Best Tire Service: Rotation, Balancing, Replacement in Lakewood, CO

Most of us are familiar with the way our car behaves in cold weather. It takes longer to start and can have difficulty turning over. A big factor in why our cars struggle on cold days is the battery. Cold weather puts a strain on vehicle batteries, making them less efficient and less able to deliver the necessary power to start the car. When the temperature drops, the chemical reaction that produces the electric current in a battery slows down. This means that the battery will produce less current to turn the starter motor, causing it to work harder and put more strain on the battery. This lack of current makes it more difficult for the engine to turn over and start the car. Cold weather can also cause corrosion on the battery terminals. This corrosion can prevent the battery from delivering enough power to the starter motor and cause the car to not start. Corrosion is caused by a chemical reaction between the metal of the terminals and the acid in the battery. When temperatures drop, the acid in the battery becomes more viscous and is more likely to cause corrosion. To prevent these issues it’s important to keep your battery in good shape. Have it tested regularly and make sure it’s properly charged. Cold weather can be hard on your vehicle’s battery and can cause it to struggle to start the car. To help make sure your car starts reliably in cold weather, make sure your battery is in good condition. Bring your vehicle by today to have your battery tested!