How to Test Your Car's Battery

Testing your car battery from time to time will reduce the chances of you needing to have the battery jumped when it goes dead.

• Consider these tips when testing your car battery.
• The battery contains dangerous acid, so always wear rubber gloves when doing any work on the car battery.
• Be sure you are wearing safety goggles if doing anything with the car battery in the event sparks or fluid hit your face.
• Always remove the negative terminal cable first, then cast it to the side. Once removed, it kills the power to the car and will reduce the chances of sparks.
• If you notice corrosion on the terminals, clean with a wire brush.
• Attach both ends of the tester to the appropriate terminals.

If it's been a while since you last tested your car battery, bring it to Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg and the service team will give it a complete check-up.