Maintaining Your Porsche’s Battery
Your Porsche requires a strong battery to start the engine each morning.
The engine and your car’s many electronic accessories all need a reliable supply of electricity. If you wish your Porsche’s battery to last as long as possible, follow the Porsche battery maintenance tips laid out below. With a longer-lived battery, you’ll also save money on the cost of replacements.
Maintaining Your Porsche’s Battery: 6 Tips for Longevity
Clean Your Battery Often
One thing that can kill a car battery prematurely is a buildup of corrosion on the terminals, which hinders conductivity. It’s a good idea to visually inspect your battery every now and then, and take the time to clean the terminals with a wire brush and a specialist terminal cleaning product.
Protect It From Extreme Temperatures
Both heat and cold can harm a car battery. During summer, keep your car parked in the shade, preferably inside a garage, out of direct sunlight. In winter, also avoid outdoor parking, especially overnight. If you must park outdoors, protect your Porsche with a high-quality insulated car cover; you can also purchase a small insulated jacket just for the battery.
Fasten Your Battery Securely
Car batteries can sometimes become slightly loose in their harnesses, which allows them to shake and jolt around. These vibrations can damage the internal workings of the battery. So each time you inspect your battery, ensure that it’s securely fastened in place. Use an appropriate battery clamp and fasten the nuts properly.
Avoid Frequent Short Trips
Your car needs to drive for a minimum period before the alternator has fully recharged the battery. If you only use your car for very short trips, the battery won’t have time to fully recharge. This can gradually diminish its capacity and shorten its lifespan.
Drive Your Car Regularly
As well as taking your car on occasional lengthier drivers, avoid leaving it unused for weeks or months. When left unused, a car battery slowly drains and the components inside deteriorate more rapidly.
Turn Off or Disconnect Accessories
It’s a good idea to minimize battery drainage by turning off all accessories whenever the engine’s off. Even a small glove box light can drain the battery if left on overnight. Also, disconnect any aftermarket accessories that have been added into your car.
Our Technicians Can Help With Your Porsche Battery Maintenance
With regular inspections by a trusted technician, you’ll ensure that your battery stays in shape for its longest possible lifespan. And if you suspect that your battery’s failing, allow us to test it for you. We can promptly replace it if required.
Visit Porsche Fairfield in Fairfield, CT, today to have your battery or any other car part checked or replaced by specialist technicians. We’re a top-rated dealership providing exceptional vehicles and equally high-end customer care.