Battery Replacement
Nissan Battery Replacement
Auto Service in Richmond, KY
Keep Your Nissan Battery Running With Gates Nissan Service
Your Nissan battery is what brings your car to life each time you turn it on in Richmond. By providing the electrical system power, your battery helps start your vehicle’s motor and powers your vehicle’s electronics while the motor is off. Over time, your Nissan battery will need to be replaced to ensure your vehicle is always running at top performance on Kentucky roads. Learn more about the warning signs of a dying battery and how you can test your Nissan battery life at home before coming to Gates Nissan. Then contact our team for car battery service in Richmond.
Signs of a Dying Nissan Battery
Over time your Nissan battery will deteriorate and will need to be replaced. This is caused by a number of factors including use, Kentucky climate, and age. Check for these warning signs if you think you need a Nissan battery replacement:- Dimming headlights
- More frequent need for engine revving or jump-starts
- Takes longer to start the engine when you turn the key/push the button
- Unusual power fluctuations
- Check engine light is on
Why Does My Car Battery Deteriorate?
There are many things that can deteriorate your car battery as you drive through Lexington. Factors can range from your personal driving habits to the climate you live in. See the different reasons you could need car battery service in Richmond below:- Heat: Batteries have a shorter lifespan in warming climates due to the hot weather. As the heat evaporates the liquids inside a car battery, the quality and capabilities of that battery deteriorate.
- Vibrations: If you drive on rough roads frequently or if your battery is not secured properly in your engine compartment, the excess vibrations will cause your battery’s internal parts to break down faster.
- Frequent Jump-Starting: If your battery is frequently jump-started, or if you allow your battery to die often by leaving electronics or the lights in your car on, the lifetime of your battery will shorten significantly.
- Time: As with most parts in your vehicle, age along with wear and tear will cause your battery to wear down. However, proper care can prevent the battery from dying on you early.
How to Test a Car Battery
If you suspect that you need car battery service in Richmond, there are a few ways you can check your battery before scheduling a service appointment. Try these two easy methods at your home near the Lexington area:The Headlight Test:
- Turn on the engine, keep the car in park, and make sure the headlights are on.
- Rev the engine and see if the headlight brightness changes.
- If the headlights get brighter, that means the current is not strong enough to keep the lights at normal brightness while the car is idling.
- Take your car to a service center at this point for further assessment.
Using a Digital Multimeter:
- Set the voltmeter to 20 DC volts.
- Under the hood, touch the negative terminal (black) with the negative meter probe (also black).
- Touch the positive terminal (red) with the positive meter probe (also red)
- Have a friend turn on the headlights and check the voltmeter reading.
- At 80?, 12.5 volts or higher means your battery is fully charged. 12.3 volts means it’s at about 75% charged.11.8 volts or lower means you have 25% or less charge.