Caring for Your Hyundai’s Battery

How Do Hyundai Batteries Work?

A Hyundai or other major automaker gasoline vehicle has what’s called an SLI battery, short for starting, lighting, and ignition. Using a lead-acid chemical process to generate electrical current, a Hyundai’s battery powers everything in it that uses electricity. To prevent over-delivery or under-delivery of current to different areas, the alternator divides and redirects the flow of power.

If you need a battery for your Hyundai, Allen Turner Hyundai is the place to go. We provide a wide selection of batteries and can explain how performance-oriented batteries might be worth considering. Whatever you choose for your vehicle, we’ll provide you with competitive pricing and no obligation to have us install it. To learn more about the various types of batteries suited for your Hyundai model, give us a call to contact our service specialists.

Steps To Maximize Hyundai Battery Health

The starter motor, lights, fuel pump, engine control computer, and ignition system are all powered by the battery. Your automobile won’t start easily, or at all, if the battery isn’t functioning at full capacity. An unexpectedly dead battery could leave you stuck, and even if it doesn’t die early, running a Hyundai with a suboptimal battery will affect performance and vehicle health. Here’s everything you need to do to maximize the life and output of your Hyundai car battery.

Avoid Excessive Battery Strain

To keep your battery fully charged, avoid using power when the engine is turned off. Even if your car isn’t running, several aftermarket plug-in devices can drain your battery. If you know your battery is on a low charge, avoid keeping the key turned if you don’t need it.

Normal engine operation actually keeps the battery energized. For example, if you’re sitting in a parking lot and you’ve left the key on to listen to music, start the vehicle after a few minutes and let it run.

Drive Carefully

More gradual, defensive driving can help keep a battery at its maximum charge and efficiency. Try to coast more often, without hitting the gas and brakes too much. Avoid dense traffic and try to find detours that you can coast through. You’ll save on gas as an added bonus.

Consistent Upkeep

Corrosion, loose connections, filth accumulation, and other factors can all affect battery performance. Routine battery inspections and maintenance can prevent many of these issues. You can save time and money by detecting possible problems early on.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to keeping your battery in good working order, and we’re here to help. It’s crucial to remember that batteries come in a variety of capacities. The exterior look of nearly all major car batteries is identical, but the underlying construction and characteristics are not. It’s critical to have the correct battery installed in your vehicle. If you aren’t certain, allow our qualified Hyundai specialists to evaluate everything under the hood to spot any potential issues.

A battery in top condition will put out the best possible performance. Request a complimentary multi-point inspection, which includes a battery test, the next time you visit your Pensacola Hyundai dealer. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your battery is in good shape, and you’ll be able to keep your Hyundai running smoothly.

Signs Your Hyundai Needs a New Battery

We’ve all been there: you leave the lights on, don’t completely close a door, or listen to the radio for too long without turning on the engine. A dead battery is one of the most common automotive issues. The best way to avoid these problems is to perform regular service checks and to spot the signs that tell you it’s time to replace it.

Here are several signs that your battery needs to be inspected or replaced by a Hyundai repair department.

• Fluid leaks or corrosion.
• Check Engine light.
• Delayed engine crank.
• Low battery fluid level.

If the technician’s test indicates that a new battery is required, the dealer should install a Hyundai battery to ensure that your vehicle starts immediately and runs at peak capacity.

Thanks to our state-of-the-art technology and factory-trained specialists, our service center can provide the highest-quality car services in a cost-effective and timely manner. When it comes to an oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, or battery check, you can count on us to meet and exceed your expectations.

How Often Should Your Hyundai Battery Be Replaced?

After about three to five years, the average battery is usually due for inspection, if not replacement. Though top-quality batteries can last 10 years if looked after professionally, three to five years is a good window to check for voltage dips or other problems. Unless you have a high-performance battery, car batteries normally carry 12 to 13 volts during operation. Any voltage more than 13 volts could indicate a serious problem, and lower than 12 might indicate reduced power or possible connection issues.

A two-minute test at a Florida panhandle Hyundai dealer may provide you with an accurate assessment of your battery’s health and life expectancy. Your Hyundai expert will detect any signs of compromised battery health with professional equipment. Even very specific problems, like insufficient starter voltage delivery, will be identified. From there, we’ll go over how this issue came about and our recommendations to fix it.

Caring for a Hyundai battery is partly about responsible driving, but it also requires responsible car ownership. When it’s time to get your Hyundai looked at, you’ll save the most money with regular service specials from a qualified Hyundai service center. Check out our center and get all the automotive service you need at Allen Turner Hyundai.