What to Do When Your Car Has No Power?
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The methods to deal with a car that has no power are: 1. Jump-starting with jumper cables; 2. Push-starting the car; 3. Starting with external force traction. The reasons for a car having no power are: 1. The car has been parked for a long time, causing the battery to lose power; 2. The battery has reached its service life; 3. Insufficient battery electrolyte or leakage; 4. A blown fuse causing the battery to lose power; 5. Corrosion of the battery terminals; 6. Engine damage. The methods to maintain the car battery are: 1. Develop good in-car electricity usage habits; 2. Regularly drive at high speeds for long distances; 3. Do not leave the car unused for extended periods; 4. Do not connect high-power electrical appliances directly to the battery.
That weekend, I was planning to take the whole family on a countryside trip. As soon as I got in the car, the dashboard went completely black, and my heart sank. I quickly asked a neighbor for help to jump-start the car. I always keep emergency jumper cables in my car—red clamp on my battery’s positive terminal and black clamp on the metal part of the other car’s body. Keeping the rescue car’s engine running at 2000 RPM, my car finally roared to life after five minutes, and I immediately drove to the auto repair shop for a check-up. The mechanic said car batteries typically last only three to four years, especially prone to draining in winter. Leaving lights slightly on or doors not fully closed can also drain the battery. Now, I’ve developed the habit of turning off the AC and radio before shutting off the engine and even installed a mobile app to monitor the battery’s health in real time.
