No car owner wants to hear that the problem the car is having is in the transmission. Transmissions are one of the most expensive parts that a car owner might have to replace – if the car is old enough, it sometimes makes more sense to replace the car entirely than to replace the transmission. But I’ve found that there are ways to save when you need transmission work! Not only are there ways to save money on a new or rebuilt transmission, there are also ways to locate transmission problems and have them fixed before they become too serious. This blog is designed to help you take better care of your transmission, and avoid paying too much for transmission repairs.
Car battery failure is something that almost every driver has to deal with in some shape or form. If your batteries seem to always fail just before the warranty or a brand new battery dies a few days after installation, you may have a draining problem that isn't the battery's fault. If you've ruled out the simple problems of leaving the radio, interior lights or headlights on, consider a few ways that engine performance--specifically cylinder failure--could be the culprit.
Engine Performance Failure While Driving
If it seems like multiple things are wrong with your car, you may have one big problem causing everything else. If your battery seems to be dying quickly, think about the rest of your car's performance.
Is your car engine making strange sounds or movements? If there's a rattling noise under the hood or your vehicle seems to tremble when it's on, there may be a problem with the cylinders. The cylinders are timed to move up and down with the combustion of your engine and regulate the speed of your vehicle.
If the cylinder's top--called a cylinder head--is warped or the head gasket is damaged, you may lose the vacuum seal in your engine. To provide an optimal environment for combustion, a vehicle's cylinder chamber needs to be sealed and free of debris. When the gasket isn't able to close off any gaps or more gaps are created because of a damaged seal, your pistons won't move as fast and your engine won't be able to provide power as well as it should.
Car batteries are designed to only help get a start for the engine. After that, batteries exist for powering auxiliary devices such as radios, speakers and power windows. If your vehicle's engine drops in productivity due to cylinder failure, overheating or other issues, the car will begin to tap into battery power.
Your vehicle may lose radio power when the battery begins to die. You may also notice that accelerating is difficult because the fuel pump is also powered by engine power. A weak engine with a drained battery results in electronics that turn on and off.
Visit A Car Battery Professional For Electrical Issues
Car battery dealers have equipment available to check the battery, just in case a dead cell (damaged inner area for holding a charge) is the problem. If it isn't, many car battery professionals have electrical diagnostic tools and experience, or at least know someone who can provide the services.
Have an electrical diagnostic performed on your vehicle to test where the drain may be coming from. It may be the engine, alternator, starter or even the positive connectors that attach to your battery. By finding the problem directly, you can avoid constant battery trading and expensive searches for the real problem.
Contact a car battery professional to set a vehicle diagnostic appointment with people like Hub Auto Supply.
Share9 April 2015
