For your car battery, its ability to perform is the biggest factor contributing to the life-span of your vehicle. It works with more parts than you may think – and if your battery is damaged, your car is at risk of severe mechanical damage or breaking down.
Without regular car battery maintenance, your vehicle may shut down entirely. So, Moranbah Discount Tyres & Mechanical will explore why you must keep your car battery maintained, and when to see a mechanic.
How Do Car Batteries Work?
A car battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy, acting as the central hub powering all electrical components of your vehicle.
It is especially vital in today’s age to seek regular car battery maintenance from your local mechanic because of the electrical nature of modern vehicles. A car battery stores power, keeping the electrical current in your car steady – ready to send out jolts across all electrical elements.
This ensures that when your car is started, there will be enough electricity for it to stay running – which is needed to power your car. A healthy car battery is important for the overall performance of your car, but often we don’t think about our car’s electrical systems until it’s too late.
When Should I See A Car Mechanic?
After 3 Years
Car batteries typically last from 3 to 5 years, without factoring in the weather conditions you drive in and the way you use your car. We suggest booking your car in for battery maintenance as soon as it hits the 3-year mark, even if you haven’t experienced any issues with your electrical system.
Car Struggling To Start
Another easy sign to recognise if you should see a mechanic is when you experience any hesitation in your car engine’s ignition, or issues with the fuel system. Keep in mind, shorter trips and longer periods of inactivity will zap your car battery’s life-span, so ensuring your car remains active will preserve its battery life.
A reason why cars may struggle to start after a while is due to corroded battery terminals creating unreliable connections between the battery and the necessary components. When electricity isn’t linking properly, it stops the battery from reaching the starter motor, resulting in the car struggling to start.
Any Electrical Errors
It’s time to see a car mechanic when any dashboard panels, lights, or accessories are becoming dull once they’re turned on. Any electrical component not working properly can be attributed to a flat battery, which requires swift repairs – you don’t want your car to break down when you could have avoided it.
At MDTM, our automotive technicians will hook the tester to your car battery, take a snapshot of your battery’s condition, and then indicate whether it needs a replacement or not, this is something you leave to the professionals to test.
Seasonal Changes Impacting Performance
Central Queensland residents know the Australian heat all too well, and so do our cars. In warm weather, the water in your car begins to evaporate from your car battery’s internal fluids. As a result of this evaporation, it can cause internal battery corrosion, which we know can lead to a flat battery.
Whereas in colder climates, the chemical reaction in your battery begins to slow down, and this drains the life out of the car battery. Slow reactions in the car battery require increased power to start the vehicle because of this slow-moving engine oil.
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Don’t Hesitate To See A Car Mechanic For Car Battery Maintenance
At MDTM, our Mechanical and Auto-Electrical Division works hard to support the Moranbah community and ensure clients receive exemplary service – including full electronic car battery testing and reporting.
If you are after a trusted car mechanic or auto electrician in Moranbah, get in touch online or call us on 4941 7313.
