I lived in a desert region for many years where a battery failed on annual bases, year after year. This was caused by the evaporation of the electrolyte even though it was checked and serviced on a weekly basis. The constant evaporation left the minerals in the electrolyte to settle in the battery causing the plates to short out rendering the battery with a low capacity to recharge. As a result the battery would no longer crank the engine for start. Any attempt to recharge the battery will not do anything to restore the battery because the plates become shorted.

As part of getting your car ready for winter you should have a battery electrical diagnostic checked before your battery fails. By performing a battery/electrical system check, you can save the time, money and frustration associated with unexpected battery or electrical system failures. Most batteries dealers’ and automotive service centers provide routine battery / electrical systems checks at a reasonable fee. You can avoid the inconvenience of car battery summer heat damage by frequent checking the electrolyte level and getting it checked by a battery service center at least once a year.

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