You’ve seen that deer in the headlights before, right? It can be pretty frustrating! This is often because the car battery doesn’t produce enough cold cranking amps (CCA). You may be asking yourself, what are "cold cranking amps"? Don't worry! Today we are going to talk about cold cranking amps and why they are so important to your car.
Cold cranking amps (CCA) is a unit that tells us how well your car battery can crank your car when the outside temperature is really cold. As the temperature drops and it gets very cold, the oil inside the engine becomes thicker. This requires more power and energy to get the engine of the automobile to start. Too few, and the vehicle may experience difficulty starting (or not start at all!) This is exactly why you need a car battery that comes with a high value of CCA so that your car is easily started on even the coldest of winter mornings when temperatures below normal.
When you are going through the process of selecting a new car battery, you should pay particular attention to the cold cranking amps that will be printed on the battery itself. This figure indicates how much power the battery is able to deliver to start your vehicle in colder conditions. The battery needs enough CCA to start your car in the coldest weather you’re likely to encounter. One of the best ways to know what you need is to refer to your car’s manual. This is what the manufacturer suggests for your particular car. If the manufacturer states a certain range of CCA, you want to buy a battery within that range. On the other hand, if you select a battery with CCA lower than those recommended, it may harm your car battery with time, and you will have to replace it much earlier than you expect.
It’s interesting to note that the lower the outside temperature, the less cold car amp battery offers. During the summer months when the temperature is warm, your battery might work perfectly fine but come winter, as the temperature starts to drop, that same battery may not work as well. This is why you need to pick a battery with enough cold cranking amps for the lowest temperatures you’re likely to experience in your part of the world. You should also remember that hot weather can affect your car battery’s lifespan as well. So, it matters a lot when it is a question of choosing a battery that suits your car and the temperature conditions of where you live, hot or cold.
To help ensure your battery is strong and functions well this winter season, here are some basic yet effective care practices you can adopt. Start out by ensuring the battery is charged. Your car has a much better chance of starting with a full battery. This will also help clean any dirt or even corrosion that could be on the battery terminals affecting its ability to perform. A second tip is, if you can, to park your car in a garage or covered area out of the cold winter winds. This will keep your battery safe from extreme cold. This includes battery heaters and an insulation blanket if you live in a cold area. All of that can contribute to battery performance, and that's where these little devices come into play to help keep the battery warm and operating efficiently. Following these simple steps will help maintain the cold cranking amps in your battery and the time it lasts.
TOKUSHIMA batteries include many types, suitable for all kinds of cars and climates. Whether you are hot or cold, we have your battery. They undergo rigorous testing to ensure they are providing the most power, efficiency, and longevity. Whether it is raining or snowing outside, you can always enjoy your drive without worrying about car battery issues if you have TOKUSHIMA as your car battery.
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