Especially those who have cars that have been purchased in the last decade, we can find the unpleasant situation that when we go to start our car, the battery has been discharged.

If we can, we avoid subjecting our car at very low temperatures, as this is a key when it is fully discharged battery factor.

In the event that we are going to inevitably be a long time without moving the car, we disconnect the battery. Otherwise, there are very high chances that when we come to use it again the battery will not work. See our article How to disconnect the car battery.

If you are with the engine stopped, we avoid using items that use as a power source Battery: lights, musical equipment…

In the case concerned an antique car, including battery care, we control the level of distilled water. The latest, however, no longer need this type of maintenance.

The care of the battery terminals is also important. To prevent rusting, we can place them move or a specific aerosol found in any retail store. It will also be important to clean the battery terminals of the car as it makes poor contact.

We know that it takes at least five miles of travel for the battery recovers completely, so we combine our short trips with tours that exceed this distance.

Sometimes it may be necessary to charge the battery of the car and, for the end of his life, it is essential to change the car battery. Check our articles to learn to do it yourself.