HOW DOES YOUR CAR BATTERY WORK? The car battery, associated starter motor and charging (or alternator) system is responsible for providing electrical energy to all the electronic systems and components within the vehicle. A 12-volt car battery is fitted to passenger vehicles, with the car battery capacity being determined by the type of engine and electrical system fitted. A chemical reaction between the battery fluid (electrolyte) and cells within the car battery produces electricity.

THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN YOUR  CAR BATTERY:

Regular car battery and electrical system maintenance requires the inspection and, in some instances, various other procedures to occur at selected kilometre and/or monthly intervals, as specified by the manufacturer.

Items that may indicate a fault with the car battery are:

• Engine not starting.
• Engine having difficulty starting.
• Engine cranking slowly.
• Battery warning light showing on dash.
• Dull headlight operation.
• Corrosion on battery terminals.

Tyrehouse Autocare Top Tips for your car battery:

If regular battery or electrical system maintenance is not adhered to, starting issues (particularly during the colder months), as well as electronic system failures, will make your vehicle unreliable.

Your Tyrehouse Manager will be happy to discuss or demonstrate the following Goodyear Autocare top tips:

* The practice of 'jump starting' a flat car battery should be avoided if you are not aware of correct equipment, procedures and dangers associated with the procedure.

* Care should be taken when inspecting your car battery electrolyte or charging the battery, as the corrosive and explosive potential of battery electrolyte and gases produced whilst charging can cause serious personal injury.

* When charging the car battery do so in a well ventilated area.

* Use only distilled water when topping up battery fluid.

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