What to Do When the Battery of a Van Dies?
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It is recommended to replace the battery. Below is relevant information about car batteries: 1. Introduction: Car batteries, also known as storage batteries, can be divided into traditional lead-acid batteries and maintenance-free batteries. Their lifespan varies from 1 to 8 years, and their normal service life is closely related to the condition of the vehicle. Under normal circumstances, they can last for more than 3 years without issues. 2. Common causes of damage: (1) Mismatched sizes of terminal posts and clamps: If installed too loosely, the terminal posts can easily burn out due to excessive starting current, small contact area, or poor contact. (2) Unreliable fixation: Severe vibrations during driving can cause cracks in the rubber seals, casing, and cover. (3) Excessive charging current: This can lead to premature shedding of the active material on the plates, shortening the battery's lifespan. (4) Prolonged starting time: This causes the battery to discharge rapidly, resulting in bent plates and cracked active material.
I've been driving a van for deliveries for ten years, and running into a dead battery is all too common. That morning during rush hour when it wouldn't start, don't panic: first check the headlights or honk the horn to test the power; if there's really no power, borrow electricity from another car. Connect the positive clamp to the positive terminal (usually the red end), and the negative clamp to the engine metal or chassis (to avoid sparks); start the lending car and let it run for a few minutes before starting your own; if it starts, don't rush to turn it off, let it run for 15 minutes to charge. Automatic transmission cars can't be push-started, so you'll have to call for help. Manual transmission cars can try push-starting: put it in second gear, have a friend push the car to a jogging speed, then release the clutch while giving it some gas. Afterward, be sure to check if the battery is old or if the terminals are corroded; to prevent recurrence: don't run the AC or listen to music for too long when parked and turned off, and use foot pedals more often for short trips instead of turning on the lights. It's best to have an emergency kit, including jumper cables and a portable charger, and check the battery voltage monthly.
