How to Maintain a Car Battery Properly?
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Maintaining a car battery should follow these principles: 1. Charge it regularly, as frequent short-distance driving can leave the battery in a chronically undercharged state, shortening its lifespan. 2. If the car will be parked for an extended period, promptly disconnect the battery's negative terminal to reduce wear. 3. Minimize engine cranking time - each start should not exceed 5 seconds. For consecutive starts, allow longer intervals, preferably 10-15 seconds between attempts. 4. Reduce electrical usage during idling. Always turn off electrical components like air conditioning and lights before shutting off the engine to prevent excessive discharge during startup, which accelerates battery aging and reduces charge retention.