| Batteries are designed with a specific life-span and | | | | and have not come loose from the battery. The |
| their performance will decline after this time, requiring | | | | needless shaking in car batteries may cause cells to |
| they be refurbished or replaced. Car batteries appear | | | | deteriorate, which has the effect of diminishing the |
| to be taking the brunt of the demands from all the | | | | operating life of your battery. |
| impressive advances made in the car industry. Many | | | | If your battery is truly dead and can't be revived, you |
| auto accessories, aftermarket car parts, and high tech | | | | will need to go to an auto parts store for a |
| car stereos use large amounts of electricity which | | | | replacement battery. If you don't know the battery |
| strains the battery. | | | | type your car requires, there are several ways to find |
| There are steps you can take to extend the life of | | | | out. All batteries should have a "group size" number on |
| your battery so that it will not need to be replaced as | | | | printed on them to help with replacement. But if not, |
| frequently. Wash the terminals often to ensure they | | | | your auto parts store will have a manual where you |
| don't corrode and cause problems with the electrical | | | | can look up the correct battery type for your car by |
| current. Try using pressurized water, like a hose, and a | | | | vehicle make and model. |
| wire brush for the best results. Also, you may want to | | | | If you need assistance with the installation of the |
| purchase a can of foam battery cleaner at your local | | | | battery, do not hesitate to ask an employee for help. |
| parts store to help loosen any stuck on dirt. | | | | The people that work in these stores are experts in |
| Often there will be signs that the battery is beginning to | | | | car repairs and will be happy to assist you. However, |
| wear out. Maybe the car doesn't start right away as it | | | | some auto parts stores charge a fee for this service, |
| once used to, or it needs a jump when sitting idle for | | | | so be sure to ask prior to the installation of your new |
| just a few days. When you start noticing such signs, | | | | car battery. |
| check first to make sure the cables are still secure | | | | |