Stay Powered Up: Essential Engine Battery Maintenance Tips
The engine battery is an important component in your vehicle, so it’s important to keep it healthy. Engine batteries are typically located in the engine bay or sometimes on the floor or behind the trim. It is recharged by the alternator as the engine runs. Engine batteries are different from electric vehicles batteries, over time engine batteries can wear out or their ability to hold a charge can be reduced. If it’s located in a visible place you can perform a quick visual inspection of your battery and take notice of any leaks, swelling or corrosion. You don’t need to disconnect the battery to inspect it and you never need to open a battery for ANY reason. If you spot any issues at all with your battery, take it to your local Dueck Certified Service Center. Your battery is also checked as a part of a multi-point vehicle inspection. Every time you bring your vehicle to a Dueck Certified Service Center our experts will let you know if theres anything that needs to be changed or if you should keep an eye on your battery. For OnStar users, you’ll get a notification if your battery needs checking, for any reason between inspections. Batteries are filled with dangerous chemicals, never handle a leaking, broken, or misshapen battery. Always wash your hands after touching batteries. Always ensure that the engine is not running before disconnecting batteries. And be careful of moving parts whenever you reconnect a battery. Never attempt to recharge a frozen battery and follow provincial regulations when recycling batteries. You can have your engine battery serviced and have your overall vehicle health checked by scheduling an appointment at your local Dueck Certified Service Center through the available myGMC, myChevrolet or myBuick mobile app, in your vehicle through the center display or through the Dueck on Marine website at Dueckonmarine.com/schedule-service. It’s important to take care of your vehicle’s battery. So let Dueck Certified Service experts help you optimize its life.
