Do you find your car battery covered in a white or blue ashy substance? If the answer is yes, then your battery may have issues with corrosion.
A car battery experiencing some corrosion may cause you issues on your daily commute in Plainfield, IL. The service center at Coffman GMC has all of the answers you need to understand why this is occurring in your GMC SUV or truck.
Why Does Battery Corrosion Occur?
While there may be different causes of battery corrosion, they all derive from the same source. Every car battery is filled with a combination of sulfuric acid and water. The combination of sulfuric acid and water is corrosive. When the resulting gas or liquid inside the battery touches any metal outside the battery, corrosion can happen.
Your Car Battery Is Old
One of the reasons that your car battery may be experiencing corrosion is that it is old. While some car batteries will last five or six years, it is more common for them to need replacing every three or four years.
If you are seeing corrosion under your hood after four years, it may be time to make an appointment with Coffman GMC. You may need to get your car battery replaced.
You've Allowed Your Car Battery to Charge Too Much
Another reason that batteries become corroded is that people overcharge them. When overcharging occurs, the liquid inside the battery can expand and get onto the metal terminals through the vents. The result can be corrosion.
The Battery Vents Are Allowing Corrosive Gas to Escape
Some Plainfield, IL, drivers experience battery corrosion because their car battery vents have allowed sulfuric gas to escape. If the vents are too close to the battery terminals, it can cause corrosion.
Protect Your Electrical System by Coming to See the Team at Coffman GMC
Whether the cause of your battery's corrosion is because it is old, there are venting gases, or leaking fluid; you will need to take steps to protect your vehicle. Corrosion can lead to a battery's terminals not functioning properly. Luckily, the service center at Coffman GMC is a great place to service your car battery.
As your GMC service center near Plainfield, IL, we have everything needed to ensure that corrosion doesn't compromise the performance of your vehicle. The service center at our dealership features many technicians who have factory training and are certified by GM.
If you open your hood and see a white or blue powdery substance on your battery, contact us at Coffman GMC to make a service appointment today. By doing so, you can ensure that your GMC SUV or truck continues to perform at a world-class level.
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