7 signs that your car battery is about to run out and needs to be replaced (or repair)

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Without a battery, your car simply will not work. One of the most uncomfortable things in life is when your car battery suddenly runs out! This can delay you at work or cause you to miss an important appointment!

But the good news is that ... there are several ways to find out if your car battery is on the verge of death and needs to be replaced. And in this article, we will look at 7 signs that your car battery is about to run out and needs replacement or repair.

Before you start, there are a few things to keep in mind ...

Before discussing these 7 critical signs, it is important to note that if you have problems with your car battery, be sure to check the battery connections and wires first, because sometimes the faulty connection can be more a serious problem.

1) slow start

When turning the key, if your car takes longer to overturn or catch it, it is often due to low battery charge. While the starter may be to blame, most of the time it's the battery. If this happens regularly, it's a good sign that your car battery is failing and it might be time to replace it. or restore it.

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2) engine warning light / battery warning light the engine warning light is always a good sign that something is off.

your car. A weak battery will cause the engine check light to turn off. If the engine control light is on, be sure to check battery charge level.

In addition, newer vehicles have a battery indicator similar to an engine control light. It will light up only if there is a problem with the battery.

3) Age

The battery life of a car under ideal conditions is about five years (but it can be much longer if you follow our battery recovery course). If your battery is approaching the five to six year mark, it's time to start looking for a replacement or overhaul to give your battery a new life.

4) problems with electrical components

A sure sign that the battery is starting to dim is when electrical components have difficulty doing their job (such as headlights, wipers, electric locks, and windows).

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5) bloated battery compartment

If you look under the hood and see that the battery case is swollen, swollen or deformed, this is a sign that the temperature has affected the chemistry of the battery, shortening its service life.

6) smell

If you smell sulfur or rotten eggs under the hood, this is usually a symptom of an acid leak in the battery. This can damage other engine components if not removed quickly. If you notice this, you can take your battery to the store and ask

for them to see, or use our recovery steps and do it yourself.

7) multiple jump outputs required

If you have to jump off the battery to start your car more than three times a week, it's time to replace

battery or have it repaired. Excessive jumps can also damage other systems, so it is better to replace the battery or fix it yourself.

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Regular maintenance is important to prolong the battery life of your car (as well as that of your car). And if your car battery shows any of these 7 Signs, You know that your battery must be replaced or renewed before your car stops working.

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