At Billingsley Hyundai of Lawton in Lawton OK, we understand the importance of maintaining your vehicle so that it can stay dependable when out on the road. When it comes to the battery in your vehicle, both extreme hot and cold weather can have an impact on it.
Hot temperatures can increase the level of corrosion inside your battery. If you have a lead-acid battery, higher temperatures can cause water to evaporate from inside the battery. You should regularly check the water levels of the cells and refill low cells with distilled water.
Cold weather can decrease the capacity of your battery. If it starts to reach freezing temperatures, you could walk up to a dead battery. In these situations, you will need to jump-start or recharge your battery. After recharging the battery, you should drive it around for at least ten minutes to make sure that the battery can warm up properly and recharge.
