Fall Car Care – Car Battery Tips For The Cold Weather
October is Fall Car Care Month. With winter right around the corner, it is important to make sure your vehicle is in its best working condition. Cold weather conditions mean your car battery must work harder to turn on your engine. Continue reading for more information on how to prepare your vehicle for the upcoming weather conditions.
As the weather starts to get colder, many older car batteries tend to lose their charge. Whether you’re doing some early holiday shopping at Smith Haven Mall or commuting to Suffolk Community College for school or work, getting stuck in the cold with a dead battery is the last thing you would want to happen.
The National Automotive Parts Association shared with us some helpful cold weather car battery tips and tricks. Our team here at Competition BMW of Smithtown compiled a small list of ways to help avoid getting stuck in the cold this winter:
- Turn Each Power Load Off – When you start your car, energy from the battery supplies ignition to start the motor. Power will be sent to other systems that were left on when you last shut off your car. Make sure your vehicle’s headlamps, wiper blades, audio system, climate control, and heated seats are turned off before turning off your car. This will help avoid overwhelming your battery the next time you turn on your car on a cold day.
- Park Your Car in a Garage – If possible, park your car in a garage. A garage protects your vehicle from energy-sapping winds. Leaving your vehicle in an enclosed structure that is heated or not, will allow your vehicle to start even on the coldest winter days.
- Clean the Car Battery – Your battery may be at full capacity however if corrosion is present it is likely that it may not be able to start your car. There are many tips on how to clean your vehicle’s battery at home but we highly recommend seeing a professional for this service.
Although there are many ways to check and maintain your battery, we highly recommend seeing a professional. Stop by our Service Center or schedule a service online, our service team is ready to help you with whatever service or maintenance you need! If you need new tires for your BMW X3, our team can help you find the tires you are looking for. Browse through our online Tire Center to see the many different tires we offer. With a Parts Center stocked with the best quality parts, our team will help you find the parts you are looking for. Be sure to check out our service specials and parts specials to see how you can save! Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to assisting you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Rd, St James, NY!
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Keep taking care of cars in the winter season is the tough most work you ever to do. Your tires are working overtime in extreme winter weather so there is a chance of a slippery surface. It is probably a good idea to invest in a new set of winter tires when it gets cold outside.
Karl Arnold
https://coolcaraccessories.net
Thanks for the blog on “CAR BATTERY TIPS FOR THE COLD WEATHER”.
I faced this problem this winter because I did not start my car for one month due to I was not going anywhere and my battery lost all the powers. But in the future, I will start my car for a short time every week to contain the battery power.
You’re welcome, Harry! Glad we could give you some helpful tips to help avoid that from happening in the future. Feel free to reach out to us at (888) 734-3331 with any other questions or concerns you may have! 🙂
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It’s interesting to read what other people thought about fall car care car battery tips for the cold weather and how it relates to them or their clients, as their perspective could possibly help you in the future.
Yes, indeed! We’re hoping people find these small tips helpful & useful because they can have a huge impact on a vehicle’s overall performance.
Thanks a lot to you for sharing fall car care car battery tips for the cold weather here, these kind of ideas are were much needed. I really appreciate that you have provided the data too, really appreciative and useful blog for us. Looking for more!!
You’re welcome! We are glad to hear you found this information helpful & useful. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns! 🙂
I park my car in the garage in winter and clean it weekly to make sure no salt corrodes the paint.
That’s a great way to keep your vehicle in good condition and keep it looking good! Your car is thanking you!!