How can I keep the radio on without my battery dying?
If you do have an older car and you’re worried about the battery, try turning your radio off before you use the ignition. This will reserve more power for your car to use to start running again. Newer cars should be able to play radio easily for at least 10-15 hours without draining your battery.
How can I get into a drive-in without killing my battery?
- Turn off all lights, headlights, and tail lights.
- Run the engine for a while before turning off.
- New batteries won’t drain easily.
- Disconnect sub-woofers and amplifiers from the radio.
- Bring your portable radio. This simple tips will help you save your battery during your drive-in movie.
Why does a smart charger not recognize a dead battery?
If the overcharging is too high or goes on for too long you will not be able to replace the water levels that are lost as the battery vents out the pressure to avoid structural damage. Let Me Know How it Goes! Let me know if this trick worked for you or if you have a different way of getting a smart charger to recognize a dead battery!
Can a car battery go dead from sitting?
If you expect your car battery to sit unused for more than a month, you should consider removing the battery and storing it away. Always store your battery at full charge. This will help prevent most damage and deterioration that can happen while in storage.
What should I do if my battery charger is not working?
Almost certainly it’s a battery problem, either low charge or bad cable connection. Charge the battery on a good bench charger, not a Tender, but a real charger. Remove and reconnect both battery cables making sure they are tight and connections are clean. This sounds like a discharged battery to me just saying.
Why does my battery keep losing its charge?
If you do not have a sealed battery, remove the battery caps and top off the battery “cells” (about 1/2- to one-inch from the top of the battery) with distilled water. A dirty battery top can “leak voltage” between the terminals draining the battery when not in use.