6 Signs Your Honda Battery Needs Replacement

Most car batteries last from three to five years. You can optimize your battery’s lifespan with good maintenance, including keeping it protected from the cold during winter. However, all batteries eventually need to be replaced, and it’s good to know the warning signs when the time comes. Here are six indications that you need to visit your Honda dealership for battery replacement.

6 Signs Your Honda Battery Needs Replacement

Your Battery Is Cracked or Warped

It’s wise to occasionally check your battery for signs of damage or malformation. When car batteries overheat or finally grow too old to use, they can sometimes warp out of shape. If the casing walls of your battery aren’t perfectly straight, you need a new battery. And needless to say, if you find a crack in the battery casing, have it replaced at once. 

You Smell Rotten Eggs 

Car batteries contain sulfuric acid, which is highly corrosive and toxic to humans. If you ever detect a rotten-egg smell, your battery may have cracked and is leaking acid. Ask a technician to safely remove it, check your car for acid damage, and install a new battery.

Your Battery Terminals Are Corroded

When visually inspecting your battery, pay close attention to the metal terminals. If any green-white corrosion has started to build on them, you’ll need to clean it all away. If there’s already too much corrosion on the terminals, the battery will have to go.

Your Engine Takes Longer To Start

When a car battery begins to fail, it will take longer to start the car, especially during winter. Any hesitation in the starter should prompt you to visit a trusted technician. We can diagnose the problem and replace the battery if necessary, saving you from being unable to start your car at all.

Your Headlights Lose Brightness

As an aging battery weakens, the headlights might start to grow dim. This becomes especially apparent when the engine is turned off and the dying battery is no longer receiving charge from the alternator.

Your Electronics Start To Falter

The many electronic accessories in your cabin will also begin to struggle with insufficient charge from a failing battery. This may include the powered windows, dashboard lights and dials, heated seats, stereo, air conditioner, phone charger, and more. 

Get Prompt Battery Replacement at Your Honda Dealership

The battery is crucial to your car’s proper functioning. If you think your battery might be failing, don’t hesitate to have it tested. We can quickly ascertain the condition of your battery and install a new one if required.

Visit Rick Roush Honda, today to have your battery-related issues quickly resolved. We’re a welcoming local dealership that makes automotive purchasing and servicing an exceptionally easy, hassle-free experience. 

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