Schedule Battery Service in Lansing at Crippen Volvo Cars

Every time a Volvo owner turns the key in the ignition, several parts work in concert to power up the engine. The starter, alternator, and fuel pump serve among those parts, along with the battery. Drivers don't always service their battery until the battery dies. Why wait to deal with a car that stalls at a highly inconvenient time? Crippen Volvo Cars could help your new Volvo XC90, S60, XC40, or another Volvo model with the requested battery service. Maintaining your battery could involve more than replacing the battery with a new part.

The Lifespan of a Battery

The average battery lifespan varies and remains dependent on several factors. Three years stands as the recommended point to change a battery in Lansing, but a battery could last five years. Some batteries may last much longer than five years, depending on how often someone drives the vehicle or keeps it charged.

A battery could die ahead of schedule when exposed to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Frigid winter temperatures in Dewitt receive blame for battery issues but don't overlook troubles derived from heat. Extreme heat could contribute to corrosion, which may destroy the battery.

Battery cells could diminish without warning. One day, the battery could start to falter or die. Taking the vehicle to our dealership for service might cut down on the chances for such unwanted surprises for your Mason, MI commute.

Testing a Volvo's Battery

When did you get your battery installed? A new Volvo comes with a new battery, but used or pre-owned models may have older batteries with far less life remaining on them. Lansing drivers who don't know their battery's age might want to request a health test.

Testing the battery could reveal some helpful information. A multimeter could check the voltage in the battery. If the battery's charge appears low, then a technician could connect it to a charger and charge the battery. When it turns out the battery can't hold a charge, replacing it might be unavoidable. Also, if the battery is old, recharging it might not be worthwhile. Replacing it may be the right choice. Again, who wants to take risks with a failing or dying battery?

Check Out the Various Components

A battery should remain safely secured in its tray, and the connection to the positive and negative cables shouldn't present any problems. Cables could suffer from problems, so inspecting the cables could be part of a thorough battery inspection. Upon discovering a loose connection or another problem, the technician may perform a fix.

Issues with the tray and terminals might also lead to trouble, and any apparent or discovered problems could get an immediate fix. Is there corrosion present on the tray, terminals, or battery? If so, that scenario could indicate a serious problem. When there's no corrosion, the Volvo battery technician may take steps to reduce the potential for any corrosion.

When the tray, terminal, and battery are overdue for a cleaning, a clean-up might represent part of the inspection. Allowing a battery to stay dirty with corrosion won't likely help extend its life or performance.

Replacing the Volvo's Battery

When the time comes to replace the battery, the Volvo owner could discuss options with one of our Lansing technicians. The technician may recommend a battery based on driving and temperature conditions, the vehicle's age, and the owner's budget. A technician could then remove the old battery and install a new one. Our dealership handles the disposal of the old battery, as well.

Schedule Battery Service

Please get in touch with our Volvo service center to schedule a day and time for battery service. Of course, Volvo owners may set up other routine maintenance, as well. We stay well-stocked with genuine Volvo parts and accessories, and our team looks forward to helping keep you safe.