You can blame a lot of things on this unpredictable weather. But if your battery fails and you don’t know why, don’t be too quick to blame it on the rain.
It’s true that from time to time rain might get into the car’s distributor cap and cause dampness. Water in the distributor cap can affect your car’s battery strength. But, there can be several other reasons for your battery’s low to no performance. Here are a few:
Loose cables
A loose battery cable, which carries the electricity to the car’s starter, can be the real culprit here. It’s important to get this fixed right away. You can tighten them yourself or contact your service center to help. Otherwise, loose cables can affect the car and battery performance in other ways.
Corrosion on battery
Corrosion at the terminal of the battery can also be the blame for your battery’s demise. Corrosion is mainly sulfuric acid seeping out and can come from loose cables, dirt, heat, and more. If there is corrosion on the battery, use caution to clean it because acid can burn your skin and worse. Sometimes, discharging your battery from your car too often and too long can also cause corrosion.
Worn spark plugs
If the spark plugs in your car are worn, the battery and all its related components (alternator, headlamps, etc.) will work harder and eventually die. So, don’t wait to replace poor spark plugs.
Old age
Like people, sometimes batteries can die from ailments or simply from old age. A batteries age is about 3 years. So, if your used vehicle’s battery has not been replaced in a while, start searching for a new battery before it dies. It’s best to visit your trusted service center for a replacement as you’ll want to get a new battery– three months old or less. Also, the service center will be sure to dispose of your used battery correctly.
Consult your service center
Remember that batteries carry chemicals and electricity and should be handled with care. So, consult your service center for help replacing cables and spark plugs, removing and preventing corrosion, and getting rid of old batteries.
