When to Get the Battery Tested
The batteries of most Toyota internal-combustion
models will expire every three to five years. However, if you are unsure how
much juice your battery has left, it might be ideal to schedule a battery
testing appointment. Our service center here in Conroe, TX has all the latest
state-of-the-art equipment to determine your battery's current charge level and
when it will lose power. You should schedule a battery testing at least twice
per year, to ensure you know exactly when it will run low on power. You should
also pay special attention to it during extremely hot days in Conroe or The
Woodlands as extremely hot or cold temperatures can cause the battery to drain
faster.
If you drive a Toyota hybrid or plug-in electric
hybrid, you will be happy to know that your battery is capable of lasting for
up to 10 years, since the engine system keeps the battery charged as you drive.
However, you should still schedule a maintenance appointment for it regularly
to ensure the hybrid battery pack lasts as long as possible.
Getting Your Battery Maintained
The better you take care of your battery, the more
likely it is to reach a five-year limit, rather than dying out after three
years. When you schedule a battery testing with our service center, our team
can perform some simple maintenance, including cleaning the battery housing
terminal of dust, dirty, and foreign contaminants that might have flown in
through the grille. We can also check to ensure the battery, its housing unit,
and connection ports are free from corrosion, which can cause the battery to
wear down faster and leak acid, potentially damaging other areas of the
vehicle.