Does Your Subaru Need a New Car Battery?

Is your car struggling to start on cold mornings? Have you noticed a sulfury smell leaking into your cabin? If so, you might be in need of a new car battery. Let’s look at how to know when it’s time to visit your local Subaru dealership to have your battery replaced. 

 

 

Your Battery’s Getting Old

All car batteries have a limited lifespan and rarely last much longer than five years. After three years have passed, it’s generally a good idea to start checking your battery more often for signs of damage, wear and tear, and corrosion.

Your Engine’s Slow To Start

If your car doesn’t start smoothly when you turn the key or press the starter button, then your battery might be starting to fail. A technician can check to see whether the battery or the starter system is to blame for slow starts. 

You Find Yourself Jump-Starting Often

It’s possible for a healthy battery to be drained of electrical voltage one morning if you left the headlights or other electronics on overnight, or a faulty alternator failed to recharge the battery during your last drive. However, if you find yourself needing to jump-start your vehicle multiple times, and the engine works well after the jump-start, then it’s quite likely that your battery is on its last legs. 

You Smell Leaking Battery Acid

Aging batteries can sometimes crack open and leak acid or gas. This can result from an internal short or extreme weather causing the casing to warp and crack. Battery acid has a distinctly unpleasant sulfury smell not unlike that of rotting eggs, so you’re soon likely to smell a battery leak from inside the cabin. 

Your Battery’s Casing Is Warped or Corroded

When you visually check your car battery, make sure that the case is in a perfectly rectangular shape. If the casing is warping out of shape in any way, or you notice extensive corrosion on the terminals, the battery will have to go. 

Your Battery Suffers in Extreme Climates

Aging batteries become increasingly responsive to excessively hot or cold weather. If you notice your battery is struggling to deliver proper voltage during the heights of summer or the depths of winter, you may need to have a new one installed. 

Check Your Battery’s Condition at Your Los Angeles Subaru Dealership 

The experienced experts at your local dealership can quickly confirm whether or not your battery is causing the problems you’ve detected. And if your battery is still in good working condition, they can let you know how much longer it’s likely to last. This can help you avoid the unpleasant surprise of a suddenly dying battery, leaving you stranded when you least expect it. 

Have your battery tested and replaced today at Puente Hills Subaru. We’re a full-service local dealership with a courteous, knowledgeable, multilingual team of staff ready to resolve all your car-related needs.

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