{"id":10587,"date":"2018-07-26T16:06:29","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T16:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=10587"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:38:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:38:01","slug":"keep-car-battery-from-dying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/keep-car-battery-from-dying\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Car Battery From Dying This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most common things that could ruin your day is when your vehicle refuses to start.<\/p>\n<p>It happens to most people and it may happen to you too, considering that you rely on your car to commute to work or go on a road trip. Likewise, your car depends on its battery to power it down the road.<\/p>\n<p>By definition, a car battery is a rechargeable battery that provides electricity to a vehicle. It is the heart of your car and letting it die could put you in a stressful situation.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps you juxtapose dead batteries with lower temperatures, but did you know that the summer season is more damaging to your battery than the winter season?<\/p>\n<p>As for life expectancy, car batteries last for about 51 months in cold climates, while those in locations with higher temperatures last for about 30 months.<\/p>\n<p>It takes 24 hours for your car battery to discharge on its own during higher temperatures and several days to discharge in cold weather.<\/p>\n<p>The chances of you waking up to a dead battery are higher during summer, especially if you don&#8217;t pay attention to the health of your car battery.<\/p>\n<p>For that reason, here are easy ways to keep your car battery from dying this summer.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep your car battery away from excessive heat<\/h2>\n<p>Excessive heat is detrimental to your car because it causes battery fluid to dry up which can damage the internal battery structure and push it to the limit.<\/p>\n<p>As the heat drains your battery, search for cool or shaded parking spots where you could place your vehicle safely. The more you follow this habit, the better for your battery&#8217;s life expectancy.<\/p>\n<p>You can also keep your interior cool when getting into your car.<\/p>\n<h2>The more you drive, the more time your vehicle gets to recover<\/h2>\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t using your car that often, chances are, your car will die sooner than you actually expected.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, idling your car for a long time does more damage to your car than driving long distances because the alternator needs more time to get recharged.<\/p>\n<p>To keep your battery recharged, you are advised to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/globe-drive\/culture\/commuting\/how-often-do-i-need-to-use-my-car-to-prevent-battery-death\/article4490484\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drive your car on a regular basis<\/a>. Ideally, every three to four days is enough time to let your battery recharge.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t let your car battery drain fast by plugging electrical devices<\/h2>\n<p>While most electrical devices make our lives easier, they also make it difficult for a car battery to stop from running out of power.<\/p>\n<p>Electricity-sucking devices including, navigation systems, DVD players, MP3 players, smart phones, and other demanded gadgets can drain your battery while on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Having said, your battery also deserves care so pay attention to the devices you carry with you and how often you use them.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep your car battery clean<\/h2>\n<p>Maintaining your car clean from buildup prolongs the life of your car battery. Wipe your battery with a paper towel or cloth regularly to stop power-draining grime from accumulating.<\/p>\n<p>You are also advise to clean the battery terminals with a toothbrush which needs to be dipped in baking soda and water mixture for better performance.<\/p>\n<p>Then, spray them with cold water to rinse the mixture and use a clean cloth to dry it all over.<\/p>\n<h2>Buy a car battery charger<\/h2>\n<p>Shell out some bucks for a new battery charger and stop worrying about leaving your car idled during a long vacation or a work trip far from home.<\/p>\n<p>Getting a battery charger will stop it from dying while not in use.\u00a0 Bear in mind that fast chargers could cause your vehicle to overheat so choose wisely.<\/p>\n<p>A trickle charger with a floating mode monitoring, on the other hand, charges your battery slowly and doesn&#8217;t damage your battery once its fully-charged.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/most-common-car-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SEE ALSO:\u00a0The 20 Most Common Car Problems In The US [Infographic]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most common things that could ruin your day is when your vehicle refuses to start. 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