What to Do When a Car Battery Runs Out of Power After Sitting for Too Long?
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If the car battery runs out of power, the most direct and common method to deal with a dead battery is to jump-start it. To start the car, you will need a set of jumper cables and another car with a functional battery. However, if the car battery is cracked and visibly leaking acid, you should not attempt to jump-start the car. Here are the signs to determine if a car battery is dead: 1. Slow engine crank—when attempting to start the vehicle, the engine cranks slowly, taking longer than usual to start. 2. Check engine light—low battery fluid level. 3. Swelling—a swollen battery case or battery leakage.