How Much is a Car Replacement Battery?

More than any other factor, time is most likely to end the life of your car battery. If you’ve started to notice signs of a weak battery, it’s time to start thinking about car battery replacement service. You can expect a car battery replacement cost of between $75 and $200, but knowing when to replace your car battery will help you to avoid any additional costs that could result from an unexpectedly dead battery while you’re out and about in Omaha. Get the details you need in this guide from Sid Dillon Nissan!

When to Replace Your Car Battery

You definitely don’t want to leave car battery replacement service until you can’t start your car in the morning or you’re stranded far from Beatrice with a dead battery. You can determine when to replace a car battery by watching out for these signs of low battery power:

• Slow-cranking engine or sluggish starts
• Low fluid levels in the battery
• Fluid leaking from the battery
• A swollen or bloated battery case
• A lit “Check Battery” dash light

How to Lengthen Battery Lifespan

It’s probably not easy to find time in your busy schedule for battery replacement service, but there are steps you can take to get more out of your car battery. You can extend the life of your battery by:

• Using your car less often for short trips.
• Regularly checking that the battery is tightly fastened under the battery hold-down clamps.
• Not using the headlights or interior lights when the engine is off.
• Regularly checking for and removing corrosion on the outside of the battery. 
• Parking in the shade when possible to avoid battery overheating. 
• Checking (on a monthly basis) that the battery voltage is around 12.7 volts or above.
• Not letting your car sit idle for long periods.

Schedule Car Battery Replacement Service Online

If you’re not comfortable removing a car battery on your own, we’re happy to take care of it for you! Schedule service with our online form, and then stop by our service center in Lincoln to have your battery tested or replaced today. 

Looking for a lower car battery replacement cost in Kearny area? Check out our current service specialsto save big at your next appointment! If you have any questions about car battery replacement service or other recommended maintenance for your vehicle, please feel free to contact our service center directly.