Many people have experienced the frustration of trying to start a vehicle in winter only to find the battery dead. Battery lifespan is not the only reason a failure occurs. In winter, the battery loses up to 20 percent of its power secondary to the energy needed to start an engine having cold, thick oil. In winter, drivers are also more likely to use headlights due to shortened days and windshield wipers because of precipitation.
Batteries also use a lot of power in the summer. Extreme heat causes drivers to use air-conditioning. The heat also causes battery fluid to evaporate. If not checked and refilled periodically, battery damage and failure may occur. If not addressed before winter, a vehicle may have difficulty starting or may not start at all. Our technicians at Lincoln of Wayne can easily check your battery fluid level along with the battery posts and connections to ensure all are functioning properly.
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