How to Determine if a Car Battery is Good or Bad?
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Methods to determine the condition of a car battery are as follows: 1. Check if the battery is swollen: When a battery swells, it is mostly due to the internal pressure of the battery increasing under high temperatures, causing the pressure relief valve to open automatically. Once the pressure relief valve opens, it accelerates the loss of water from the battery. Excessive water loss leads to a decrease in the battery's activity, making it prone to issues such as heating of the casing, bulging, and deformation during charging, commonly known as battery swelling. 2. Observe the color of the battery surface: Check around the battery terminals for any white or green powdery substances. High-quality or new batteries generally do not have these oxides. Their presence indicates that the battery's performance is starting to deteriorate.