Why is My Car Battery Leaking?

Battery Leaking

Your vehicle’s battery is critical for getting you on your way to take on your commute from Omaha to Beatrice. If you spot your car battery leaking acid, you’ll want to quickly run through our checklist of potential causes. Keep in mind that a car battery leaking is hazardous, so make your way to our Lincoln service center right away for care. Learn more about why your car battery might be leaking acid and explore other tips below.

What Can Cause a Battery Acid Leak?

A car battery leaking may be set off by a handful of different issues. Whether you’ve been involved in an accident or your battery has simply worn out over time, you’ll need to have your battery removed and disposed of quickly. Along with aging or damage, sometimes cold weather can cause battery leaking to occur. When your battery is subjected to extremely cold temperatures, it may freeze and expand. When this happens, the pressure leads to car battery acid leaking. Keep an eye out for the following warning signs of a car battery leak:

  • Crack in the battery
  • The cell caps aren’t sealed properly
  • The battery is warped
  • The battery is damaged

If you spot any of these red flags, do not make contact with your leaking battery. Bring your vehicle to our Lincoln service center straight away. 

How Do I Dispose of a Bad Battery?

If your car battery is leaking, your priority should be to keep away from the leaking fluids. Most likely, these liquids are the car battery leaking acid and not the water from the mixture. Once you spot a leak, contact the service center that replaced your battery and have them dispose of the damaged battery on your behalf. If you can’t return the battery to the service center, contact your local recycling center for proper disposal.

Why You Shouldn’t Throw a Dead Car Battery in the Trash

Dead batteries need to be disposed of properly, whether they’re household AAA batteries or the battery from your car. Automotive batteries contain hazardous materials like lead and acid that can be harmful to the environment. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared lead-acid batteries to be hazardous waste in 1985. So, you can incur a heavy fine if you intentionally throw car batteries away in the standard trash.

Get a Car Battery Replacement at Sid Dillon Nissan

If you’re dealing with a leaky battery, don’t attempt to handle this issue on your own. Instead, turn to the pros at Sid Dillon Nissan for reliable care. We can service your vehicle and get you back on the Kearny streets in no time. From handling major repairs to helping you compare conventional vs. synthetic oil, we’ve got you covered on all things car care!



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