BMW Car Battery Replacement

Sure, your powerful BMW engine is what makes your sedan or SUV travel around Annapolis, Highland Beach, and Hillsmere Shores, MD, but without a battery your car won’t even start! That’s why staying on top of your battery’s health is important. However, there comes a time in every driver’s life where you need your battery replaced.

Luckily for you, we here at BMW of Annapolis have put together this BMW car battery replacement reference guide. In this, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about car batteries. Ready to get started? Keep reading!

Car Batteries 101

Just like your TV remote, cellphone, and almost everything else, your BMW vehicle needs a battery to start. That’s because your battery is responsible for creating the energy for electrical components for your BMW, which includes the starter. As the name suggests, the starter is what’s responsible for making your engine go.

Without a healthy battery, simply said, your BMW won’t start.

So, how long do batteries last, you’re wondering? Typically, they last somewhere between three and five years. You can always check the age of your battery by referring to the four- or five-digit code printed on the cover of your battery case. By looking at the first two components, you’ll know how old your battery is.

The first component is a letter that will correspond with the month, while the number next to it will let you know the year in which it was manufactured.

For example, if the first two digits of your code read C8, that means your battery was manufactured in March of 2018. However, if your code is J9, that means your battery was manufactured in September of 2019. In this case, the J would represent September since I is skipped, as it can often be mixed up with a 1.

Signs It’s Time for a BMW Car Battery Replacement

While only the expertise of a trained service expert can determine whether or not you need your battery replaced, there are some signs you may notice that could indicate it’s time for a new battery. Some of these signs include:

• Slow start, meaning you turn the key but it makes a sluggish sound before starting
• Dashboard lights are illuminated, but your car won’t start
• Increased need in jump starts
• Corrosion or film on typically found on the positive battery terminal

If you notice any of these signs, make sure you set up an appointment with your trusted automotive service provider sooner rather than later as you don’t want to end up stuck somewhere without a battery!

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