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- Short Rides:Â Limit Short Rides
- Terminal Corrosion:Â Keep battery terminals clean. The corrosion (sulfation) on battery terminal does not only hinder engine starting but also prevents the battery from charging fully.
- Car Not in Regular Use:Â Unused car should be started once a week for at least 10 min to keep battery charged in working condition
- Engine Starting:Â Keep all lights and accessories off when starting the car
- Engine Off:Â Minimise power use while engine is off
- Check Alternator Voltage:Â When engine is running, alternator should not be putting out more than 15+ volts or the battery may fail prematurely. Healthy voltage range is 13.8 ~ 14.5 volts
- Check Battery Voltage once a month:Â Check battery voltage once a month. A healthy, fully charged lead-acid battery should have a voltage of around 12.7 volts or above.
- Charge battery once a month:Â Battery should be charged 100% once a month to avoid permanent loss of capacity (in case battery is not finding enough charging time due to short trips). Only quality chargers should be used to charge the batteries.
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