Batteries really don't like cold weather
When the temperatures drop, it’s not just your fingers and toes that feel the chill your car battery does too. Cold weather is one of the leading causes of unexpected battery failure.
Car batteries work through chemical reactions. Inside the battery, chemical energy is converted into electrical energy to power your vehicle. But when it’s cold outside, these chemical reactions slow down. The lower the temperature, the harder it is for your battery to produce enough power to start your engine.
On top of that, your engine oil thickens in low temperatures, which means your battery has to work even harder to turn the engine over. So, while your battery is already struggling to perform at full strength, it’s also being asked to do more work than usual.
If your battery is more than three to five years old, it’s even more likely to fail in cold weather. Age weakens a battery’s capacity, and cold temperatures just speed up the process. If you've noticed your car taking a bit longer to start recently, it’s a good idea to have your battery tested.
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