What are the Tips for Battery Maintenance?

Vehicle manufacturers are increasing the electrical equipment in their vehicles day by day in order to meet the increasing customer needs in parallel with technological developments.

In this sense, apart from “Starter Battery”, which we can say as the first generation battery, aqueous Lead Acid batteries, used in vehicles of the previous generation before the transition to 100% electric vehicles; Its use in “Start-Stop EFB and Start-Stop AGM” batteries is becoming more common day by day.




For long-lasting and trouble-free use, the first point that vehicle users should pay attention to is choosing the appropriate battery for the vehicle. Battery Capacity (Ah) and Starting Power (CCA) value should not be less than the values of the standard battery in the vehicle. In addition, the selection of the battery suitable for the vehicle electrical equipment is very important. If the vehicle has Start-Stop (Stop-Go) technology, the battery must definitely be a “Start-Stop” battery.




No matter what technology your battery is, it is very important to measure the fill rate (health status) at certain periods. It is recommended to make the period every 3 months for commercial vehicles and every 6 months for private use. Authorized services can make this determination by measuring the voltage of the battery. A battery quiescent voltage of 12.60V and above is a sign that the battery is healthy.

The general cleaning of the battery, the tightness of the connection points and the electrical checks in the vehicle are the most important points in periodic maintenance. The compatibility of the Charging System (Alternator) and Starter Motor in the vehicle are the most important electrical system elements that affect the life of the battery. Maintenance and controls must be done at authorized services.