Most Common Causes of Premature Battery Failures
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- Failure to maintain proper state of charge.
- Loss of electrolyte due to overcharging or excessive heat.
- Deep discharging (Leaving lights on or other parasitic draws).
- Undercharging of battery.
- Vibration (Loose battery hold down clamp).
- Using tap water (instead of distilled water).
- Corrosion.
- Freezing.