Posted on 8/30/2022
There is nothing like jogging out to the car full of anticipation, only to crank up the ignition...to silence. The dreaded dead car battery. Without a working battery, you can't start the engine. Which means you are stuck. The battery also powers the electrical components, which means you are stuck...without a radio. Starting the ignition signals the battery, setting off a chemical reaction inside which ignites the electrical energy that starts the engine cranking. If your battery is dead the dash lights might flicker, but the engine won't have enough power to turn over. This havoc can be avoided by watching for early signs of battery age. One sign to look for is if you ‘check engine' light keeps coming on. This can be a sign your battery is starting to wear out. If your engine is slow to start it can mean that the battery components are taking longer to create a charge and is usually a sign that the battery is about to kick the bucket. Because the battery powe ... read more