For every vehicle on the road, the car battery is the most important component. If the car battery has any malfunctions whatsoever, then you will not be able to start your car. Most car owners will be facing problems sooner or later because vehicle lead acid battery has a limited lifespan.

If you have a regular battery maintenance schedule for the health of your car battery, then you can have a smooth start each and every time you want to use your automobile.

Here are some tips you can use to take care of your vehicle battery to get it working properly. When you parked your car, you should avoid keeping car headlights and other lights on for a long period of time. This will definitely drain your battery.

When the air conditioning unit in your vehicle is not required, it is best to switch it off to conserve power. If your vehicle is using a weak battery, try restraining from unnecessary honking. All these electronic components in your car will be draining on your battery bank thus sending its charge level into a low state. When a lead acid battery is discharged to a very low level, it is almost impossible to bring it back to its maximum power efficiency.

Here's a simple battery checking step you can do on a weekly basis. Check on the battery to make sure that there is no corrosion or rusting on the battery terminals. Rusting or foreign residue accumulated will cause the problems of difficult start ups because there will be a loss of surface contact between the electrical cable connectors with the battery terminals.

To prevent residue from building up, you can use a battery corrosion glue and spray it on the battery terminals. This is usually the root cause for all car ignition problems. If you find any bluish green or white powdery layers forming around the battery terminals, then you have to take necessary steps to remove it or it will cause some additional problems.

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The most annoying auto repair issues for a car owner are not the dents and part replacements that come with accidents and age, but the minor problems that turn into big repair bills when left unattended. There are basic maintenance measures that can be taken to help avoid major car issues. Below are five preventative maintenance tips that will help keep your car running at its personal best!

1. Changing Oil - Sometimes, it's just that easy. Forgetting to change the oil regularly is a leading cause of engine breakdown, and the easiest aspect of engine maintenance to forget. Each engine has a different interval of how long it can go without an oil change, but generally between 3,000 and 5,000 (tops) miles is suggested. Taking a whiff of your current oil supply can be a more analog and definite way of gauging as well; the worse the odor, the more you need a change.

2. Tire Inflation - This seems like an aspect of auto inspection to balk at, but regularly filled tires are not only safe, they are cost effective. If a tire is full, the extra lift provided makes an easier time for the engine to move the car. This makes for a lower fuel bill as well as avoiding a dangerous and potentially lethal tire pop on a busy road.

3. Tire Wear - Monitoring the wear and tear of a tire's treads is both useful and indicative. Strong tire treads are not only useful but necessary for driving in icier climates, where they aid in safety and mobility. Monitoring the treads and wear of your tires can also indicate larger car issues, like wheel alignment and balance. More worn in treads on one side of the car means the weight is unbalanced, which leads to higher repair bills and uneven auto maintenance. Catching an alignment issue earlier will insure a less costly visit to the car mechanic later on.

4. Air Filter - The air filter is kind of like your car's wind pipe. Every auto inspection should include replacing the air filter, because if the air filter becomes clogged or too dirty it can decrease the air flow to the engine. This results in dirtier moving parts, as well as reducing an engine's performance and fuel efficiency. Just like changing oil, there isn't really an exact benchmark to change your air filter. An air filter's life span usually revolves around the environment in which you drive the car. Industry suggestions, however, hover around every 15,000 miles for driving on relatively sediment free roads. 

5. Emergency Kit - Having an emergency kit in your car is a necessity that cannot be understated. Keeping even the most basic kit of a cell phone, a spare tire, hazard signs, and road flares is essential, especially in driving long distances. You are at the mercy of every driver on the road when pulled over; this is doubly scary on thruway conditions. Certain emergency kit items, like hazard lights and road flares, will keep you safe while you wait for the tow to the car mechanic.

Little problems can grow into big problems at the drop of a hat. Do yourself a favor and keep regular maintenance on these simple auto repairs before peeves before your car becomes a money pit rather than an investment.

Andy Paulson is a media representative for Rackley's Performance & Auto. Owner David Rackley is an ASE Certified mechanic located in Wilmington, NC. Proudly serving Jacksonville, NC and the Wilmington area, Rackley's Performance & Auto is a short drive from UNC Wilmington. Rackley's auto performance shop offers standard auto repair, auto inspection, as well as fleet maintenance.
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