What is a Battery and Information About Battery Maintenance

The battery is an energy storage device that stores electrical energy as chemical energy and, if needed, gives it as electrical energy. In other words, it can be explained as the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy, which reacts with an electrical circuit. The main purpose of the battery is to start the vehicle engine.

However, today, the new generation batteries, which are manufactured with the advancement of automotive technology, also store electrical energy as chemical energy and fulfill the task of using it in case of need. With the new generation high technology batteries, deformations that require traditional maintenance and that occur during charge-discharge changes are prevented. In new products, higher performance can also be achieved with AGM technology and start-stop processes.

Battery Duties

- It provides the current to start the starter motor for the vehicle to move.

-It ensures proper operation by sending current to electrical parts such as car radio, heaters, interior lights.

- Thanks to the voltage and amperage balancing, it prevents the receivers from being damaged at high revs.

Battery Maintenance

In order for your battery to function for a long time, periodic maintenance is required. A battery that is not maintained can reduce the performance of your vehicle as well as cause you to stay on the road.

-Cleaning the terminals of your battery

Since the battery terminals are oxidized, no current will flow, so the electrical parts of your vehicle

it will stop working. As a result of oxidation, the traction power of your car may decrease and the sound

installations such as the system may be damaged. To prevent oxidation, you need to clean the terminals with hot water or grease.

-Keep Your Battery Away From Metals

Since batteries have a sensitive system, they can short-circuit when they come into contact with metal. To preserve their structure, you need to keep the batteries away from any metal.

-Water Level of Your Battery

The acid in the battery is called battery water. The battery water that decreases over time should be filled with pure water. Since acid is an extremely dangerous substance, gloves should be worn while adding water and water should be added with the help of a funnel. For your safety, we recommend that you have this done at a workshop.

-Battery Fixing Device Control

It is a more common problem in heavy-duty vehicles. It means that the fixing apparatus is loose or coming off, and in these cases, your vehicle may experience excessive vibration and loss of performance.

-Electrolyte Level
The electrolyte level should be between the minimum and maximum lines on the battery. Especially in the summer seasons, the electrolyte may be reduced by the effect of evaporation. When you notice that the electrolyte level is low, you need to add distilled water. When adding distilled water, be careful not to exceed the maximum line. As a result of overfilling, the liquid inside the cell may overflow and damage the cables and connections inside the vehicle.
-Voltage Value Control
If you are using a closed system battery, you should check the voltage values ​​to measure the charge level. If the voltage value of the battery is below 12.4 volts, it means that you need to charge your battery.



What Should Be Considered in Battery Maintenance?
-It should be checked whether the ventilation holes on the battery are open.
- Care must be taken not to contaminate oil and fuel on the battery.
-The voltage and density of the batteries that have not been used for a long time should be measured before they are used.
-Full charge should be done to prevent the battery from freezing in winter.
- If you are not going to start your vehicle for a long time (like 20-25 days), we recommend that you disconnect the battery terminals.
IMPORTANT NOTES
-Battery needs to be replaced in an average of 4 or 5 years in passenger cars and 2 or 4 years in commercial vehicles, depending on the place of use and conditions of use.
-Very hot and very cold ambient temperatures can reduce battery life. The recommended average temperature for batteries is 20°C-25°C. Especially if you live in a very cold climate, you should isolate your battery from cold air.
-Do not leave power-consuming equipment such as headlights or radio on when the engine is not running, this may cause your battery to run out.
-Finally, we recommend you to have your battery maintenance or battery replacement done at a workshop.