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What causes a sudden complete power loss in a Buick GL8?

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DiAdriel

07/29/25 5:46am

Buick GL8 sudden complete power loss may be caused by prolonged vehicle parking leading to battery discharge, battery reaching the end of its service life, engine damage, or insufficient battery electrolyte. Below are detailed explanations: 1. Car battery: Also known as storage battery, it's a type of battery that works by converting chemical energy into electrical energy. Typically, what people refer to as batteries are lead-acid batteries. These are mainly composed of lead and its oxides, with sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. Ordinary batteries have plates made of lead and lead oxides, with sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. Their main advantages are stable voltage and low cost; disadvantages include low specific energy (the amount of electrical energy stored per kilogram of battery), short service life, and frequent maintenance. 2. Dry-charged lead-acid battery: Its main characteristic is that the negative plate has high electrical storage capacity. In a completely dry state, it can preserve the obtained charge for two years. When in use, you only need to add electrolyte and wait 20-30 minutes before it can be used.

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McBrody

08/12/25 8:12pm

Last time I was on a business trip driving a Buick GL8, I also encountered a situation where the entire vehicle lost power. At first, I thought it was a battery issue, but after inspection, it turned out the alternator was broken and couldn't charge the battery, leaving the whole car paralyzed. This kind of sudden power failure is quite troublesome, especially on the highway, forcing you to pull over immediately and turn on the hazard lights. There are many common causes, such as a completely drained battery, a blown main fuse, or corroded wiring connections. If regular maintenance is neglected, like aging cables in older cars, this is more likely to happen. It's recommended to immediately seek a professional repair shop and have a mechanic use a multimeter to check the source—definitely don't try to fix it yourself randomly.

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