VIKMANSHYTTAN, Sweden,
April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In
times like these when many of us are in quarantine and cities are
in lock-down, you would think that our vehicles are naturally not
on top of our minds. CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and
maintenance of vehicle batteries, is however reporting an
unprecedented number of enquires from people all over the world,
asking for advice on how best to look after their battery when
their vehicle is parked up for a long period of time.
Tony Zeal, Global Training Manager at CTEK, said: "We have taken
so many questions from people wanting to make sure that they
protect against a flat battery – a hassle they could do without –
so that when they are able to use their vehicle again the battery
is charged and the vehicle is ready to go."
Tony shares information and tips on what you need to consider
and how best to look after your vehicle battery when your vehicle
is parked up and not being used.
- A CTEK study has identified that as many as 51% of vehicles on
the road today have a battery that requires attention – by that we
mean it needs charging or replacing
- Modern vehicles have lots of on-board computers and security
systems such as alarms, immobilisers and trackers which means the
battery can quickly become flat – by simply sitting on a shelf, a
standard 12 V lead-acid battery will be unable to start a battery
after just 6 months*, so imagine how much more quickly this will
happen with all of those additional vehicle electronics
- Reports from airport carparks indicate that the number of
people returning to their vehicle after a one or two week vacation,
to find a flat battery has increased. This situation would
significantly worsen if vehicles were left for months rather than
weeks.
- Proactive battery care is needed, so that when you want to use
your vehicle, the battery is charged and ready to go – and you
won't need to risk jump-starting the vehicle, something that can
damage sensitive vehicle electronics.
- If your vehicle is parked next to a power supply, connect a
smart battery charger such as the CTEK MXS 5.0 to your battery
for peace of mind charging.
- If you are unable to attach a charger permanently, try to
charge your vehicle battery once a month – if you are still using
your vehicle for essential journeys consider sitting with the
engine running for a little while before driving it to deliver
additional charge to the battery.
CTEK chargers can be attached to the vehicle for long periods of
time, so it's perfect for long-term maintenance of vehicle
batteries, where the vehicle will be parked up in long-term
storage. Regularly using a smart battery charger will extend
battery life and maximize battery performance.
Click here for more information about looking after your
battery in storage.
* If a standard lead-acid vehicle battery was sat out of a
vehicle it would lose around 0.1V per month – so for example if the
vehicle was parked in March, battery health would start to decline
from June, and by September you may be unable to start a
vehicle.
CTEK SWEDEN AB is a leading
global brand in battery care and power management. CTEK's
unparalleled knowledge, and continuous investment in innovation,
means they push the boundaries of research and development to bring
new and unique battery charging technologies to the market.
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