How to select right battery for your car?
Posted on: 15/Sep/2018 4:42:34 PM
The total run and age of a car is not taken into account when one plans to replace a battery for the four wheeler. The total capacity matters the most and all of the criteria to replace a battery comes after fulfilling some of the important considerations. Automotive batteries will not die but in worst case scenarios of electrical short or leaving lights on for longer periods. The signal for battery change or issue will be displayed automatically and then take these points into the selection phase for buying an efficient battery.
Battery life: Check the charging system before buying a new battery. With the help of a portable diagnostic equipment you can check the working of a battery in many parameters. Check for electrical shorts and be aware of the battery life mentioned along with the product.
Battery Size: The capacity of the car determines and directly influence the size of the battery. Standardized battery fitted for the hood perfectly with no tears and square peg improves the life of the battery for optimum levels.
Cold cranking amps: A car battery should have enough power to charge the entire engine for the operation of various applications. Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) is the measurement suggested for cranking power and check the standardized cranking power suitable for the car.
Reserve factor: The car battery Reserve Capacity (RC) is one of the most important parameter to consider before replacing a new battery for your car. A car battery with lots of RC rating will be robust in the tough times of stubborn engines or hill travel.
Removal and Replacement: If you buy a battery for the car the most important thing in terms of hardware and mechanical consideration is the right space occupation inside the hood. If the battery doesn’t fit right into the hood or the battery container then the battery will be constantly shaking while the engine is on and it may directly affect the battery life or even the engine life in certain situations. Choose a battery with high quality CCA and RC rating for better run and life.
