Car battery dies all the time
#1
Car battery dies all the time
Hey guys,
With this cold weather, my battery seems to drain and die very easy. Is this common? I've heard from a few people that buying a bigger and battery is probuably the solution.
It just seems strange that it drains. Any ideas if this is normal?
Thanks,
Brad
With this cold weather, my battery seems to drain and die very easy. Is this common? I've heard from a few people that buying a bigger and battery is probuably the solution.
It just seems strange that it drains. Any ideas if this is normal?
Thanks,
Brad
#2
Utopia Taco Bell
Cold weather does affect battery performance but it shouldn't die on you if the charging system and the battery are in good shape.
Just drive to your local Autozone and they will test your battery for you, you don't even need to take the battery out of the car.
If the battery is fine then you have to check your charging system (alternator) or find if there is a current being drawn on your car when it's off using an amp meter at the battery.
In most cases I expect your problem will dissappear once you replace the battery with a new one.
Just drive to your local Autozone and they will test your battery for you, you don't even need to take the battery out of the car.
If the battery is fine then you have to check your charging system (alternator) or find if there is a current being drawn on your car when it's off using an amp meter at the battery.
In most cases I expect your problem will dissappear once you replace the battery with a new one.
#3
Any idea what a good battery to replace it with is?
I was looking at:
http://braillebattery.com/index.php/batteries/b2015c/
I can get it for around $140 US or so.
Thanks for your help,
Brad
I was looking at:
http://braillebattery.com/index.php/batteries/b2015c/
I can get it for around $140 US or so.
Thanks for your help,
Brad
#9
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Pretty much one of three things:
1. Marginal battery - not able to hold a charge
2. Marginal altenator - not producing proper voltage level (13.5 - 14.5v)
3. A drain somewhere, e.g. trunk interior light from trunk being ajar.
Cold weather does drain a battery faster, but not to the degree you cite.
The stock Interstate battery is very good.
Optima Red Top and Braille are arguably better, but pricier (Braille is smaller/lighter; Optima is heavier but more rugged).
If you have an aftermarket audio system consider a "deep cycle" battery, e.g. Optima Yellow Top.
1. Marginal battery - not able to hold a charge
2. Marginal altenator - not producing proper voltage level (13.5 - 14.5v)
3. A drain somewhere, e.g. trunk interior light from trunk being ajar.
Cold weather does drain a battery faster, but not to the degree you cite.
The stock Interstate battery is very good.
Optima Red Top and Braille are arguably better, but pricier (Braille is smaller/lighter; Optima is heavier but more rugged).
If you have an aftermarket audio system consider a "deep cycle" battery, e.g. Optima Yellow Top.
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