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battery tlc signs Your Battery May Need testing cold care
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Your batterY Is at the heart of your vehicle : Its stored energy is essential for starting the engine . After that , it complements ( and is recharged by ) the alternator as a power source for everything from lights to infotainment systems . Treat it with care — and heed these warning signs so you know when to get a new one .
Battery Basics
Battery Basics
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aMa ’ s MobILe batterY serVICe helps to make your battery-related service call efficient and hassle-free . Available to all members , the service offers boosts , of course , as well as testing and battery installation if necessary — all at no cost to you .
booK aN aPPoINtMeNt and an AMA technician will come to you and test your battery for free . If you need a replacement , we ’ ll install our competitively priced CAA Premium Battery . We ’ re so confident in our battery that it ’ s backed by a six-year warranty — including free replacement if it fails within its first three years .
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Need Help ? To request battery service or book a test , call 1-800-Caa-heLP or see ama . ab . ca / Caabatteryservice
Batteries lose juice even when not in use . Get a battery tender if you won ’ t be driving for long periods . It keeps the battery topped up at its proper storage voltage . Buy one at an aMa centre or from your Mobile battery service professional .
battery tlc signs Your Battery May Need testing cold care
It ’ s more than three years old . Batteries lose capacity over time . In Alberta , a typical battery lasts three to five years .
engine is slow to turn over . It takes 175 to 250 amps of battery power to get a car going . A sluggish start could mean an insufficient charge .
headlights dim while idling . When idle , a car may draw more power than the alternator alone can produce , so your battery kicks in . dim lights could mean a drained battery .
Digital systems power down quickly . radio , GPs and other accessories use battery power when the engine is off . Performance issues suggest a depleted battery .
Freezing temperatures
limit starting power . Plug in your block heater at -15 C and below . Your battery will have an easier time starting a warm engine . CAAbranded batteries are built to withstand harsh Canadian winters .
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