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A car battery freezes at different temperatures depending on its state of charge. When fully charged the electrolyte is mostly Sulfuric acid and it will not freeze easily, something as low as minus 60. When discharged the acid turns to mostly water and the freezing will start at much warmer temperatures, minus 10 can give a problem with a flat battery. As they get older the charge rate decreases but you should not have a freezing problem with a battery that is charged. More of a problem in cold weather is the batteries inefficiency, at minus 30 70% of the capacity is lost due to the cold. Keep the battery warm if you live in a really cold area.
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Car battery is frozen?
Not good. Likely will require a replacement. The liquid in a car type battery is an acid that is pretty much freeze-proof under normal temperature ranges seen in most climates, as long as the battery is FULLY CHARGED. However, if the battery is discharged or in a low charge state, the electrolyte can freeze. A hard freeze will damage a battery and drastically reduce its capability to hold a charge.
Is it possible for the battery in a car to freeze in cold weather?
no, its not possible. Actually it is possible for the battery to freeze, if the charge gets low enough it will freeze.
Can a battery of a car start the heater?
No. Most car heaters function by circulating anti-freeze through a device called a heater coil which underneath the dashboard of the car. The battery will start the car's heater fan, but the fan will simply blow ambient temperature air, rather than heated air.
Will a car battery be good after it freeze?
If it does freeze, no. The ice would damage the plates/circuitry maybe even the case.
Should you disconnect a car battery when car is not used for a few months?
Yes, this will prevent the clock from running it down. You can also install a trickle charger to keep it charged. A battery with no charge will freeze. Keep it charged and it will not freeze.
If a car's oil battery engine temperature and engine lights come on and then the car slows down and dies is it the car's alternator or is it the battery?
if you can start car pull off the neg battery cable if car stalls its the altinater if it stays running it might be the battery
Why will a car battery become swollen?
Usually from being discharged in below freezing weather. The water will freeze in a dead battery, expand, & swell the battery. This won't occur with a fully charged battery.
Can you freeze a phone battery and it will wok?
A phone battery can be put into the freezer when overheated. After allowing the phone battery to cool down, remove it from the freezer let it come to room temperature, and place the battery back in the phone. Yes it will work.
What temperature does diesel freeze?
what temperature does diesel freeze at in Celsius
Temperature Effects on Hybrid Car Battery Life?
The average life expectancy on a hybrid car battery is approximately eight years. Temperature plays a role in how long the battery will last. Extreme high or low temperature will reduce the efficiency and the ability for the battery to hold charges. Extreme temperatures generally result in the Battery Condition Monitor module (BCM) is disabled in order to protect the battery. This can result in lower efficiency and lower life span of the battery.
Will ice ruin a car battery?
I would guess if a battery has a water to acid ratio high enough to freeze that it would not hold a charge well. Be sure the case did not crack.
What is the Code P1492 dodge car?
P1492 (M) Ambient/Battery Temperature Sensor Volts Too High Battery temperature sensor input above acceptable range.
