{"id":2806,"date":"2017-09-29T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T08:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=2806"},"modified":"2024-05-08T12:44:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T12:44:10","slug":"the-easiest-ways-to-avoid-a-dead-car-battery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/the-easiest-ways-to-avoid-a-dead-car-battery\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can I Do to Make Sure I\u2019m Not Stranded by a Dead Car Battery?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Easiest Ways to Avoid a Dead Car Battery<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a lot that goes into maintaining and servicing your new Ford car, truck or SUV<\/a>. Don\u2019t worry, none of it is very hard or time-consuming, but it all does need to be done. Otherwise, you could be in for trouble. For example, have you ever worried about getting in your car, turning the key and having your car refuse to start because of a dead battery? We\u2019re guessing you have. That\u2019s why we decided to tell you all about the easiest ways to avoid a dead car battery.<\/p>\n

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What to Look for When It Comes to Your Car\u2019s Battery<\/h3>\n

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First and foremost, you\u2019re going to want to always know your battery\u2019s age. As you\u2019d expect, an older battery is more likely to die on you. Most automotive batteries are good for three to five years, so be sure to keep that in mind as you drive. But the age of your battery isn\u2019t the only thing you have to pay attention to, as there are also many signs of a dying battery to keep an eye out for. Things like slow engine cranking when you turn the key, dimmed headlights when your engine isn\u2019t running and corrosion around the battery terminals are all signs of a battery that\u2019s ready to be changed. Also, as strange as it may sound, regularly changing your oil is another easy way to keep an eye on your battery. That\u2019s because most oil changes, including the ones here at the Akins Ford Service Department<\/a>, include a battery test. Our certified technicians will report the findings of that test to you, and let you know the best path forward.<\/p>\n

For more on maintaining your car\u2019s battery, please contact the certified technicians here at Akins Ford<\/a> near Atlanta, GA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Easiest Ways to Avoid a Dead Car Battery There\u2019s a lot that goes into maintaining and servicing your new Ford car, truck or SUV. Don\u2019t worry, none of it is very hard or time-consuming, but it all does need to be done. Otherwise, you could be in for trouble. For example, have you ever […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17644,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[20],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n