REBUILT BATTERIES DAMAGE THE CAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The type of battery to choose for your vehicle depends on
. . .
a) Whether your vehicle has a dynamo or an alternator. Example:
An Ambassador with a dynamo would do well with a hard rubber
range battery while an Ambassador with an alternator would need
a poly propylene battery. b) Your driving pattern, average running
per day. c) Electrical accessories in the vehicle like A/c,
stereo, etc. d) The maintenance pattern.
If
you are looking to buy batteries with foreign collaborations,
check if:
a) They are suited for Indian conditions. Most foreign batteries
are designed for ideal conditions. b) They gel with the electrical
system of your car.
How to get the maximum out of your battery:
a) Get your fan belt, wiring, dynamo and regulator setting regularly
checked. Get your battery serviced regularly, every month. b)
Top up the battery with distilled water only. Never add acid.
c) Keeping the top of the battery clean and dry is important.
Apply vaseline to cable clamps and terminals. Corrosion, dirt
and moisture cause loss of power. d) Keep the vent plugs tightly
closed. Splashing of electrolyte could cause current leakage.
e) Always keep the battery fully charged.
Why you should not buy a rebuilt battery:
a) Using reconditioned batteries is like running your vehicle
on kerosene. They are charged using commercial acids. b) Re-builders
salvage plates from old batteries and construct a battery. c)
Rebuilt batteries are not consistent, as they obtain material
from various sources that keep changing. d) A re-builder's guarantee
is a gimmick. If your battery fails he gives you another rebuilt
battery. e) A low quality battery will ultimately spoil your
vehicle's electrical system. f) With a rebuilt battery your
vehicle may require a push start. This gives jerks to the clutch
and transmission rod and can damage them over a period of time.
You will finally end up making more trips to the garage than
your business destinations
If
you are looking to buy batteries with foreign collaborations,
check if:
