Does playing music after turning off the car affect the battery?

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StAmy
07/29/25 5:46pm
Playing music with the engine off can significantly damage the car battery. This involves using electricity when the engine is not running, which drains the battery's stored power. Prolonged use can lead to severe battery depletion, and in serious cases, it may prevent the car from starting normally. Here is more information about car batteries: 1. A car battery, also known as a storage battery, works by converting chemical energy into electrical energy. Typically, the term 'battery' refers to a lead-acid battery, which is mainly made of lead and its oxides, with sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. 2. To avoid being unable to charge a dead battery, car owners should keep a set of jumper cables in the vehicle. When connecting jumper cables, it is crucial not to mix up the connection order. First, connect the positive terminal of the dead battery to the positive terminal of the rescue car's battery. Then, connect the negative terminal of the rescue car's battery to a metal part (ground) in the engine compartment of the dead car. After connecting the jumper cables, start the rescue car's engine and slightly increase its RPM. After about 5 minutes, the dead battery can receive emergency charging.
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