{"id":1001,"date":"2018-11-27T21:52:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T21:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/billionautogroup\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2018-11-27T21:52:28","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T21:52:28","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-my-cars-battery-will-make-it-through-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.billionautogroup.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-if-my-cars-battery-will-make-it-through-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s not too late to check on your car battery, but time is running out"},"content":{"rendered":"

How do I know if my car\u2019s battery will make it through winter?<\/h2>\n

Whenever someone talks about a car, truck or SUV for sale or lease at Billion Auto Group, the engine gets a lot of attention. However, without a working electrical system, a modern engine isn\u2019t much use. As the teeth of another winter begin to bear down on the Bozeman area, we get a lot of people coming into the Billion Auto Group Service Department asking, \u2018How do I know if my car\u2019s battery will make through winter?\u2019 Well, like most things, the signs will be clear \u2013 if you know what to look for<\/a>. The best advice we can give you is to keep up with scheduled maintenance<\/a> appointments at a reputable repair center like ours. However, if you\u2019ve been noticing some weird things happening, let\u2019s see if we can guess what they are.<\/p>\n

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Car battery basics<\/h3>\n

The average life cycle of a modern car battery is three to five years, depending on a few factors. If you\u2019re working your vehicle hard, that time frame may shrink. However, if you\u2019re just commuting and putting your vehicle through average use, the lifespan could stretch a bit.<\/p>\n

There are two main causes for a battery that dies before it\u2019s time. The first is exposure to extreme temperatures \u2013 especially cold weather. Only driving short distances is the other bad habit we get into that kills batteries. Regular drives under 20 minutes won\u2019t allow the batter to fully recharge.<\/p>\n

Signs of a failing car battery<\/h3>\n
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  • If your vehicle sounds like it\u2019s struggling to start, this is usually the first sign something is going wrong. A starter motor is required to turn the engine over, and electricity from the battery is required to make all of that happen. If your battery isn\u2019t making enough juice, nothing happens.<\/li>\n
  • Does your vehicle\u2019s instrument panel look like a Christmas tree? Seeing a lot of warning indicators turned on at the same time could mean the battery is starting to go bad. It could also, be a few other things. But let\u2019s start with the least scary option first.<\/li>\n
  • Car batteries use a chemical mixture to transfer electrons between its poles to move the electrical current. Sulfur is one of these chemicals and it has a very distinct rotten egg smell. If you\u2019ve noticed a weird smell, your battery could be leaking,and this is not good.<\/li>\n
  • Are the lights in your car not as bright as they usually are? If the battery isn\u2019t pumping out enough current, your lights won\u2019t be able to illuminate as they should. This is a telltale sign of a failing battery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Being stuck in a parking lot with a dead car battery is never fun. Stop by the Billion Auto Group Service Department today and we\u2019ll test your battery and let you know if you need a new one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    How do I know if my car\u2019s battery will make it through winter? Whenever someone talks about a car, truck or SUV for sale or lease at Billion Auto Group, the engine gets a lot of attention. However, without a working electrical system, a modern engine isn\u2019t much use. As the teeth of another winter […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n