High-tech Battery Solutions Blog How to Avoid a Dead Car Battery This Winter

There's nothing worse on a cold winter's day than getting in your car, turning the key in the ignition, and...nothing. The cold weather can wreak havoc on your car battery, because low temperatures slow the chemical reaction that occurs inside the battery. But that doesn't mean there isn't anything you can do to protect your battery from the cold. Follow the simple tips below to help avoid a dead car battery this winter: Install a Battery Blanket: A battery blanket is wrapped around the battery and fits inside the battery cover, with a cord running from the blanket to a wall outlet. The purpose of the battery blanket is to produce enough heat to keep the battery fluid from freezing. You can also mount a trickle charger on the battery to deliver power to the battery while the vehicle isThe post How to Avoid a Dead Car Battery This Winter appeared first on Hi-Tech Battery Solutions | Blog.