Today we are going to talk about flat batteries. We have all had one, usually at the most inconvenient time. But CTEK tells us there are things we can do to minimise this happening.
Nipping out to grab a coffee drains the battery, as it takes a fair bit of power to start the engine and on short trips the alternator won’t have the time or capability to replace this charge. Answer is to take a longer drive say weekly.
A battery can lose as much as 35% in performance when temperatures hit freezing, and it can affect the way a car starts so keep your battery warm.
Now here is one I didn’t think of. Leaving your car key in your car overnight or even on a hook near the car is not recommended. If the fob is too close to your car, it can continue to communicate with it, which could needlessly drain the battery.
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Batteries will drain naturally over time if not used. Clock, radio, alarm all drain power. Let’s not mention leaving the interior light on as most of have done at some time. Sometimes the alternator doesn’t work, in which case you will not be able to charge no matter how long you drive.
Charging your car battery at least once a month prolongs its life by up to three times, so buying a reliable battery charger, and getting yourself into a regular battery maintenance routine, makes perfect sense, year-round.
Investing in a charger like the MXS 5.0 from CTEK, with built-in functionality for both maintenance and troubleshooting, is the smart choice for drivers. With the MXS 5.0’s patented technology, you can also recondition your battery and remove sulphation to restore battery health.
For more information on the MXS 5.0, visit www.ctek.com
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Im Rob Fraser
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