7 steps to pay attention when replacing car battery
Many drivers are careless about the battery problem. Therefore, in hot weather, many people cannot start their cars because the battery is dead.
Mr. Nguyen Duc Anh, a car mechanic at Newstars workshop, Cau Giay, Hanoi, said that the battery is an extremely important part of a car.
However, in reality, very few drivers pay proper attention to the battery problem. Only when the car runs out of power do they care about this part. This is extremely wrong because it puts the driver in an awkward situation when the car cannot start. For example, starting in remote areas, at night...
Therefore, vehicle owners need to pay close attention to the signs to replace the battery. First of all, instead of waiting for the battery to run out, vehicle owners should regularly check the equipment inside the vehicle to clearly understand their condition.
In case the battery is found to be damaged or cracked, it must be replaced immediately. If not handled promptly, it can easily lead to an electrical short circuit, causing a fire or explosion, endangering the driver's life and property.
For cars, starting the engine is a familiar and very necessary operation. There are many reasons that lead to the inability to start the car smoothly. Among them, the case of a damaged battery that cannot accumulate electricity is not excluded. Therefore, when you notice that your car is not starting strongly, check the battery immediately. From there, you will have the most appropriate directions and treatment options.
Nowadays, new cars have been integrated with many useful technological features. They have partly helped users grasp the car's situation more quickly.
In case the driver notices the warning light is on, it should be checked immediately. If the battery is damaged or shows signs of abnormality, it should be brought to a professional repair unit for repair.
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| Vehicle owners need to master the steps of battery replacement to monitor closely. Photo: Quoc Huong |
Mr. Dao Quoc Huong, owner of an auto repair shop on Tan Xuan Street, Hanoi, said that to optimize battery usage, the workshop must strictly follow 7 steps. Therefore, vehicle owners need to pay attention to monitor.
Step 1 is to turn off the vehicle, disconnect all power sources connecting the battery and the vehicle.
Step 2 is to open the front hood, find the battery location. Clean the area around the battery location.
Step 3 is to remove the battery terminals. Normally, technicians will remove the negative terminal first and then the positive terminal.
Step 4 is to check the quality of the battery using specialized machinery.
Step 5 is to quote and provide service method to vehicle owner.
Step 6 is to install the new battery in the correct original position. Clean the area around the battery installation again and close the hood.
Step 7 is to re-check the battery operation and hand over the vehicle.
