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10 Warning Signs Your Car Battery is Dying: What Should You Look for?

What Are the Warning Signs of a Dying Battery? 

The engine is the heart of your car. It helps convert heat energy generated by gasoline into motion so that the car can move. These are the things everyone knows. Right? But do you know what are the warning signs of a dying battery? In this Motors Northwest blog post, we’ve put together the top warning signs that will help drivers identify if they need an engine replacement. 

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Top Warning Signs Your Car Battery is Dying

  1. Headlights are dimmer than usual 
  2. Clicking sound when turning the key 
  3. Slow engine crank 
  4. Pressing the gas pedal to start 
  5. Battery struggles to combat seasonal challenges 
  6. Experiencing electrical components 
  7. Battery terminals are corroded, or wires are loose 
  8. Bulging battery case 
  9. Battery smells like rotten eggs 
  10. Older battery 
A car mechanic is checking the battery in a repair shop

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