Car battery can last longer: here's what drivers need to do

Batteries perform many functions in vehicles, including providing the energy needed to start your car. So you need to keep an eye on the battery level.

Recently, with the rise in gasoline prices, the overall level of car-related expenses has also increased. Several life hacks can extend battery life. The details were revealed by Lifehacker.

Avoid frequent short trips

Starting the car is a strain on the battery. While driving, the engine charges the battery.

However, if you frequently take short trips, the battery is stressed each time but does not run long enough to be recharged.

Frequent short trips every day will shorten the battery life.

Check the lights and doors

Get in the habit of making sure all the lights in your car are off when you're done driving.

Also make sure that all doors, trunk, and glove compartment are closed. This isn't just for safety reasons. Leaving any of these doors open usually turns on the interior lights, which can drain the battery.

Try to avoid extreme temperatures

Batteries don't like it when it's too hot or too cold outside, so if possible, park your car in places with less temperature fluctuation. For example, in a heated garage in the winter or in the shade in the summer. This can help your battery last longer.

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