{"id":1098,"date":"2020-03-20T13:35:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T17:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2020-03-20T13:35:46","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T17:35:46","slug":"why-did-my-car-battery-die","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zorestowing.com\/blog\/why-did-my-car-battery-die\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Did My Car Battery Die?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
It\u2019s happens to most drivers, the situation of the unexpected that car battery. And why does it always seem to happen when you\u2019re already late for something, or on your way to work? A dead car batteries never convenient nor does it ever occur at a convenient time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, a dead car battery can be easily resolved with either service or replacement; so there is never a need to worry if the situation never arises. There are multiple reasons why your car battery may be dead. From parasitic draw and sulfation, to car accessories, water loss, and corrosion, that car batteries are a result of many influences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continue reading to learn more about why your car battery may have died and what to do to get your car back on the road again.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEmergency Tow Truck and Roadside Assistance 317-247-8484<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Top Reasons Why Car Batteries Die<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Drainage <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the most common reasons why a car battery dies is due\nto drainage. Have you ever left your lights on overnight only to find your car\nwill start the morning? This is a common occurrence in one of the most frequent\nreasons why people have dead car batteries. The simplest solution for this\nissue is a jumpstart. This involves using a set of tools called jumper cables\nand requires a second vehicle or battery charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another common reason for dead car batteries is water loss. Of course, modern-day automotive batteries are sealed and maintenance-free, so there\u2019s no need to refill water as you go; however, many of these same batteries also retain a water level indicator that lets you know if the water level is sufficient or not. Water plays a critical role in the electro-chemical equation of car battery, so when the water level is insufficient it can affect how the car battery functions. When the water level is too low or completely empty, the electrolytes are imbalanced thus causing the battery cells to become too acidic. This leads to sulfation on the battery plates, which is our next topic. As for water loss, most car batteries have\u2019s that can be unscrewed so you can fill the cells up with distilled water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sulfation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sulfation is another reason my car batteries die. Sulfation\noccurs when batteries are left sitting for long periods of time without being\ncharged. And the longer they sit, the worse the sulfation gets. Lead sulfate\ncrystals form on the battery plates, causing the current within the electrolyte\nto diminish. Often times, a battery that has too much sulfation is not\nrepairable. But in minor to moderate cases, slow trickle charging or pulse\ncharging the battery are usually effective solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrosion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Corroded battery terminals are another common reason why\nyour car battery might be dead. Corrosion and battery terminals interrupts the\nflow of electrons between the anode and cathode. By regularly inspect in both\nnegative and positive battery terminals, you can catch this problem early on\nand resolve it with professional car battery repair or replacement. Corrosion\ncan also occur due to electrolysis taking place from the different metals on\nthe terminals and cables, or if there\u2019s an imperfect seal between terminal\nposts and plastic casing. That would allow sulfur acid to leak into the\nterminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What To Do if You Get Stranded With a Dead Car Battery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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