Wondering Why Does Your Car Battery Keep Dying?

When a battery fails it’s a serious issue that wants instant attention.  Inappropriately, this is generally not at a convenient time or place.  So you may be wondering just why does your car battery keeps dying.   Have your batteries checked and the charge inspected so you will know if it’s time for a car battery replacement.  A checkup of your car battery should be on your maintenance checklist, just like changing the oil, air filter, tires rotation, and windshield wipers.  

Here are a few things to check if you are having starting issues:  

1. The headlights were left on.  This will drain a battery if left on overnight.  
2. Battery terminals and cables may be loose, broken, corroded, or calcified, 
3. Extremely hot or cold temperatures.  If your battery is starting to fail, this will accelerate the issue.
4. The fluid level in the terminals may be too low,
5. An electrical current is drawing power from the battery even when the car is turned off.  Even small drains, like the memory function in your car radio, may kill a weak battery. 
6. The charging system is going bad.  This may include the starter or the alternator.  

Some of these issues are enough to kill a battery on their own, while others are generally coupled with a battery that is already weak or on its last legs.

Are you wondering why does your car battery keeps dying?  Call our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive for more information about a car battery replacement and to make an appointment.  Since 1997, our auto repair shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.