Q: Will the cold weather be a problem changing my battery
will the cold weather be a problem changing my battery
My car has an automatic transmission.
Hi Ken. Thanks for contacting us today. If you’re asking whether or not the cold weather impacts the CHARGING of a battery - yes it does. It actually reduces cranking amps in the battery, which is what is needed to start the vehicle initially. If you’re asking whether cold weather impacts the ability to install a battery, besides being colder for the individual, it has no impact on swapping out a battery. Just make sure to take time to clean battery cables of excessive debris to ensure a good connection.
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