i left the lights on in my car and it wouldn't start. after a jump tho, it was fine. do i replace the battery?

Question

The car is a used (53,000 miles) 2000 Volvo S40. After it was jumped, the car started fine. I tried several times throughout the day and it was still fine. This morning, same thing - fine. I am nervous that it will stop running because I drained too much of the battery. How can I tell? Should I just go buy another battery? Where is the best place to get one?

Answer 1

K, let me tell you bout my experience. I had a problem with my carburettor and the car wont start. As i had tried too hard, the battery got drained. I may also mention that my battery comes with indicators which indicates when it is fine, low and needs distilled water. Then i had to jump my car and it started. Then i opened up my carburettor and fixed the problem, which was a minor one. After that, i thought of sending my battery (which is another option) for recharging but postponed it due to lack of time. I used my car regularly and just within 4 days, the indicator on my battery told me that it was fully charged up. So, i feel that you dont have to worry bout the battery cos technically they are built to be drained to a certain extent from which they can bounce back when recharged during normal running of the car. So, dont worry! Be happy! u only have to worry when u have problem restarting your car in the morning or after leaving it whole day without starting. Enjoy!

Answer 2

You will have to replace the battery sooner than you would have, yes. But not by too much.

Here's the thing: When you start your car, your battery turns over all of the motors and pumps and gets the car going. But once you have the engine running, there's a device called an Alternator that reverses the chemical reaction that makes your battery work, thereby recharging the battery.

However - this is not a perfect reversal. That's why batteries need replaced: even with the alternator, the battery still loses potential over its lifetime.

Answer 3

with the aid of fact the others have published, first get your battery examined. to appropriate attempt the battery, it may be removed from the motor vehicle, and totally charged first. After the battery has been totally charged, eliminate the floor charge. to eliminate floor charge the battery ought to journey a load of 20 amps for 3 plus minutes. Turning on the headlights (extreme beam) will do the trick. After turning off the lighting fixtures fixtures you're arranged to attempt the battery. If the battery exams out sturdy, then you quite've a contemporary drain someplace. a uncomplicated contemporary drain is an improperly put in aftermarket stereo, extraordinarily in case you have an amp. in case you have an amp, be sure that it turns off once you turn the ignition off!

Answer 4

You don't need to replace the battery. The alternator will continue to charger the battery. But if you don't feel good about hte condition of the battery you could drive your car to Auto-Zone, Pep Boys Or a Volvo dealership and have them test the battery for you. They usually will not charge you for this service. Any parts store is a good place to buy a battery. I buy mine at SEARS.
But all batteries com with a warranty.

Answer 5

IF this is the first time then no. I believe it is the alternator (or starter) that charges the battery while car is running take car to Advance Auto or Auto Zone and have them test battery They can tell you for sure! Good Luck

Answer 6

Dont buy another battery just yet, recharge your car and see how well the battery holds up. Just let your car run for a while and let the battery fill up and let the alternator do its thing, then afterwards you'll know if you need a new battery

Answer 7

Dude unfortunately it's a ford volvo. I wouldn't get a battery just yet, but I would check the battery terminal for rust, crust, and tight fit. You should also check that the belts are nice and snug. Dump the car at about 110,000 miles. Is there a PEP BOYS where you at? Check them out they're pretty good.Goodluck.

Answer 8

your battery is fine. once you've run the battery down by leaving on the lights and gotten a jump and its starting fine. don't worry about it. now if it weren't starting after having a jump, then you need to worry. and 53,000 miles would be a new car to me... i wish i had one that new.

Answer 9

No need to buy another battery if it is working fine. The alternator seem to be doing it's job and has recharged the battery.

Answer 10

do NOT replace the battery. you r okay. the alternator charge your battery right away. you can drain your battery anytime you want but once the car is running,the alternator will charge the battery in less than 20 minutes.