5 Ways To Extend Your Car Battery Life

Check out these 5 ways to extend your car’s battery life (Because what’s more annoying than being stuck somewhere with a dead battery)⁣.

5 ways to extend your car’s battery life:

1️⃣ Avoid driving short trips too often

Your battery works every time you start it up, but then gets charged by the engine the longer you drive around. On short trips it’s not possible for the battery to recharge the energy it spent starting up.⁣

2️⃣ Keep your battery tightly fastened

Constant vibration will reduce the life-span of your battery, so it’s very important to have it tightly secured. However, don’t over-tighten it either!⁣

3️⃣ Use minimal power while the engine is off

Make sure your headlight and interior lights are switched off while the engine isn’t running. Double check your lights when you walk away from your car.⁣

4️⃣ Keep your battery clean and dry at all times

Batteries corrode over time, so keeping them clean will help extend their life. Simply scrub it with an old toothbrush and a baking soda and water mixture. The make sure to thoroughly dry it with a clean cloth.⁣

5️⃣ Don’t leave your car unused for long periods of time

All batteries will naturally lose charge over time, and as such you need to have the engine running for long-enough periods to restore the charge to 100%.⁣