Keep a Close Eye Out for These Failing Battery Signs

When your car battery's failing, you want to spot it in advance. The last thing you want is for your battery to run out of power at a random moment, leading to a potentially inconvenient and dangerous breakdown.

Keep a close eye for these failing car battery signs: 
 

• The battery check engine light stays on all the time on the instrument panel.

• When you open the hood of the car you notice there a strong odor coming from the battery compartment.

• When the car is started, you see the headlights are extremely dim.

• When attempting to start the car in the morning, the engine cranks over slowly.

• Looking at the battery, you can see the casing has become swollen.

• If you have tried to use the horn in the car, it sounds very weak. The interior lighting may also be weak.

If you are still unsure about the signs or suspect that your battery is failing, come and visit Don Wood Ford in Athens, OH. Our service center is staffed and equipped to identify and fix any problems you have.