How to Check a Battery and Charging System

But contrary to popular belief, it isn’t the cold that usually kills a battery; it’s excessive heat or a faulty component in the charging system. Most of us never give our battery a second thought… ...until it stops working. Usually on a cold winter morning.

Check Battery Once A Year Then when cold weather comes along and increases the cranking demands on the battery, the damage shows. Of course, there are a few things you can do to head off a battery related bummer. First, have your battery and charging system checked once a year – especially if your battery is more than two years old. Belle Tire’s ASE certified technicians can perform a load test to make sure everything is working properly.

Also make sure you keep the top of your battery clean. Dirt is a conductor and can drain power. Keep Battery Top Clean

If the battery’s terminals have corrosion, you can remove it using a simple mixture of baking soda and water. And when it is time for a replacement, Belle Tire has a full line of hard-working batteries from Exide including Exide’s NASCAR Select series. What Can I Do If I See Corrosion?

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