{"id":95,"date":"2016-06-14T09:59:34","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T16:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/?p=95"},"modified":"2024-01-16T19:39:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T03:39:07","slug":"need-know-car-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/need-know-car-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"All That You Need To Know About Car Batteries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Battery and <a href=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/complete-concept-follow-home-headlamps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tcb-events=\"\">electrical systems are the vital parts of your car<\/a>. It gives power to your car along with the electronic and electric accessories. So, it is important for everyone to know more and more about them so that you can avoid trouble created by getting stuck off the battery of your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several issues that occur due to the battery. If you have an old battery in your car, it may happen any time that it won\u2019t be charged. There are also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.techlicious.com\/tip\/whats-draining-your-android-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">possibilities of draining the battery<\/a> that happens due to using the electrical items for a long time when the car engine is not running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim of this post is to provide valuable knowledge about the <a href=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/best-atv-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">battery of your car<\/a>. After reading this post, you will know everything about the car batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-1\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">The function of the Battery for Your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A car battery produces an electric jolt, which is needed to supply power to all the electrical parts of your car. A battery shoulders the big responsibility of starting your car. The battery not only provides power to the car but also helps maintain a steady electric current that is essential for running the engine continuously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So a car battery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"border1\">\n<li>Provides power to the vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains stable electric current<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-2\">CA (Cranking Amps) &amp; CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Changing-Your-Car-Battery.avif \"  type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Changing-Your-Car-Battery.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Changing-Your-Car-Battery.jpg\" class=\" sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Changing-Your-Car-Battery\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These are two very important terms of the battery. CA is a term that tells us that how much current is delivered to the car by the battery at 0\u00b0C or 32\u00b0F temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CCA tells about the ability of the battery to start a car when the temperature is -17\u00b0C or 0\u00b0F. As well as it also indicates the current delivered to the starter of the car by the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CCA also tells about the quantity of lead in a battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-3\">Maintenance Free And Low Maintenance Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"border1\">\n<li>In a Maintenance battery, you need not pour water, so it comes sealed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-maintenance batteries are not sealed; you need to pour distilled water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-4\">Indications for Changing Your Car Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maintenance-Free-And-Low-Maintenance-Battery.avif \"  type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maintenance-Free-And-Low-Maintenance-Battery.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maintenance-Free-And-Low-Maintenance-Battery.jpg\" class=\" sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Maintenance-Free-And-Low-Maintenance-Battery\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want, you should start your car without any problem; you must know when to replace the battery of your car. There are a few indications that tell about it. Let\u2019s know about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"border1\">\n<li>Does the engine crank take too much time to start \u2013 If you need much time to start your car, it may be an indication that you need to replace your battery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The level of battery fluid \u2013 If the level of the battery fluid is low or if it is below the energy conductor or leads plates, you need to test both the charging system and the battery. It indicates overcharging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bCheck engine light \u2013 Sometimes, when the power of the car battery is low, The Check engine light appears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bLow coolant light \u2013 If you see low coolant light, it may be due to a problem with your battery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bSwelling battery case \u2013 It also indicates the expiry of the battery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the battery is 3 years old \u2013 If the battery is older than 3 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/best-automotive-multimeter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">you need to check whether it is good or However<\/a>, the battery condition should be examined every year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-5\">Problem with Wrong Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Problem-with-Wrong-Battery.avif \"  type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Problem-with-Wrong-Battery.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Problem-with-Wrong-Battery.jpg\" class=\" sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Problem-with-Wrong-Battery\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Car batteries come in different types and sizes, so it is necessary you choose the right size and type of battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not pay attention to it, you may face several problems like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"border1\">\n<li>If the battery is not of the right size, it cannot be fitted properly and securely,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/best-lithium-ion-jump-starter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A wrong battery may also not provide enough power<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bCar cables may also not get in touch with to the terminals of the battery, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wrong battery may not be fitted securely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So it is necessary to choose the right type and size of the battery for your car. The best way to find out the right size of the battery is to check the manual provided by the owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-6\">Sizes and Types of Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3.avif \"  type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3.jpg\" class=\" sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Sizes and Types of Battery\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Photo Credit: http:\/\/wonderfulengineering.com\/stuck-with-a-dead-car-battery-heres-how-you-can-still-start-your-car\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For buying the right kind of battery for your car, it is important you know the different types and sizes of a car battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"border1\">\n<li>Size 75 Side Terminal \u2013 Batteries are good for compact and midsized General Motors cars as well as some vehicles from Chrysler.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Size 65 Top Terminal \u2013 For Mercury and Ford\u2019s sport utility vehicles, trucks, and big cars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bSize 51 R Top Terminal \u2013 For Japanese vehicles from Nissan, Mazda, and Honda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bSize 34\/78 Dual Terminal \u2013 For big Chrystal vehicles and large and midsized sedans and SUVs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bSize 35 Top Terminal \u2013 For Vehicles from Toyota, Nissan, and Subarus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Size 24\/25F Top Terminal \u2013 For vehicles from Toyota, Nissan, Infiniti, Lexus, Honda, and Acura.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-7\">Maintenance of Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At present, batteries do not need any maintenance; they are maintenance-free. So you need not check them. However, it is recommended that every year, the battery should be checked by the Mechanic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-8\">Choosing the Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to buy a battery, you must be careful. You must pay attention that the battery should not be older than 6 months. The power of the battery is lost over time regardless it is being used or not. You can know about it through the shipping codes. You may also find a numeric date on the battery. However, some batteries have codes in which the month is represented by a letter, like A for January, while for a year, the number is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do\u2019s :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"border1\">\n<li>Ponder about your safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterystuff.com\/kb\/articles\/battery-articles\/what-does-20-amp-hr-rate-mean-.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Battery with AH amp hour<\/a> or maximum RC reserve capacity should be used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bBattery should be recharged immediately as they discharge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must pay attention to the maintenance and inspection, especially in summer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"border1\">\n<li>Safety is above all; it should not be forgotten.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To charge the battery, you should not use the high-output battery charger, which is unregulated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bWhen the engine is functioning, you should not cut off battery cables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200bYou should not delay in revitalizing the battery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing up of different types and sizes of battery should be avoided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us know what you think about this post, and don\u2019t forget to share it with your friends if you like it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Battery and electrical systems are the vital parts of your car. It gives power to your car along with the electronic and electric accessories. So, it is important for everyone to know more and more about them so that you can avoid trouble created by getting stuck off the battery of your car. There are several issues that occur due to the battery. If you have an old battery in your car, it may happen any time that it won\u2019t be charged. There are also possibilities of draining the battery that happens due to using the electrical items for a long time when the car engine is not running. The aim of this post is to provide valuable knowledge about the battery of your car. After reading this post, you will know everything about the car batteries. The function of the Battery for Your Car A car battery produces an electric jolt, which is needed to supply power to all the electrical parts of your car. A battery shoulders the big responsibility of starting your car. The battery not only provides power to the car but also helps maintain a steady electric current that is essential for running the engine continuously. So a car battery: CA (Cranking Amps) &amp; CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) These are two very important terms of the battery. CA is a term that tells us that how much current is delivered to the car by the battery at 0\u00b0C or 32\u00b0F temperature. CCA tells about the ability of the battery to start a car when the temperature is -17\u00b0C or 0\u00b0F. As well as it also indicates the current delivered to the starter of the car by the battery. CCA also tells about the quantity of lead in a battery. Maintenance Free And Low Maintenance Battery Indications for Changing Your Car Battery If you want, you should start your car without any problem; you must know when to replace the battery of your car. There are a few indications that tell about it. Let\u2019s know about them. Problem with Wrong Battery Car batteries come in different types and sizes, so it is necessary you choose the right size and type of battery. If you do not pay attention to it, you may face several problems like: So it is necessary to choose the right type and size of the battery for your car. The best way to find out the right size of the battery is to check the manual provided by the owner. Sizes and Types of Battery Photo Credit: http:\/\/wonderfulengineering.com\/stuck-with-a-dead-car-battery-heres-how-you-can-still-start-your-car\/ For buying the right kind of battery for your car, it is important you know the different types and sizes of a car battery. Maintenance of Battery At present, batteries do not need any maintenance; they are maintenance-free. So you need not check them. However, it is recommended that every year, the battery should be checked by the Mechanic. Choosing the Battery If you need to buy a battery, you must be careful. You must pay attention that the battery should not be older than 6 months. The power of the battery is lost over time regardless it is being used or not. You can know about it through the shipping codes. You may also find a numeric date on the battery. However, some batteries have codes in which the month is represented by a letter, like A for January, while for a year, the number is used. Do\u2019s : Don\u2019t&nbsp;: Let us know what you think about this post, and don\u2019t forget to share it with your friends if you like it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":597,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,7,4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21405,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95\/revisions\/21405"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drivinglife.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}