Your car battery
battery of a car is subjected to much stress in modern vehicles. It is true that the genius of batteries evolved more powerful, but more and more electrical systems and devices are added to a car. Besides the heavier load on them, other circumstances may affect battery performance. Things to excessive heat, which can lead to evaporation of liquid from the battery (it should be remembered that the battery using your car in extreme heat is more damaging than running it in extreme cold), or overloading may cause serious problems in its operation.
There are two ratings on car battery: CCA and RC. CCA means cold start amps and RC stands reserve capacity. When you replace, make sure you buy one with the same properties as the first. Usually, these ratings are listed on the label battery.
There are a few tips you should know in order to take care of your car battery. First, remember to keep your engine properly. Because an engine in good condition will start easily, it will cause less stress on the battery to boot.
Check regularly your battery using a load test specialist. The results will tell you if you need to replace it or not.
Because dirt and corrosion of the battery terminals can cause premature wear, make sure these contacts are clean. Use an old toothbrush or a brush to clear terminals. Using a combination of baking soda and water to clean them effectively.
Remember to check the water level all few months. If necessary (if the water level is below the fill hole), add distilled water (Never use tap water, because it corrodes the battery terminals).
If the energy level of the battery of your car is low, you can feed it. This procedure relatively easy, but if not done properly, it can cause much damage to you and your car.
Connect the clamps (+) the new and the old battery.
After that, connect the (-) clamp to the negative terminal of the battery good, when connecting to the other negative clip to car frame or a metal element to ground (you can use the engine block) on the vehicle with the battery flat. Remember, do not connect the final clap to the negative terminal of the battery died.
Leave the cables this way for a couple of minutes without starting engine. Do not turn the engine over 10 seconds. After the engine of the car with the dead battery started, remove the clamps in the exact reverse order. It is best not to let one of the clamps to touch, because it sparks.
When working with electrical systems your car, wear protective items (gloves, goggles and insulation). In addition to high levels of electricity a battery car product, it has dangerous acids inside and other gases that can cause serious injury.
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