2007-01-24 01:45:59 · 6 answers · asked by pg_parvathi 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I presume it is an old car like Ambassador. These cars have a dynamo for charging the battery. The dynamo cuts-in to charge only when you run above certain speed. If you happen to drive short distances in city and during nights with lights on the battery may not be charged at all. Get an Alternator fitted in place of the dynamo, you can overcome the problem. But if your car has already an alternator get the belt tightened. You can have a trickle charger at home and connect it to battery in the night - this would keep the battery in good condition. It is also possible that the engine has some problem and you have to crank repeatedly to start. In this case get the heater plugs checked and replace the defective- if any.
2007-01-27 02:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by sankaram 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)First of all make sure that your battery is good. Most auto stores will check it for free. If you battery is bad replace it.
2)Your alternator may not be charging the battery fully. Most auto parts stores will check an alternator for free also. Also, check the tension of your alternator belt. If it is too loose then your alternator isn't going to charge the battery, because the belt will be slipping.
3)Be sure that your battery terminals, and posts are free of corrosion. If they look corroded, unhook them and clean them off with a wire brush.
4)You might want to look into getting a block heater for your diesel. This will keep your engine oil warm when it's not running, and will eliminate battery hogging cold cranking in the mornings.
2007-01-24 02:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by glazedham42 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just might be having a poor quality battery, especially since you say that it goes down in a cold climate. It is asking for a replacement.
Your service centre would be topping up your battery with distilled water everytime you paid a visit. If you did not, it is a simple process to undertake every 3 months. If you replace your battery now, you can buy a maintenance free (closed) battery, which wont require any maintenance apart from cleaning terminals from time to time.
2007-01-24 04:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by WizardofID 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know some people that they put insulation on battery body
also, insulation in the oil pan.
so,the battery don't loose so much load in really cold winter and the oil maintain heat over night making easy for diesel engine starting.
2007-01-24 02:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no longer mandatory, I in many situations positioned the battery in and hook it as much as a trickle value in one day. of two amps for 4 to six hours as mandatory Batteries incorporate eighty % value or greater powerful and that i haven't had a topic with them the two way some I charged and a few have been given thier value whilst they have been put in the van and that i drove for the time of three states to get living house.
2016-11-26 23:01:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean battery terminals...make sure belt to alt is tight [ not to tight]. keep motom tuned...Id go to parts store and have them ck the bat and alt.... a engine heater will make big differnce
2007-01-24 01:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋