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AtlasBX "Car batteries must be replaced every 3 years or 50,000 km"

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] As heatwave warnings continue nationwide, drivers need to pay extra attention to safe driving during the summer season.

For vehicle batteries, continuous management is necessary as the number of electrical accessories installed has increased, including basic electric products such as large-screen navigation systems, power and heated seats, as well as additional electronic devices like black boxes and various digital device charging ports.

Accordingly, the battery brand ‘ATLASBX’ from Korea & Company Co., Ltd. has proposed vehicle battery management methods for proper vehicle maintenance and care.

Vehicle Lead-Acid Batteries Are Sensitive to External Environment and Temperature

All internal combustion engine vehicles are equipped with lead-acid batteries that supply power to the starter and electrical components. Vehicle lead-acid batteries are generally rechargeable and are recommended to be replaced within 3 years or every 50,000 km of driving.

Vehicle lead-acid batteries generate electricity through chemical reactions inside the battery. Therefore, abnormal chemical reactions inside the battery can occur due to external temperature fluctuations in summer or winter, which may reduce the battery’s output and degrade its performance.

If such conditions persist, the battery is prone to discharge and its lifespan shortens. Therefore, during summer, it is advisable to use indoor parking lots where the external temperature is consistently maintained, and if that is not possible, parking in shaded areas is recommended.

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Continuous Management Is Necessary to Maintain Vehicle Battery Performance

Using the vehicle’s electrical devices while the engine is off naturally shortens the battery’s lifespan. If the engine is turned off while using power-consuming devices, the battery remains partially charged, which can reduce its lifespan.

Therefore, it is recommended to turn off electrical devices about 5 minutes before reaching the destination, drive at low speed, and then idle the engine for 1 to 2 minutes after arrival to prevent battery discharge.

Along with this, it is good practice to regularly check the battery voltage to ensure it is performing properly. The rated charging voltage of a vehicle battery is approximately 13.6 to 14.2V when the engine is running.

If, after some driving to charge the battery, the voltage measured when turning off the engine and then restarting the starter motor is close to 9.5V, the battery’s lifespan is nearly over, and replacement should be considered.

Battery voltage can be easily measured at a service center, and some vehicles are equipped with a battery voltage meter inside. Additionally, many recently released car batteries have indicators that allow drivers to check the battery status by opening the hood. Green indicates normal, black means charging or replacement is needed, and white signals urgent replacement.

Along with basic battery maintenance, it is important to select a replacement vehicle battery optimized for your specific vehicle.

ATLASBX’s vehicle batteries are designed to provide adequate output and lifespan suitable for various vehicle types such as passenger cars, trucks, buses, and taxis. They emphasize that advanced battery technology is applied to deliver stable and satisfactory performance even under demanding conditions.

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