Importance Behind Replacing Your Car Battery

There are a few things to look for when determining if you need to replace your car battery or not. If your car battery is over 5 years old (the average auto car battery around Oxford lasts about 3-5 years), you should bring your vehicle into Jeff D' Ambrosio of Oxford Mitsubishi. Our car battery service technicians here in Oxford, PA will perform a test that will tell you how strong the battery is.

Unfortunately, there is no fixed rule or time when to get your car battery replaced. The length of time your car battery will last depends on a few things like how heavily the battery gets used, the quality of your current battery, the weather conditions you use it in, and how much car battery maintenance you've done.

Benefits of Having a Mitsubishi Technician Replace Your Battery

There are other car issues that will show the same signs and symptoms of a weak car battery. Drivers that don't have their car battery tested before replacing it may find they changed their car battery prematurely. Sometimes other items like loose or corroded wires or connections, a loose alternator belt, a faulty alternator or bad starter will show up like the symptoms of a weak or dead battery, when that isn't the case.

Bringing your vehicle to us means you will be able to tell if your battery is weak, or if the problem is an extra drain on the electrical system being caused by a bad component. This can save you from replacing your car battery.

How You Can Improve Your Car Battery Life

• Test your car battery frequently. Knowing the condition of your battery helps you keep track on how well your are maintaining your battery, and when you are due for a new one.
• Limit Short Rides. Quick car rides prevent your car battery from fully charging. Car batteries recharge at longer distances, and will receive a full recharge after approximately 8 hours of use.
• Avoid Extreme Temperatures When Possible. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can shorten your battery’s life. Hot temperatures can evaporate battery fluid, while cold temperatures can cause self-discharge, which can lead to a dead battery.
• Don’t Use Electronics While Idling. Turning off functions like the radio or air conditioner while the engine is not running puts less stress on the battery.
• Make Sure Your Battery is Tightly Fastened. A battery that is not properly fastened can vibrate, which can lead to internal damage and short circuits.

Signs Your Battery is Failing

Luckily, your car's battery will give off warning signs before it completely fails. These signals include:

• Your vehicle taks longer to start
• Your check engine light comes on
• Your battery fluid level drops
• Your battery is over four years old
• Your battery gives off a strange smell

Schedule Battery Service at Jeff D' Ambrosio of Oxford Mitsubishi

Now that you know the ins and outs of your battery, make sure you schedule service with our team in Oxford, PA. Our team will work hard to make sure you leave our shop happy and confident.