How to Take Care of Your Car Battery in Winter

Winter is a challenging time for your car, as all its different parts and systems need to work harder to ensure you get to your destination safely and smoothly. Of many systems, one that gets affected significantly in the cold is your car’s battery system. The harsh winter conditions strain your vehicle’s battery, leading to serious issues like engine overheating, decreased fuel economy and damage. So, to help your car’s battery and overall functionality, the experts at Barry Cullen Chevrolet have come up with the top five tips to help you maintain your auto battery in winter while ensuring you enjoy a seamless driving experience. Read on to learn more. 

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Top 5 Car Battery Maintenance Tips for Winter

1. Go to a service centre: To ensure your battery performs to its full potential even in challenging winter weather, bring it for a detailed inspection and, if necessary, replace it with a state-of-the-art service facility like ours at Barry Cullen Chevrolet. Our team of experienced technicians will test the battery on set parameters to detect signs of damage, aggressive wear and tear, corrosion, loose wires, low fluid levels, etc., and fix all these problems to ensure uninterrupted performance throughout.
2. Test your car battery at home: Don’t want to go to a service centre? Don’t worry — you can test your battery at home using a multimeter. This tool will help you check the charge and learn how far you can travel at a certain temperature with that charge level. Please note that if the battery charge drops below 12.5 volts, you’ll need to charge it to enjoy proper performance.
3. Protect your car’s battery: Due to heavy snowfall in winter, your car battery often gets exposed to moisture, making it prone to corrosion. To protect your auto battery against corrosion and further damage, use a battery protectant spray or any other silicone-based product.
4. Park your car under a shelter: In winter, always park your car in a covered or sheltered parking area to avoid moisture and contaminants affecting the functionality of your auto battery.
5. Don’t let your car sit idle: To maintain your battery’s performance in winter, drive your vehicle for at least 10 kilometres several times a week. This practice will refresh the alternator and recharge the battery, ensuring it operates effectively. It also makes starting the engine easier in the morning.

Book Battery Service at Barry Cullen Chevrolet

Get your car battery inspected and replaced by an expert at Barry Cullen Chevrolet, serving communities in and around Guelph, ON, since 1969. We have a team of dedicated, industry-trained technicians who use OEM recommendations and top-notch industry standards to provide great auto services, ensuring you enjoy the optimum performance of your vehicle. To book a service appointment, visit us at 905 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ontario or call us at 519-824-0210, today!