Should I Change My Car's Battery?

When you put the key in the key hole and turn it, do any lights turn ON on the dashboard?

While turning the key to start, does the engine crank at all?

While turning the key to start, does the engine crank but the car does not start?

Does your car start one day but has problem starting the next day?

Did you have to jump start your car more than three times in a single week?

If you are using a lead acid based battery, do you put electrolytic liquid in the battery once it gets low?

Have you been using the same battery for more than two or three years?

While you car is running, are the lights on the dashboard dimmer than normal?

This is a clear sign of a dead battery. It is better to get it checked at the local technician in case it causes more problems and replace it with a new one.

This may be due to a battery with a low charge or the terminals being corroded. Get it checked and take appropriate action.

This is a sign of a dead battery or a battery which is at the end of its life so it is better to first get the battery checked and replaced.

The most probable cause for this is a battery coming to the end of its life. It is better to replace it as this may occur quiet frequently if not taken care of.

If you had to do this, it is a clear sign that the battery is dead and running on fumes. Better to replace it with a new one instead of getting stranded somewhere.

Lead based batteries require special liquid to be poured into them when the levels get low. So get your battery checked for damage and replace it or pour the liquid in as the technician says.

Most batteries have a life of two to three years so it is better to change your battery after two and a half years, before it starts causing problems.

This shows that the battery is on its end and it is time to get a replacement or check the terminals for corrosion.

It is better to get your battery checked regularly, be it after 6 months so you know the condition of it and when to replace it.