The car battery plays a very important role in the operation of the vehicle, so we also need to pay attention and maintenance to it like other parts of the car in order to make it play its due role.
Here are some tips to help you maintain the battery.
Disconnect the on-board electrical appliances in time after flameout
When the vehicle is not running, the electrical appliances will obtain power directly from the battery. When the car is turned off, the electrical appliances is still connected, which may drain the battery and cause the vehicle to fail to start.
Turn off the headlights and interior lights in time after the flameout
Just like electrical appliances, when the car is not running, these lights draw power directly from the battery. Before leaving the car, please check carefully to make sure that the headlights and interior lights are turned off.
Drive your car regularly
The car battery will charge while you are driving, so don’t leave the car parked for too long. Drive at least once a week to allow enough time for your battery to charge.
Charge the battery regularly without driving for a long time
The SIMIKRE charger will intelligently charge the battery in stages according to the battery level. Even if you are not driving, you can keep the battery at the correct level. This is a very useful device for cars that do not drive frequently.
Regularly care and maintain the battery
- Remove the battery, clean the battery and terminals with a solution of baking soda and water, and wipe off grease, dirt and oxide layer.
- Regularly check the water level indicator of the car battery, and add distilled water or electrolyte that matches the battery as needed.
- After cleaning the battery, please check carefully for any signs of damage or abnormal wear during use.
- Make sure that the battery is secure and placed correctly. A loose battery will spill battery acid.
Replace the battery regularly
There is no battery that can be used forever, usually after 3-5 years of use, the state of the battery will decline. We can replace the car with a new battery to maintain the best power consumption effect.