Car Battery Maintenance Tips for Summer
By Saeed IsmailPublished on June 15, 2024
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Summer heat is one of the biggest enemies of your car battery. High temperatures accelerate chemical reactions inside the battery, causing it to overcharge and shortening its lifespan.
Key Tips
- Check water levels — If you have a serviceable battery, check electrolyte levels monthly during summer.
- Clean terminals — Corrosion builds up faster in heat. Clean terminals with baking soda and water.
- Test battery charge — Have your battery tested at a Battireo center before summer begins.
- Park in shade — Reduce under-hood temperatures by parking in shaded areas.
- Limit short trips — Short trips don't allow the alternator to fully recharge the battery.
Visit any Battireo branch for a free battery health check this summer.