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How does a car battery work?

There is no denying that a car’s battery is crucial to its operation. Our specialty at Elgin Auto Clinic is auto battery maintenance, be it for Audi, Honda, Lexus, Nissan, or any other make and model.

The electrical components in your automobile, which include the air conditioning and music system, need electricity from your car’s battery. The battery stores energy necessary to start your car. When the automobile is turned on, the battery goes through a sequence of processes that produce power. The alternator in your automobile keeps producing electrons to keep the battery charged. Six SLI battery cells, or two grids per cell, make up a conventional battery’s twelve grids. Since each cell generates two volts of power, the battery may create a total of twelve volts of electricity.

How do I know if my battery needs servicing or needs to be replaced?

A dead battery shouldn’t leave you stranded in the middle of the road. Please feel free to bring your car to Elgin Auto Clinic if you believe your battery may be failing. We can do a battery system test to confirm the battery’s strength and decide whether it needs to be replaced. The following symptoms might point to a weak or failing battery: overall lack of electricity.

Dim headlights: One of the most noticeable indications of a failing battery is a reduction in the electrical system’s functionality, which includes your car’s headlights. Bring your car to Elgin Auto Clinic if you see that your headlights are dim or that other electrical parts are moving slowly.

Needing to press on the gas pedal to start: If you need to step on the gas to start your car, there is most likely a problem with your battery.

Your vehicle’s battery light turns on: While this could also mean there is a problem with your alternator, your car’s dashboard light turning on most likely means there is an issue with your battery.