There may come a day when you’re ready to head out and you find your car won’t start. You think it might be caused by a dead battery. But how do you know for sure? It could possibly be a bad alternator or a failing starter. Have starting problems checked out so you’re not left stranded with a car that won’t start?
You may wonder how do you know when your car battery should be replaced?
- Slow engine crank. Your car starts intermittently.
- Clicking sound when turning the key in the ignition. The engine isn’t receiving enough power.
- Dim headlights. They aren’t getting the power they need.
- Electrical problems. The electronic accessories (power seats, windows, GPS, radio, etc.) may not work properly.
- Dashboard warning light. This warning light (typically in the shape of a battery) could mean the battery is dying or the alternator is going bad.
- Swollen battery case. This can be caused by constant exposure to extreme temperatures (freezing and thawing).
- Older than four years. A car battery becomes unreliable for around four or five years, fluctuating based on exposure to extreme temperatures and your driving habits.
- Loose connections. The battery will appear to be dying.
- A light was left on for an extended period of time. If your battery is still good after testing it, a jump and recharge should be all that is needed to restore the charge.
Want to know more about when your car battery should be replaced? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive for more information about a car battery replacement and to schedule an appointment. Since 1997, our auto shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN, and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
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There may come a day when you’re ready to head out and you find your car won’t start. You think it might be caused by a dead battery. But how do you know for sure? It could possibly be a bad alternator or a failing starter. Have starting problems checked out so you’re not left stranded with a car that won’t start?
You may wonder how do you know when your car battery should be replaced?
- Slow engine crank. Your car starts intermittently.
- Clicking sound when turning the key in the ignition. The engine isn’t receiving enough power.
- Dim headlights. They aren’t getting the power they need.
- Electrical problems. The electronic accessories (power seats, windows, GPS, radio, etc.) may not work properly.
- Dashboard warning light. This warning light (typically in the shape of a battery) could mean the battery is dying or the alternator is going bad.
- Swollen battery case. This can be caused by constant exposure to extreme temperatures (freezing and thawing).
- Older than four years. A car battery becomes unreliable for around four or five years, fluctuating based on exposure to extreme temperatures and your driving habits.
- Loose connections. The battery will appear to be dying.
- A light was left on for an extended period of time. If your battery is still good after testing it, a jump and recharge should be all that is needed to restore the charge.
Want to know more about when your car battery should be replaced? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive for more information about a car battery replacement and to schedule an appointment. Since 1997, our auto shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN, and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
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