How To Identify A Lexus Battery Leak

If, when your engine is turned on, your headlights are dim or the vehicle is hard to start, it could mean your battery is getting weak. While charging a battery is sometimes the answer, nothing lasts forever. It may be time to purchase a genuine Lexus battery for a replacement. Batteries can also experience leaks. Once again, this is a sign it's time to change your battery. Do you know how to check for a Lexus battery leak?

Should you need a new battery, you can get one through your Lexus dealer. Many models today, and back to around 2010, use the CR1616 and CR1632 Panasonic batteries. Check with your dealer to be sure.

Does Your Lexis Battery Have a Leak?

The last time you started your car, was it a bit sluggish? If so, it might be time to look at the battery. Pop your hood. If you detect – most times at the positive terminal – excess fluffy blue corrosion, you likely have a leak. This also can show up across the top of the battery case as a clear film. What's happening? Your battery’s either leaking actual battery acid or giving off acidic fumes.

Here are some quick signs to check for:

• Around the battery terminal caps, corrosion is forming
• Emanating from the sulfuric battery solution, a rotten egg smell
• Battery casing is warped or bloated
• Through a vent cap, bubbly liquid is seeping

What to Do about Your Lexus Battery Leak

First and foremost, it's not safe to drive around with a battery that's leaking. It's dangerous for the environment, the user, and the car. Get your battery changed or change it yourself, if you feel confident.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to change your Lexus battery:

• Identify the negative and positive terminals. (– and +)
• The negative terminal should be disconnected first. Use a wrench to loosen the clamp.
• Now the positive terminal can be disconnected.
• Remove the old battery. The new battery can now be put in its place. The terminals should be reconnected and tightened, first the positive terminal, then the negative terminal.
• Now you can shut the hood and turn the key in your car for your next luxurious ride.
• Make sure all electronics and devices are working properly.

Lexus Battery Maintenance Tips

Overall, depending on your area’s humidity, heat, etc., you can expect around 3 to 4 years from a car battery. Every couple of years you may want to get your battery "load tested" by a professional. This could give you a hint as to how much life you have left in that battery.

Visually check your battery every now and then.

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