{"id":21313,"date":"2024-08-16T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/?p=21313"},"modified":"2024-08-14T10:14:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T08:14:30","slug":"how-to-know-if-your-car-battery-is-weak-and-what-to-do-to-keep-it-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2024\/08\/16\/how-to-know-if-your-car-battery-is-weak-and-what-to-do-to-keep-it-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to know if your car battery is weak and what to do to keep it healthy\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is nothing worse than getting into your car, turning the key and\u2026it doesn\u2019t start. Having battery issues is a common problem during winter, as the colder months can be tough on weak batteries.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is because the cold causes the oil inside the engine to thicken, which makes it harder for the engine to turn over. This, in turn, demands far more current from the battery, but the battery cannot produce its normal amount of energy because of the cold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with that, the ability to accept a charge drops, so the battery doesn\u2019t recharge as quickly when the vehicle is being driven. Another consideration is the load increase when heaters, blowers and lights are switched on.<\/span><\/p>\n

While three to five years is a typical life span of a battery, various internal and environmental conditions impact on a battery\u2019s long-term health, including how far and often you drive, climate and how long electronic accessories such as your smartphone are plugged into your vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some common signs of a weak battery include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n