Maximise lifespan of your battery

Car batteries last between three and five years on average depending on weather, make and capacity.
They have a fixed lifespan which cannot be extended. However, they can be maximized as below.

Limit short rides
Short distance car rides prevent your battery from charging fully. Maintain your battery power by driving frequently and for longer periods.
If you do not use your car often, invest in a portable car battery charger.

Keep battery tightly fastened
A battery that is not securely fastened could end up vibrating, potentially resulting in internal damage and short circuits.
Check it regularly, especially if you frequently drive on bumpy roads, to ensure it is tightly and properly positioned in mounting bracket.

Turn off all the lights when you exit
Keeping your headlights and car door lights on, can put a heavy toll on your vehicle’s battery.
To avoid this, attach a sticker reminder on your car remote or park in a direction where you must walk past your headlights to get to your destination if your car does not have automatic warning bells and dash notifications.

Control corrosion
Battery terminals corrode over time, keeping them clean will extend the life of your car battery.
Scrub the terminals with a toothbrush dipped in a baking soda and water mixture. Use a spray bottle with cold water to rinse the mixture off and dry with a clean cloth.
Do not use electronics when idle

Turn off the radio or air conditioner when your engine is not running to put less wear and tear on your battery power.
A battery is designed to provide a very large amount of current for a short period before starting the engine.

Check your car battery’s water level
Check the water level indicator regularly and if water is needed, refill the battery with distilled water.

Test your battery often
Test your output voltage level with a car battery tester to keep track of how well you can maintain it and when you can replace it.
Check the alternator
If you are doing everything we have talked about above but your battery is still dying early, check your car’s alternator.
If the alternator is bad, it will results in ineffective recharging of the battery and dramatically shorten its lifespan.
No matter how well you maintain your battery, you cannot always foresee when it may die.

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