Over 200 different types of batteries can be obtained through Batteries in Mystic. Batteries can be bought for a 1929 Ford if you have a need for one. However, the variety of batteries range across the more recent vehicle models. Generally, the batteries come in three different power ratings ranging from 450 amps to 800 amps. The guarantee of the battery’s life can range from 3 to 5 years. There are other factors that can influence the price of the battery.
Many people think that a battery is maintenance free, but this is not accurate. The following are tips for checking on the condition of your battery:
1. Visually inspect your battery for any deformations in the battery case.
2. The summer heat is tougher on a battery than the winter cold. Clean up the battery connections by cleaning any oxidation or corrosion.
3. Your battery may have removable caps and if they do, open the caps to check the water level in each cell. The plates should be covered with fluid.
4. Add distilled water.
5. Have your battery checked and tested every six months.
Extreme heat when combined with the high heat generated in the engine compartment will result in corrosion of the battery. The heat definitely weakens a battery during the summer, and more batteries fail in the summer than in the winter. Batteries in Mystic are in more demand in the summer.
Batteries are obviously essential to the vehicle running, but what may not be so obvious is the efficiency of the battery enabling certain high-tech systems to function properly. A weak battery will result in a hard cranking of the engine which is not good for the engine. The power windows will raise and lower slowly and the GPS system may not work properly. There are many tell-tale signs of a battery causing problems for the vehicle but the worst is being stranded when the car won’t start.
Talk to your battery supplier and ask him to check your battery to determine how much life it has left. There are some excellent testing devices available to mechanics which will help them diagnose the life left in your battery. Don’t wait until you have to replace the battery;replace it while you can still drive the car to the battery store. Batteries are one of the most recycled items in the country. About 96 percent of the battery contents are reclaimed according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
