Tips to increase car battery life

To increase battery life, drivers can apply the following methods:

Always cool and keep the battery at a stable temperature

Parking your car in the hot sun will cause the temperature of the car to increase, which will have a significant impact on the battery. However, you can solve this problem by using a cover or battery insulation. The insulation helps to keep the battery from being affected by the heat generated under the hood of the car.

Regular battery maintenance

Over time, the battery's electrical energy will leak out and reduce its lifespan. For wet batteries, regularly check the battery fluid level; For dry batteries, monitor the dry battery status through the warning eye located on the battery surface.

If the vehicle is not used for a long period of time, disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent discharge.
When starting the car, turn off the headlights to save battery energy for starting the car.

When leaving the car overnight, note: All car doors (including trunk, hood, and tailgate) are tightly closed. Check with the door open indicator light on the dashboard.

Avoid letting the battery get too cold.

Leaving the battery at too high a temperature is not good, but leaving the battery at too cold a temperature is also not good. Usually, in winter, when the temperature drops, the battery is too cold, causing difficulty starting the engine... To overcome that, we can use heat plates to protect the battery.

Monitor battery voltage level

Test the battery voltage by running the battery under a heavy load for about 30 seconds to check the output voltage. If the meter shows a green light, the battery is in good condition.

Epsom salt

Epsom salt helps prolong the life of the battery. This method is very simple, you just need to dissolve 28 grams of Epsom salt in a little warm water and add it to the battery cells. Thus, the battery can increase the time and performance of your car.

Clean the battery with baking soda and soda

Baking soda, also known as salt, can be easily found at drug stores - is a great choice for scrubbing away deposits on battery terminals.

Use "cow fat" to prevent corrosion

Once you’ve cleaned off the rust, make sure it doesn’t reappear too soon. Applying “cow grease” to the battery terminals will prevent future corrosion and keep them in good condition during the winter months. Cold temperatures increase the resistance of the wires and thicken the engine oil, forcing the battery to work harder than usual. Corrosion increases the resistance of the terminals, making the battery less efficient.

The battery will run out of power.If the vehicle is not used regularly and the battery is not charged by the engine for a long time. Some electrical devices on the vehicle can be activated when the vehicle is not running, such as the anti-theft system, devices with memory, etc. These devices still consume electricity even when the ignition key is removed.

In addition, car owners, especially women, often have habits that reduce battery life such as: turning on the air conditioner when the engine is not running; listening to music, watching movies in the car when the engine is not running; forgetting to turn off the headlights, turn signals, and ceiling lights when leaving the car; forgetting to close the doors and remove the key when leaving the car; and lacking regular inspection and maintenance.