Battery Basics for Louisville
Posted October 20, 2019 11:37 AM
It's important for Louisville drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold KY weather. Most Louisville area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.
However, heat does more damage to a battery than cold. Truth is, our batteries start to die a little from day one. Keeping a full charge slows the process, which is hard with short Louisville trips because the alternator doesn't have time to fully recharge the battery from starting the engine. Louisville drivers can top off the charge with a computer controlled battery charger – say, once a month in the summer and every three months during the winter.
As far as how long a battery will last, statistics show that 70% have given up the ghost within four years. By that time, they aren't capable of taking a full charge like they used to, and your vehicle alternator has to work overtime to keep up. This causes your alternator to wear out early.
If you're pushing 4 to 5 years on your battery, see your friendly and knowledgeable American Brake Centers Inc. service assistant for a battery test to see if it's recommended to replace it. Not only can you avoid getting stranded with a dead battery on a KY road, but you'll save unnecessary wear and tear on your vehicle alternator.
Give us a call.
American Brake Centers Inc.
3435 Bashford Ave Ct.
Louisville, KY 40218
502-459-0355
http://www.americanbrakecenters.biz