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Improper electrolyte levels, temperature, corrosion, overcharging, poor mounting, and undercharging.
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What are some things that will shorten the life of a car battery?
The main thing that will shorten a automobile battery life is to run it completely down. Auto batteries are not designed to be run flat as deep cycle batteries are. Every time it is run down it's life is shortened.
Do stereo speakers shorten your iPod's battery life?
No.
Can magnets shorten the life of batteries?
No, a magnet will not affect a battery.
What will ruin a car battery?
Leaving something on (like headlights) for an extended amount of time without the engine running will shorten the life span of the battery unless the battery is the deep cycle type. Overcharging an automotive battery will also shorten its life span.
What shorts a batteries life?
If the battery is not a deep cycle battery, allowing the battery to run down dead multiple times will shorten its life span.
What happens if Spring water is added to a car battery?
You will shorten the life of the battery. Only add Distilled water to a battery.
Average life of car battery?
Average life is from 3-5 years, assuming the battery is never run flat which will shorten it's life.
Does draining a car battery shorten its life?
On an automobile battery it sure does. Each time the battery is discharged the life is shortened. On a deed cell marine or golf cart battery this is not the case.
How long should a car battery last Toyota Camry 2006?
Average life is from 3-5 years. If you run the battery down you shorten it's life.
What kind of things can shorten a Human's life?
There are many things that can shorten a human's life. Not eating a proper diet, drinking too much alcohol, smoking cigarettes and taking too many risks can contribute to a shorter life.
What is the lifetime of a car battery?
I am still using the same car battery for 8 years 4 months and it is fine , but I've had a battery develop a dead cell at 3 years 10 months ( the battery had a 4 year free replacement period ) Know that every time you run the battery down, you take months away from the life of the battery. Many things contribute to the life of a battery. Short trips of less than 20 minutes will shorten the life as the alternator will not fully recharge the battery. Extreme temperatures either hot or cold shorten the life of a battery. On average a battery will last from 36 to 48 months. But I have had them last 7 years and others that only lasted 3 years.
If you leave your light s on a car twice and the battery is dead will this make the battery weak?
Yes, If a battery is allowed to go dead numerous timesit will shorten its life expectancy
