You hop in your car, and it just won’t start, but why and how did this happen in the first place? Well, there’s a few signs of a failing car battery you can keep an eye out for and breaking down a car battery test. Our experts at Toyota of Clermont are breaking it down and making it simple™ just for you!
Your car battery is swollen, bloated, or even corroded (yikes!)
You smell a rotten egg scent coming from under the hood; this means your battery is leaking and you need a replacement ASAP!
Your car is slow to start or won’t start at all.
You start having electrical issues like your radio not working or your lights being dim or even low.
The most obvious sign is that your car battery light pops up on your dashboard.
Your car battery is swollen, bloated, or even corroded (yikes!)
You smell a rotten egg scent coming from under the hood; this means your battery is leaking and you need a replacement ASAP!
Your car is slow to start or won’t start at all.
You start having electrical issues like your radio not working or your lights being dim or even low.
The most obvious sign is that your car battery light pops up on your dashboard.
But how does this happen? This could be from leaving your lights on while you tailgate, leaving your radio on, or just blasting your AC during those hot Clermont summers. All these can contribute to your car battery failing. It’s not only the things you do to your car but also the weather! Extremely hot Clermont summers or if you’re driving out of state to those freezing temperatures, this can all affect your car battery.
When should I schedule a car battery test?
You know the signs of a failing car battery, but you’re not sure when to schedule your car battery test. Well, our experts recommend scheduling a car battery test during car maintenance appointments or if you notice any of the signs we mentioned. Okay, okay, so you know what signs to look for and have an idea of when to schedule, but what is a car battery test?
What is a car battery test?
So, when you come on down to Toyota of Clermont, our experts will use special indicators and connect it to your car battery. The tech runs a car battery test by sending electricity to the battery which brings up the status of your car battery. Here’s a breakdown...
Good: Amazing! This car battery test is saying your battery is still working perfectly, and it’ll last you for the months to come (at least 6 more). Just keep in mind how the weather can take a toll on your car battery during the Clermont summer heat waves. If you’re worried about those hot summers, go ahead and schedule another car maintenance appointment with your Clermont expert!
Weak: It’s time to keep those jumper cables handy and schedule a battery replacement soon! Be sure to check your car battery warranty, check just how long you might have, or ask your tech. With this kind of reading, you never know when your car battery might die! Our Clermont service experts recommend a replacement at least within two weeks of this result.
Replace: Oh no! This means your battery is dead or dying, you’ll need to replace your car battery immediately.
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