Is your car's battery "going flat"? | TÜFA-TEAM GmbH

Is your car’s battery "going flat"?

How can you recognize this in advance?

The engine starts badly in the morning.
Measure the battery voltage with a voltmeter. Ideally, it should be around 12.8 volts. If the value is below 12.4 volts, it should be charged, otherwise the battery could be damaged.
If the battery contacts are dirty or oxidized, voltage losses occur due to leakage currents.

How can you prevent the battery from discharging?

During cold starts, especially in winter, you should leave additional power guzzlers such as the radio, fan, headlights, rear window and seat heating switched off.
Use low-viscosity engine oils (grade as recommended by the manufacturer): These low-viscosity, fully synthetic oils distribute more quickly in the engine and make it run more easily after a frosty night.

Possible measures as soon as warning signs of a discharged battery appear:

For now, it is sufficient to charge the battery. (By driving overland for at least half an hour or by connecting it to a charger).
If the battery then fails again, it should be checked at a garage.
Important: Never leave batteries in a discharged state, but charge them immediately. The longer the voltage remains in the critical range, the more the battery will be damaged.

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