Modern cars and trucks run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think about it: electric seats, seat heaters, power locks, windows and sun roofs. And then we have all the power outlets for our cell phones, computers, and DVD players. We also have navigation systems and powerful stereos. Plus there are all the engine and transmission computers, traction control, stability control, anti-lock brakes, sensors and on and on. Even the security system is running off the battery while the car is turned off.
I recommend a battery service every 20,000 km. This may seem like a lot. But without perfect battery contact, the battery will not charge properly and it will dramatically reduce its service life. In addition many vehicles today incorporate the positive battery cable as part of the computer for the vehicle. Meaning if the battery cable corrodes enough, the computer will have to be replaced.
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