Good Maintenance Practices:
- Check the auto battery as part of regular vehicle maintenance.
- Keep auto battery terminals clean and free of corrosion. To remove corrosion from terminals use a terminal brush.
- Check the alternator and make sure that it is not charging too high or low - if the alternator is not charging properly it will cause the battery to not charge correctly and cause deterioration.
Signs that a battery may need to be replaced are:
- Engine will not crank
- Battery runs down easily
- Battery will not recharge
- Corroded terminals
- Cracked/Broken cover or container
- Frequent slow speed or short distance driving
- Faulty battery connections
- Low voltage/open circuit
- Long-term vehicle storage
- Frozen battery





PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.