The battery in your car serves an important role in the running of it by supplying a necessary current to the ignition system and starter motor while the engine starts. Car batteries also power other electronic devices in your car such as the radio, GPS, and the lights both inside and even the outside of the vehicle.
The average car battery will last quite a long time. However, the life of your battery depends on how well you take care of your car battery. Here are some other signs that indicate that your battery needs to get replaced.
The check engine light comes on when the power of your battery gets weak.
Your engine is slow to start.
The swelling and bloating of the battery case that is caused by extreme heat.
The battery is leaking, and it is causing corrosion around the posts.
When the battery fuel level is below the energy conductor.
The battery is old and it needs to get replaced.
If your car battery is showing signs that it needs to get replaced or checked, contact our service department today at Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Athens, AL, for a battery inspection.