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How to Choose the Right Kind of Battery for Your Car
A battery may count as a bit small, but in reality, it is one of the most crucial components of your car as it is the one that gives power to all electronic gadgets, components and the startup of your engine.
No matter how well maintained your car is, once you power it up with a low performance battery, it will eventually be left lifeless on the road. It is therefore important to outfit your car with the best battery around.
Recent developments of the vehicle industry has produced upgrades or modifications allowing batteries to keep up with the advanced features of models from various makers. Competition among the battery manufacturers also provides consumers with lower prices, improved battery life and more advanced features. All batteries now can be installed DIY!
Below are the simple how to’s to help you select the right battery for your car.
Finding a new battery
When looking for a new battery, always take note that prices may vary because of brand, features, quality and capacity.
If you’re looking for a brand that’s reliable, simply do a research online for the most popular or ask other car owners for the brands that they’re using.
The availability of new batteries is not a question nowadays; you can get hold of them at most car shops, service centers and auto supplies from urban areas up to the farthest countryside. Prices may vary but most shops provide discounts for customers who turn in their old batteries.
Provided you have the budget, see to it not to buy cheap batteries! You might think that you’re getting a bargain now but sooner or later, you will suffer as cheap batteries are poor in quality and will surely never last long.
Check your car manual or battery referral guides in automotive shops for factors such as group size, cold-cranking amps and cranking amps to properly guide you in your selection.
Group size – Refers to battery volume with the location of terminals (positive + and negative -) your manual indicates the group size required by your car’s model.
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) – Refers to a battery’s ability in cold weather conditions. It is in situations such as these that the engine oil becomes thicker thereby making ignition difficult. You can tell how much electrical power your battery can provide to your car at zero degrees (F) by looking at its CCA rating.
Cranking Amps (CA) – Is the indicator of a battery’s power-capability.
Now that you know what to look for, it is then time for you to consider buying a battery based on preference leads such as:
Maintenance
You can select from maintenance free or a regular battery. I’d say go for the maintenance free type as you will not go through the hassles of constantly checking and refilling the battery electrolyte fluids.
Country climate and driving conditions
Select the battery that fits your country climate and driving condition. If you are living in a country with high temperatures, it is appropriate for you to select the battery type for a long life. Look for a tough housing that will protect the plates from easily corroding and provides protection against fluid evaporation.
Display date
Select the ones that are displayed fresh on the counter with no more than 6 months from their manufacture date.
Battery handles
For easy installation and pullout, select a battery that has a handle on it. You wouldn’t want to carry a 4-5 kilo box just by holding on to its sides now would you?
Follow these tips to land the perfect power for your ride. Drive safely.
by:
Jovir Amatong
AutoTerminal.com
About the Author
AutoTerminal.com – A worldwide distribution network selling used Japanese vehicles. Region-based distribution centers are located in New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Asia, Africa, and South America.
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