Is your car getting harder to start in the morning? Are multiple electronics malfunctioning at once? If so, it might be time to visit your local INFINITI dealership for a new car battery. Here’s a detailed list of the major signs that a car battery is on its last legs.
Your Car Struggles To Start
The clearest indicator that a battery has problems is if you struggle to start your car in the morning. A car’s starter needs a strong surge of electricity to get the engine going. If an aging or damaged battery can no longer reliably deliver that voltage, you may need to get a new one.
Your Jump Starts Are Successful
If you can’t start your car at all, either your battery is permanently dead or it’s only temporarily drained, perhaps because a bad alternator failed to recharge it on your last drive. You can jump-start your car to find out what caused the problem.
After the jump-start, if your engine keeps running, then your alternator is fine and you might have a faulty battery. Of course, you may have also accidentally drained the battery by leaving the stereo or headlights turned on overnight. You’ll know if the battery is really finished if the problem repeats itself again the following morning.
Your Electronics Are Faltering
When an aging battery can no longer store or deliver as much voltage as before, all your electronics will start to have problems. If your power windows, stereo, phone charger, dashboard, windshield wipers, power steering, and headlights all start misbehaving at once when the engine’s turned off, your battery may need to be replaced.
Your Battery Casing Looks Damaged
When batteries become damaged by extreme heat or cold, or simply by age, the casing can start to warp out of shape. If your battery looks anything other than perfectly rectangular, you’ll probably need a new one.
You Smell Leaking Battery Acid
As damaged batteries warp out of shape, they can sometimes crack open, allowing battery acid or gas to leak out. You’re likely to smell this as battery acid has a strong, sulfury stench.
Your Battery’s Connectors Are Corroded
When you observe your battery, look closely at the metal connectors on top. If the connectors have become corroded, they may not be able to conduct electricity properly anymore. This corrosion will often be gray and green in color.
Your INFINITI Dealer Suggests a New Battery
While checking up on your vehicle’s health during your routine maintenance visits, the technician at your local dealership will quickly identify battery-related problems. They can also let you know in advance how long your battery is likely to last, so you’re less likely to be taken by surprise when it starts to malfunction.
Visit Edison INFINITI today to have your battery inspected and replaced. We’re a local full-service dealership offering award-winning customer service and an extensive range of excellent INFINITI vehicles.
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