Battery Replacement Service

Warning Signs of a Faulty Automotive Battery

• The battery case is disfigured
• The battery is leaking fluid
• Slow engine cranking
• Engine won’t start
• Needing to push the fuel pedal to start the engine
• Check engine light is on

Battery Service - Visual Inspection & Performance Testing

Battery service begins with a visual inspection and performance test. The visual inspection evaluates the physical condition of the battery including connections and casing.

Poor battery performance can often be traced back to an obvious physical deficit, such as corroded connections or a disfigured case that might also be leaking fluid. If the visual inspection does not reveal any physical problems, then the battery must be tested to confirm that its cold-cranking amps and reserve capacity are at factory specifications.

Our Certified Technician will use a multimeter to check the battery’s voltage to the starter and charging system, as well as its capacity while not discharging. Usually, this is where the Certified Technician confirms that your vehicle has a defective battery and needs a new one. More often than not, it is either not holding adequate voltage in reserve capacity or is not able to send enough electricity to the starter to turn the engine over.