Does the battery turn over in the cold?6 of 9One of the most dreaded winter experiences is being met with silence when you turn the ignition while sitting in the cold. The battery of your beater should be working properly to get you through the winter."Exposure to extreme temperatures can affect battery life," says Ricky Brooks, CEO of Express Oil Change LLC in Birmingham, Ala. He also advises testing the battery as well as the alternator, the part that charges the battery and powers the car's electrical system when the vehicle is running. "If the car has trouble starting, it might be the battery but could also be the alternator, so both must be tested to rule out any problems."<< Back to the Winter Car Guide table of contents. Related Articles:Best crossovers for 2011Top 10 movie carsAuto loan calculator5 best bargain carsRelated Links:Hybrid car right for you7 auto creature comfortsCar shopping and fuel cost5 fast cars on the cheapadvertisement
One of the most dreaded winter experiences is being met with silence when you turn the ignition while sitting in the cold. The battery of your beater should be working properly to get you through the winter.
"Exposure to extreme temperatures can affect battery life," says Ricky Brooks, CEO of Express Oil Change LLC in Birmingham, Ala. He also advises testing the battery as well as the alternator, the part that charges the battery and powers the car's electrical system when the vehicle is running. "If the car has trouble starting, it might be the battery but could also be the alternator, so both must be tested to rule out any problems."
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