No matter how well your cars are working, if the battery dies and can't be recharged, you can still not move any more. An automobile battery usually has a sticker on it that shows when you bought it and how long you can expect it to survive. To prevent being stuck on the road with a dead battery, you have to replace the battery before it comes to the end of its life expectancy. There are some steps to help you to judge if the automobile battery needs to be replaced.
First, though, it's a good idea to see if your battery needs to be replaced or if it simply could use a good cleaning. Sulfate, created over time by the battery's discharge of lead, can build up on the terminals as a cakey white substance that prevents the battery from recharging during use. You can get rid of this sulfate with a simple solution of baking soda and water. Be sure the car is off by removing the keys from the ignition and brush the solution onto the sulfate to loosen the deposit. After the terminals are clean, try the ignition. If the car starts up, it should be able to recharge itself and you may not need a replacement after all.
If your automobile battery is fully dead, consider having a professional do the job for you. Batteries can be heavy: The average car battery contains more than 24 pounds (10.8 kilograms) of lead, not including the rest of the components. Most auto parts stores offer free battery installation when you purchase a new one from them.
At this point, you've decided your battery must be replaced and that you're going to handle it yourself. Good for you.
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