What to Do When Your Car Battery Dies?
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Here are the methods to deal with a dead car battery: 1. Method one: You can use manual pushing, assistance from another vehicle, or jumper cables to start the car. 2. Method two: Keep an emergency car jump starter in your vehicle for emergency charging. Below are the steps to replace a car battery: 1. Remove the old battery: Open the engine hood and take out the old battery. 2. Loosen the nuts: Loosen the nut on the negative terminal. 3. Negative terminal: Disconnect the negative terminal. 4. Positive terminal: Disconnect the positive terminal. 5. Tightening strap: Remove the tightening strap.
I've encountered several instances of car battery failure. As someone who frequently deals with vehicles, I believe the most important thing is to stay calm. First, check if the car key is in the ignition position to avoid wasting power by randomly attempting to start the car. If the battery is completely drained, jump-starting with another vehicle is crucial: use jumper cables to connect the positive and negative terminals of both cars, ensuring the colors match (red to positive, black to negative), then start the rescue vehicle for a few minutes before attempting to start your car. Once it starts, don't turn it off immediately; let the engine run for at least 15 minutes to charge the battery. Afterward, it's best to check if the battery is aging—typically, it needs replacement every 3-5 years. For regular maintenance, I recommend using a multimeter to test the battery voltage periodically, keeping it above 12V to avoid sudden issues. If devices like dash cams or lights consume too much power, remember to turn them off when parked, especially in winter.
