What Causes a Dead Battery?

Your vehicle’s battery is truly one of its lifelines, and you’ll want to make sure yours is reliable. We encourage you to schedule Chrysler service at Best Chrysler Dodge Jeep® RAM and to try and avoid these battery-draining habits.

Frequently Taking Short Trips

Did you know that your alternator actually charges your battery as you drive? So if you are frequently taking short trips, you aren’t giving your battery ample time to charge.

Driving in Extreme Temperatures

If you are driving in weather that is extremely hot or cold, your battery’s lifespan will suffer. While it may seem best to let your vehicle idle to warm up, this can actually be harmful to your engine instead. In fact, you typically only need to let your car warm up for about a minute.

Leaving Your Lights On

We’re guessing this is one you’ve heard before. Leaving your headlights on, or even your interior lights, can drain your battery.

Loose Battery Connections

When your battery’s terminals become corroded or even loose, your vehicle can struggle to start since it can’t efficiently transmit its power. It’s important to keep your battery clean to help limit undue damage.

Old Battery

No matter how you care for your battery, it isn’t designed to last forever. On average, batteries last up to five or six years. However, your battery’s lifespan can be shortened to just a year or two if it isn’t properly cared for.

If you notice your vehicle is slow to start or you are having electrical issues, it could be a battery issue. And you don’t want to leave your vehicle’s reliability up to chance. Visit our Chrysler dealership near Kingston, MA to have your battery inspected today!