How to Extend the Life of Your Car Battery

Your vehicle’s battery deserves a lot of credit. This is the component that enables the engine to start and powers the lights, radio, and other electrical equipment. This is why you should take careful steps to preserve its life. It’s also important to replace the battery when necessary. Our dealership carries auto batteries for sale for all current Nissan models. Before you purchase a new battery, here’s how to extend the life of your current one.

Avoid Frequent Short Trips

The alternator recharges your battery as your vehicle runs. If it’s a short trip, though, the battery doesn’t have efficient time to recharge. Over time, this can shorten your battery’s capacity.

Minimize Weather Exposure

Minimize direct exposure to extreme cold and heat, which you can do by parking the vehicle indoors. Severe temperature alters the battery fluid’s molecular structure, in turn reducing the battery’s cranking power.

Drive the Car Regularly

Your battery is always in use, even if you’re not driving. If you leave your car idle for too long, your battery will not be able to recharge. Make a habit of driving the car at least once a week or connecting the battery to a trickle charger.

Keep the Battery Surface Clean

Dirt on the battery surface actually drains it. Occasionally, carefully check your battery and clean any grease, dirt, or corrosion.

Tighten the Battery

Every now and then, check the battery casing and tighten the clamp nuts if the battery feels loose. A loose battery rocks back and forth within the casing, leading to vibration that harms the internal components. Our service team can also check this for you.

Auto Batteries for Sale at Sansone Nissan

If you want to check your battery’s condition, set up a Nissan service appointment at Sansone Nissan. General maintenance includes a voltage check of the battery. If need be, we can replace the battery with an OEM replacement.

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