Battery Check Services Available at Russ Darrow Madison Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Battery Check in Madison, WI
We operate a MOPAR certified service department at Russ Darrow Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, offering complete battery care from routine battery checks to replacement service. Regular battery checks are the ideal way to ensure that your battery remains your friend at high performance and not your foe about to die and leave you stranded. If your battery is over two years old, we invite you to our service department in Madison, WI for a battery check by a certified technician. If your battery fails the check, we can quickly and conveniently have our certified technician provide battery replacement service.
How Long Will My Battery Last?
The average automotive battery lasts for a few years at peak reliability due to how batteries work. A car battery's greatest threats are extreme temperatures and significant temperature change between hot and cold seasons, making Wisconsin’s sub-zero winter climate a big risk when it comes to battery performance over multiple years. Because the average automotive battery only lasts for two to three years at peak performance, and it will face extreme winter temperatures, we recommend starting routine battery checks once a battery is two years old.
What Are The Warning Signs Of A Faulty Battery?
If you experience any of these warning signs, it is an excellent decision to have the battery checked and replaced if not within specifications:
- Electrical accessories experience problems
- Slow engine cranking
- Needing to push the fuel pedal to start the engine
- Turning the key in the ignition and it clicks
- Case bloating or other disfiguration
- Leaking fluid
- Corroded battery posts/terminal
- The battery is over two years old
Battery Check Part 1: Case Inspection
Battery check service is a two-part inspection that begins with the case and terminal and then includes electrical performance testing. During the case inspection, the certified technician looks for any disfiguration, fluid leaking, or corroded terminal. Failing any portion of the physical check will require battery replacement to correct.
Battery Check Part 2: Electrical Testing
The electrical testing is to verify that an old battery holds sufficient electricity in reserve capacity and sends sufficient electricity to the engine starter in cold-cranking amps. Failing any part of this test will require battery replacement to fix.
Battery Replacement Service
When a battery check reveals that a battery is not at specifications, we consider it to be dying with an excessive risk of failure, immobilizing your vehicle, and leaving you stranded. Failing a battery check requires that the battery get replaced to restore specifications and reliability. We can have a certified technician remove the old battery, inspect the terminal and charging system, and install a genuine OEM battery of the highest quality.