WHY DO BATTERIES DISCHARGE?
 

No one likes to experience a dead car battery when attempting to start their vehicles. A car battery should last between 3 to 5 years before it dies. So if your car battery dies when less than three years old, something must have caused it to discharge prematurely.

Here are the top 3 reasons why car batteries can discharge:

1. Extreme Temperatures

Extremely hot or cold temperature changes can wear down a car battery. Of course, a newer car battery is more resistant to these extreme temperature changes. But if you have an older battery, it will become more affected by extreme heat in the summer and extreme cold in the winter.  

2. You Left Your Headlights or Electronics On

Modern vehicles have many different electronics in them. Most of them are powered by the alternator when the engine is running. But once you turn off your engine and leave on these electronics, they solely depend on the car battery for power. That is why it’s essential to turn off your electronics and headlights before or immediately after you turn off the engine. Otherwise, your car battery will get drained quickly.

3. Corroded or Loose Connectors

Every car battery has positive and negative terminals with connectors attached to them. Unfortunately, the connectors may become rusted or loosened as you continue using your vehicle. If this happens, the battery will have trouble transmitting energy to the other electronic components of your vehicle. This will put more power demand on the battery, causing it to discharge faster. 

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO JUMP START YOUR CAR
Before attempting to jump-start your car, educating yourself about the procedure is crucial. Make sure that you have a set of jumper cables long enough to reach another vehicle and the correct battery terminals. Additionally, ensure that you attach the red cable to the positive battery terminal first and the black cable to its negative partner second to avoid sparking an electrical accident. It is also prudent to exercise precautions such as checking for potential oil or fuel leaks. Additionally, ensure that all other electronics are turned off in both cars while they are connected via jumper cables. Finally, allow sufficient time for the donor car’s engine to stay running before starting your own; this will provide enough energy for your battery to hold a charge after restarting it.