How to properly operate the battery in winter so that it does not suddenly “die”

Even if you checked your battery before winter, a strong drop in temperature is a reason to do it again. And since weather swings are the norm in winter, it is imperative to re-check the battery in order to avoid problems. Yes, and use the battery in the cold season, as well as choose it wisely.

With the onset of cold weather, a car battery experiences a number of loads that are incompatible with its “health”. So, for example, in cold weather, the chemical processes in the battery slow down, thereby reducing the performance of even a new battery. What can we say about pretty worn out. Problems are added by increased humidity, chronic undercharging and increased power consumption. At one point, the battery fails, and the car simply does not start. Actually, in order to stop this problem, you need to look under the hood more often and carry out battery maintenance. But what if the moment is missed, and the battery still runs out?

A surefire way to temporarily revive an unconscious battery is to "light" it from another car. That's just to do this, you need not anyhow, but with the mind. So, for example, Bosch experts recommend making sure that the nominal voltage of both batteries is the same before the procedure.

When "lighting" it should be ensured that both the patient and the doctor do not touch during the procedure - this will eliminate a short circuit.

Both the engine and any sources of energy consumption must be turned off in both vehicles. And then, you can attach the cable - the red wire clamp is attached, first, to the battery terminal of the donor car. Then, the other end is attached to the positive terminal of the animate. The black wire should be connected at one end to the negative terminal of the working machine, and the other should be fixed on the unpainted metal part of the stalled machine away from the battery. As a rule, an engine block is chosen for this.

Next, the donor car is launched, and then the one whose battery refused to work. After both engines have worked properly, you can disconnect the terminals, but in the reverse order.

But you can also avoid all these dances with a tambourine, for example, by properly charging the battery. So, for example, if a long idle time of the car is expected, then the first thing to do is to charge its battery. Before starting operation after a long period of non-use of the vehicle, the charging procedure should be repeated. To do this, you need to have a charger in your garage, which, first, is directly connected to the battery, and then connected to the mains. After charging, turn off the devices in reverse order.

If the battery does not hold a charge, then it should be replaced. And here you need to be vigilant. The battery should be selected according to the recommendations of the car manufacturer so that it can provide energy to all electrical appliances and systems. For example, you can not put a conventional battery for cars with low power consumption on a car that has a lot of heating and, moreover, a start-stop system. A simple battery simply will not pull such a load. For vehicles with an energy recovery system, their own batteries are also provided.

Monitor the condition of your vehicle's battery. Serve her. Recharge. And, of course, change to a new one in a timely manner. Only in this case you are guaranteed to provide the engine of your car with a trouble-free start.