Before the Chuseok Holiday Drive, Check Your Car Battery First: Hankook & Company’s Guide to Long-Distance Travel Prep
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Hankook & Company provided guidance on how to check and maintain vehicle batteries ahead of long-distance Chuseok holiday travel.
It said that longer use of electrical components and traffic congestion could increase battery use, so drivers should check battery condition and signs of starting or headlight problems before departure.
When replacing a battery, drivers should choose a product suited to the model, model year, and whether ISG is installed, and it also introduced a service for finding the right battery by vehicle number.
Hankook & Company provided guidance on how to check and maintain vehicle batteries for drivers planning long-distance trips during the Chuseok holiday. The guidance covers battery checks before leaving for Chuseok hometown trips and maintenance tips for long-distance driving.
Hankook & Company said that long-distance travel and traffic congestion may continue during the Chuseok holiday, and that drivers should check battery condition before departure, assuming increased use of electrical components such as air conditioning systems and navigation devices. It added that vehicles with batteries that have been in use for a long time, in particular, need a condition check before leaving.
It also said that a battery check is needed if there are any abnormalities in starting the vehicle or operating electrical components as usual. Hankook & Company recommended checking the battery when starting response is delayed or headlight brightness decreases.
A slower-than-usual engine start or weaker starter motor rotation were presented as warning signs that may indicate deteriorating battery performance. If headlight brightness is unstable, it recommended checking the vehicle's electrical system, including the battery, to identify the cause.
The performance of an automotive battery can vary depending on its period of use, driving environment, and the amount of use by electrical components. Accordingly, battery inspections should include a review of installation and replacement history, and when the battery has been used for a long time or shows signs of trouble, it is recommended to have it inspected by a repair shop. The inspection items cited were charge status and starting performance.
After parking, drivers should check whether unnecessary electrical devices such as interior lights are on. Using electrical components for long periods while the engine is off can drain the battery, and battery depletion can later lead to starting problems.
Hankook & Company said that checking the battery's starting performance and the operating status of electrical components before departure can be helpful. Such advance checks can reduce the risk of battery drain and starting failure on the way to and from hometowns.
When replacing a battery, drivers should choose a product that matches the vehicle's specifications, including the model, model year, and whether an ISG (idle stop-and-go) system is installed. Even within the same model, the required battery can differ depending on detailed specifications, so it is important to check both the vehicle manufacturer's recommended standards and the battery already installed in the vehicle.
Hankook & Company said it is directing users to several of its channels where they can find the right battery using a vehicle number. On the official website for "Hankook Battery," it operates a "Find a Battery by Vehicle Number" service that lets users enter a vehicle number to check products tailored to the model and model year. Hankook & Company also said that users can search for suitable batteries based on a vehicle number on T'Station.com, the online platform of T'Station, the group's total automotive service specialist.
Source: TECHWORLD · Lee Gwang-jae
Original: https://www.epnc.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=407073
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