Chevrolet Battery Care Service
A battery can significantly improve the longevity of your Chevrolet. As such, you should regularly monitor its health and know when to get a new one in Latrobe.
Auto Battery Care and Maintenance Details
Importance of Regular Car Battery Maintenance
Car batteries naturally degrade over time, meaning their performance gradually declines until they finally need to be replaced. Neglected car batteries can become unreliable and cause several inconveniences, like making your Chevrolet refuse to start. To avoid finding yourself in a situation like this, conduct regular battery maintenance to have information about the battery's health.
When to Get a New Battery
If your battery is old, you may want to have it replaced. Car batteries last up to five years; hence, if yours is past this lifespan, you may want to replace it. However, before you buy a new battery, check the voltage level; healthy batteries often record voltage levels of at least 12.6.
Signs Your Battery is Dying
One common sign that your car battery is dying is when you hear a clicking sound whenever you turn the key in the ignition. Batteries get things going by sending electrical current to the starter solenoid. Dying batteries cannot effectively perform this function, leading to a weaker electrical current sent to the starter solenoid. The starter solenoid, in return, makes a clicking sound if it receives insufficient or reduced electrical current. Another sign that your battery is dying is when there is a slow crank.
How to Jump a Battery
Before you jump your Chevrolet battery, ensure both cars are ready. Then, get jumper cables with four sets of alligator clips. Next, start the engine with a good battery and let it run for around two minutes. Then, start the vehicle with the dead battery and let it recharge, allowing it to run for two minutes. Finally, remove the jumper cables and drive the resurrected vehicle for half an hour so that it can recover. Note that the wires should be removed in reverse order.
Visit Latrobe Chevrolet Today
For more information about Chevrolet battery care service, contact our Latrobe-area service center or schedule your service online.
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