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Maybe, Hot weather kills batteries. In cold weather a battery that has a low state of charge can freeze and be damaged. Cold weather makes the power required to start the engine increase dramatically so a battery in a low state of charge cannot deliver the amps required to start the unit. When I lived in New Jersey I used a battery charger on the battery at low amps (cheap Sears charger) overnight in the fall to make sure the battery was fully charged at the onset of cold weather. Late in December I'd top it up again. At the same time make sure the alternator belt is tight enough. With engine off and cold grab the alternator fa/pulley and try to turn it. If it spins/slips on the belt without turning over the engine it's too loose and a full battery will become a low battery. This technique was easy and way cheaper than a stalled car call in a blizzard.
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How do you by a car battery for cold weather?
Get a battery with the most CCAs that will fit your vehicle.
Does it matter how many cold cranking amps a car battery has?
Yes, that is how you know that the battery is "strong" enough to start your car in cold weather. A battery in warm weather may have enough amps to start the car fine, but in cold weather, it wouldn't be able to crank it fast enough. A car battery efficiency drops off the colder it gets.
Car battery does not hold charge in cold?
The cold weather slows down the chemical reaction that goes on inside the battery.
Can hot weather kill a car battery?
Yes it can. Especially if the battery has a low charge to begin with or it is an old battery.
Does the Ford Focus need a cold weather Car Battery?
Depends on your location.
What wears out a car battery?
Cranking the car or starting the car in cold weather can wear out a car battery. You can also wear out the battery by turning the starter over without fuel in the tank.
Does a car's battery power decrease in cold weather?
No, it does not loose power but when the engine is cold, it is just harder to turn over.
Why does car needs jump to start in cold weather?
Take your battery to Napa and have them test the cold cranking amps, they'll tell you whether or not you need a new battery
Is it possible for the battery in a car to freeze in cold weather?
no, its not possible. Actually it is possible for the battery to freeze, if the charge gets low enough it will freeze.
In cold weather your car doesn't seem to start when parked for 5 hours at a time you noticed the clock is reset ifwhen it does start you have to turn the key many times before it would start after dri?
sounds like you need a NEW battery once a battery is 2 to 3 years old the cold will kill a battery
Can a car battery need a boost due to cold weather?
Yes. How old is the battery ? . Is it the correct battery for your car/truck Are the battery terminal connections loose or corroded ? Clean ,tighten Get the battery checked at a local garage ( load test )
What is the best cold weather car battery?
The one with the highest CCA rating you can find in the size you need for your vehicle.
