It's time to think about the battery for the car

The first winter cold and the engine does not start? Battery? Have you not checked? Or is it time to change?

A car battery is the part without which the car will not start and will not move. It is estimated that the battery life is about 5 years. In fact, everything is very dependent on the conditions of work and maintenance, when a “one-year-old” device can “blunt”. Its resources are considerably spent both in heat and in cold. It is believed that the battery loses about 1% of capacity for each degree at temperatures below +20 ° C, i.e. at -20 ° C it will already have 60% capacity. The cooled viscous electrolyte has a lower electrical conductivity. When the temperature drops, it takes twice the current from the battery to turn the motor shaft. The number of energy consumers involved is increasing.

At least the battery wears out its misuse. It is important to regularly check the condition of the battery and the density of the electrolyte in specialized services, timely recharging, especially if the battery is not new. It takes no more time than the painful morning attempts to wake the car.

And if your battery is still “aged” and “reminds” about it regularly-it does not hold a charge, does not charge or has technical damage, then there is no place to pull. Especially in winter. It’s time to buy a car battery without waiting for the old one to die completely and abruptly at the most inappropriate moment.

It would seem that it is difficult to buy a new battery? You just need to choose 1) reliable and durable, 2) requiring a minimum of maintenance, 3) with sufficient power and capacity, 4) corresponding to the power of the generator and 5) corresponding to the dimensions, location and type of terminals.

Durable and reliable

Modern technologies, incorporated by the manufacturer in the device of the car battery, allow to achieve sufficiently high performance:

• extended battery life;
• reduced corrosion;
• expansion of temperature and frost resistance;
• improve the reception and return of electric charge;
• reducing water loss and shedding active mass.

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Many modern batteries (Bosch, Varta, etc., see the catalog 130.com.ua) have the ability to control the level of charge with the help of a kind of indicators. One of the main achievements of the manufacturers is an increase in the indicators of starter current, which ensures uninterrupted engine start at any temperature. As well as reducing self-discharge, which, respectively, gives a longer service life, which modern car batteries have. Reviews of the owners of various brands-something that is also worth paying attention to. Experienced opinion can be really informative and indicative of a particular model.

It is also important to consider the release date of the battery, since the service life does not begin with the installation in the car, but from the moment it is filled with electrolyte at the factory. The fresher, the greater the likelihood that it will last longer.

With minimal maintenance

Most modern rechargeable batteries according to the standard are maintenance-free (maintenance-free), which greatly simplifies the life of its owner. There is no need to control the level of water and electrolyte, because Capacities are soldered and do not have access. It is important to control the level of charge in order to charge such batteries in time. Prices for this type are still the only drawback, they are more expensive than others.
There are also less convenient low-maintenance/maintained types that can be collapsible, require monitoring of the electrolyte level and water, and timely refueling. They are distinguished by low cost and the same period of work.

Sufficient Power and Capacity

It's good to have these rates high, this is especially important in the winter.

The more powerful the battery, the faster it turns the engine, which is physically difficult at sub-zero temperatures. Motor start faster. The engine will wear out less and the battery will last longer.
And the high capacity of the battery makes it possible to repeatedly try to start the engine in a hard frost. With a smaller capacity, the battery will not be able to provide the car with current and as a result will not be able to start the car. At 130.com.ua you can buy a battery for a car in Kharkov, Odessa, Kiev with delivery in Ukraine.

Responsive power generator

When the battery is healthy and has a full charge, the car starts as expected, allowing the battery to continue working, charging from the generator. If the car starts up from the first attempt, the battery will not have time to be strongly discharged from repeated attempts to start and the generator can easily charge it. And when the battery is discharged or does not consistently receive the necessary recharging by the charger, then it will need a lot more recharging from the generator. It should be the greater, the greater the battery capacity.

It will be even longer in cold weather, when the stove, heating, lights, etc. work. If you buy a car battery with a capacity greater than that required for this car, the generator will not be able to charge the battery completely, it will “starve”. The result is a dead battery and the risk of “burning” the generator. And with a smaller than expected capacity, the battery will always be recharged, which will reduce its resources and service life. Therefore, it is important to find a battery rated for this particular auto capacity.

With suitable dimensions, location and type of terminals

A new battery needs to be chosen the same size as the original one. Under the hood for him there is an area where the battery is larger than the regular one, will not. In some cars, the battery is installed backwards. Please note, before - this is the part where the terminals are located. The location can be: right plus and left minus or vice versa. The new battery should have the same location. Otherwise, there will simply not be enough standard wires for connecting vice versa. And to increase them is much more difficult than choosing the right battery for a car..

Additions such as an ergonomic carrying handle, terminals that close and reduce the risk of a short circuit, a charge indicator, shields sooner or later during operation become just a find for the car owner.

Now you know how to choose a new battery and what is important to consider. Hurry up to meet the new winter season in full readiness! Having bought the right battery, remember that it is important to maintain it with proper operation and maintenance. Regular charging by the charger is a guarantee of successful operation of the battery in cold weather: when the car is fully charged, the battery will begin to freeze at temperatures below -55° C, and a discharged one may freeze already at 0° C.

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