How to Tell When Your CDJR Vehicle Needs a New Car Battery

Your Engine Is Slow To Turn Over

If your car seems reluctant to start and requires a few tries to get going in the morning, your battery may be the reason. It requires considerable power to start your engine, and as the battery starts to decline, starting the vehicle will become increasingly difficult. A malfunctioning alternator, a worn-out starter, and bad wiring could also be at play, and our service department can check each of those things out before replacing your battery.

Your Headlights Dim When Idling

If your headlights have started to dim when your vehicle is idling, and then brighten again as you accelerate, that’s a sign that your battery isn’t holding as strong of a charge any longer. In addition to the headlights, your battery also powers a host of other features on your vehicle, including power windows, the stereo, interior and dashboard lights, the windshield wipers, and more. The sluggish performance of any of these features may indicate battery trouble.

Your Battery Has Excessive Corrosion

When you pop the hood and look at your battery, can you see powdery white corrosion on the connection points? A little corrosion is normal, but excessive corrosion can impact the performance of the battery. Corrosion can easily be cleaned off the battery, but if you have to clear a significant amount of corrosion away, it’s smart to then have the battery checked to make sure it’s performing as it should.

Your Battery Case Is Bulging

In addition to excessive corrosion, another visual cue of a declining battery is a bulging battery case. When the battery case starts to bulge, it usually means the cells inside are close to rupture, which can lead to fire. If you notice bulging, you’ll want to schedule time to have a replacement battery installed right away.

Your Battery Smells Like Rotten Eggs

Batteries that smell bad are often emitting sulfuric acid, which tends to happen when the battery is dying. Sulfuric acid can cause damage to your vehicle, so you’ll want to replace a smelly battery right away.

Having a new battery installed is a simple service that can often be performed in about an hour. When you’re ready to schedule your next battery service, call Coughlin Marysville CJDR.

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