When you schedule a service appointment at our dealership, we'll make sure to look over your vehicle to ensure that everything is in working order for your Costa Mesa drives. One of the most important components we inspect is your car battery. Your car battery provides your vehicle with the power it needs to start up for each and every Newport Beach adventure.
That's why it's vital that you familiarize yourself with all the quirks of battery maintenance. Our service experts at Audi Fletcher Jones want to ensure that your vehicle delivers dependable performance for many miles ahead so here's what we'll go over today regarding battery maintenance:
- How long do car batteries last?
- How much is a replacement car battery?
- How to remove corrosion from a car battery
- How to maximize your car battery lifespan
- Why does your Audi car battery die after sitting for a long time?
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How Long Do Car Batteries Last?
So, how long do car batteries last? The answer can vary depending on your specific vehicle and driving habits around Irvine. However, the average lifespan for a car battery is usually around five years. After five years, you'll want to look into having your car battery replaced if you want reliable performance around Costa Mesa. Here's how you know it might be time for a car battery replacement:
- Vehicle cranks for longer than usual on startup
- Dimmed interior/exterior lights
- Needing regular jump-starts
- Illuminated battery replacement warning lights/notifications
- Unusual electrical issues
- Reduced performance
How To Remove Corrosion From a Car Battery
As you're starting up and turning off your vehicle constantly on your Newport Beach adventures, you'll start to notice some corrosion building up on your vehicle's battery. Battery corrosion can happen to almost any vehicle from the battery constantly heating up and cooling off. It's important to clean this corrosion as too much build-up over time could case your battery to begin to fail or experience decreased performance.
To clean off corrosion from a car battery, you can purchase an automotive battery cleaning solution and follow the instructions on the container. In general though, here's how to remove corrosion from a car battery. Just keep in mind that you must do this with care as the cleaning procedure can vary depending on certain models:
- Inspect the battery to ensure it's not leaking any acid first before you begin.
- Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery first, followed by disconnecting the positive terminal.
- Use a battery-cleaning solution or a mixture of baking soda and water and carefully apply it to the battery terminals.
- Scrub the corrosion off with a brush.
- Rinse the terminals with clean water and dry them off fully before reconnecting the terminals.
A couple of things to note, some vehicles need a battery tender connected while the battery is disconnected. Make sure your vehicle isn't one of those that requires this. If you're unsure about the process for cleaning your battery, our team is here to help.
How To Maximize Your Car Battery Lifespan
While it's inevitable that your car battery will eventually need to be replaced, there are some steps you can take to get the most out of your vehicle's battery for your Irvine adventures. Here's how to maximize your car battery lifespan:
- Avoid making multiple short drives
- Limit the usage of lights and accessories when your vehicle is off
- Regularly inspect/clean your battery terminals
- Restrain from letting your vehicle sit for too long without starting it
- Park in a temperature-controlled area when possible
Why Does Your Audi Car Battery Die After Sitting for a Long Time?
If you don't drive a lot and you find that your Audi sometimes sits for long periods of time, you'll find that your battery will eventually need to be recharged or replaced. But, why does that happen? There are many factors to consider but one vital reason that your battery dies after sitting for a long period of time is that certain components in your vehicle will draw power from your battery, even when the car is off.
One of those components is your alarm system and while it draws a small amount of power, it could eventually drain the battery if the car hasn't been started after some time. If you plan on having your vehicle sit for a while, it's best to connect a battery tender.
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