Monthly Archives: January 2023

Why Car Batteries and Winter Just Don't Mix

Why Car Batteries and Winter Just Don't Mix

Winter can be a difficult time for our car batteries. The cold can cause them to die unexpectedly, making it inconvenient for you to get from place to place. There are a few reasons why vehicle batteries tend to die during this particular season: Reasons Why Car Batteries Tend to Die in the Winter Cold weather reduces battery power: Cold temperatures can cause the electrolyte in a car battery to thicken, which reduces the battery's ability to produce power. This means that your battery has to work harder to start your car, which can cause it to drain faster. Lights and heating systems drain power: During the winter, we tend to use more lights and heating systems in our cars, which also drain power from the battery. Short trips can drain a battery: Short trips where the car is not run long enough to fully charge the battery, can cause a gradual drain on the battery, leading to a dead battery. To prevent your car battery from dying in the winter, here are several tips: Keep ... read more

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