll want to check your owner’s manual for the final word on the issue.
