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If you catch your car battery when it’s dying instead of after it’s already dead, you’ll save yourself a lot of time and stress. Here’s how to spot 7 signs of a dying car battery so you can get your car's battery replaced before it's too late.
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Testing your headlights is one of the easiest ways to tell if your car battery is dying. If your headlights dim while you’re idling and brighten when you accelerate, you likely have a weakening or dying car battery.
If you hear a fast, repetitive clicking when you turn your car on, it’s a sign of a dying car battery, a dirty or damaged car battery, or a faulty alternator. The clicking could be coming from the starter motor, indicating insufficient power.
If your starter cranks slowly when you start your car, you have a battery issue. Slow engine cranking indicates low battery voltage or a draining battery.
If you start your car and you don’t hear its regular ‘welcome’ sound many new cars have, or your interior lights don’t come on, your car battery is close to needing replacement.
If your battery is on its way out, your car might backfire- meaning your spark plugs aren’t firing normally- causing sparks to leave a buildup of fuel in your engine cylinders.
If you smell rotten eggs when you pop your hood, your battery is leaking. You might be able to squeak by with other signs of a dying car battery, but don’t attempt to drive a car with a leaking battery- the acid leaking from the battery is a health, fire, and environmental hazard, and it can cause further damage to your car.
A swollen car battery is caused by overcharging, which can happen if there’s an underlying problem with your alternator. Do not drive your car with a swollen or bloated car battery- it can easily explode, causing serious danger to you and major damage to your car.
Greenish-blue or white dust can build up on your car’s battery, signaling corrosion. If you notice a corroded car battery, take it to the auto shop to get cleaned and ask them to inspect your battery, as a corroded car battery could be a sign of under or overcharging.
When your car’s battery is dying, call your mechanic if you’re unsure if your car is safe to drive and to rule out problems with your alternator. If your car is safe to drive until you can get a replacement battery, driving for about 30 minutes at a time can help keep the battery charged. Monitor your battery for signs of damage, keep a car battery charger and a battery tester handy, and avoid storing your car in the cold as much as possible.
When you’re buying a new car battery, get a few quotes from different auto shops. Don’t attempt to install the battery yourself unless you know what you’re doing- you could cause danger to yourself, damage your car, and void the battery’s warranty.
Ask your mechanic about the types of car batteries they carry, which cold cranking amps (CCA’s) are best for your car, and be sure to check your owner’s manual to see if the BCI (Battery Council International) number they’re recommending matches the BCI number in your owner’s manual. More reliable car batteries usually have better warranties- most car batteries last 3-5 years.
When you need a used car battery on a budget, Sturtevant Auto is ready to help. We have a huge selection of affordable used car batteries with a 90-day warranty to keep you moving at a price you can afford. Stop by our massive salvage yard 7 days a week and contact us to find the right used battery for your car.
Sturtevant Auto has an incredible selection of used auto parts.
Call 262-835-2300 to have one of our friendly associates find your part in our computerized inventory.