Basic Battery Care | Information And Tips | Buick Canada
Basic Battery Care | Information And Tips | Buick Canada
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Difficulty Level: Novice | Time Required: 10 minutes | Tools Required: Wire brush, Wrench, Battery cleaner spray and Protective gloves
With good and consistent care, you can get optimal use and longevity from your vehicle’s battery. Here you’ll find information on inspecting your battery, cleaning the battery terminals, and tips for general care and usage.
Certain conditions can lead to excessive battery wear such as not properly grounding accessories, leaving accessories plugged in when the vehicle is not in use, infrequent and short-distance driving, and storing the vehicle in freezing temperatures. It’s important to take care of your vehicle’s battery to maximize its life.
Note: These tips only apply to traditional under-the-hood batteries — they DO NOT apply to electric or hybrid battery systems. If you are not comfortable with caring for your battery yourself, please contact a Certified Service Dealer.
Your battery should be inspected and tested periodically. As part of the Multipoint Inspection during Dealership service visits, a Certified Service Technician will inspect your battery for cracks, leaks and corrosion; he or she will also perform a conductance test to assess battery health.
At home, visual inspections are always a good idea. Also, it’s important to note that the original equipment battery is maintenance-free — do not remove the cap and do not add fluid.
Chemicals and vapour can escape the battery — mixed with extremely hot temperatures, this can corrode the battery terminals over time. The best way to prevent this is to keep the battery terminals clean.
1. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine.
2. Leave the ignition on for at least three minutes to allow the electronic throttle control to cycle and relearn its home position.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds.
Vehicle batteries on average last 3—5 years depending on factors such as driving habits and climate. In general, warmer climates tend to increase damage due to sulfation. Also, long periods of time spent in a discharged state will shorten the life of a battery.
ACDelco recommends the right balance of Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and Reserve Capacity (RC). Select a battery that has the recommended amount of CCA, found in your Owner’s Manual, and with as much RC as you can get. A battery with a higher-than-recommended CCA will not start your car faster. This is due to gear reduction starters, lower viscosity oils, fuel injection, etc. The average car cranks no more than 3 seconds and as a result does not need more CCA than what the vehicle manufacturer recommends.
RC, however, is becoming more important due to the amount of vehicle electronics. The more RC you can get, the better your battery will perform.
To find out if your vehicle has this feature, contact your dealer or refer to your vehicle’s equipment list. Please check your Owner’s Manual for more information about features.
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