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why do 70% of car owners face dead
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batteries stick around to find out the
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surprising reasons why first up the
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sneaky culprit your car's interior
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lights leaving them on overnight can
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drain the battery faster than you can
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say jumper cables these lights often
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overlooked can consume a significant
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amount of power if left on for extended
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periods always double check before
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leaving your car next Beware of the
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power hungry info tment system sure it's
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great for road trips but forgetting to
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turn it off can leave you stranded these
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systems can draw Power even when the car
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is off especially if they are left in
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standby mode make it a habit to turn
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them off completely ever use a dash cam
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for those just in case moments it might
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be recording more than just your drive
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like your battery's Last Breath dash
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cams can continue to draw Power even
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when the car is off especially if they
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have parking mode enabled and sure they
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are properly configured to avoid
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unnecessary battery drain and let's not
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forget the key fob if it's too close to
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your car it can keep communicating with
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the system slowly but surely draining
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the battery key fobs emit signals that
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can keep the car systems awake leading
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to a slow drain store them at a distance
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to prevent this now for the extreme heat
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lovers beware high temperatures can
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cause the battery fluid to evaporate
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reducing its life span and efficiency
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heat accelerates the chemical reactions
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inside the battery leading to quicker
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degradation Park and shaded areas
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whenever possible finally your good old
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friends phone chargers and other devices
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leaving them plugged in when the
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engine's off that's a recipe for battery
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disaster these devices can draw Power
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even when not in use leading to a slow
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but steady drain unplug them to preserve
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battery life so next time you Park
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remember these tips and save your
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battery the heartache regular
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maintenance and mindful habits can
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significantly extend your batter's life
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keep your Ride Alive and Kicking thanks
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