Owning a Yamaha recreational vehicle or EZGO golf car is awesome. Cruising Columbus, Ohio, patrolling Cincinnati, Ohio, and exploring all of Northeast Ohio in street legal versions can make for good times! During off times when they’re parked, battery maintenance ensures they roll on cue. The team at Lake Erie Golf Cars near Cleveland, Ohio wants everyone’s riding season to start off right. So they’re sharing care tips for sport vehicle and golf car batteries. And on the first day of summer, they’re offering 20 percent off of Yamaha and EZGO parts orders over $200!
Many people are unaware of the importance of maintaining sport vehicle and golf car batteries during off seasons. But year-round care makes seasonal enjoyment possible. As some people are finding out while getting ready for summer, battery charges below a certain percentage point cannot be read by the charger. And that means the vehicle cannot run.
The experts at Lake Erie Golf Cars near Cleveland recommend starting parked vehicles – including those in storage – at least once a month. This pivotal part of the battery maintenance regimen allows recreational vehicle and golf car batteries to cycle charge. Charging makes keeps percentage points in the safe zone which in turn keeps your alternate ride powered to start.
An interesting tidbit from the Lake Erie Golf Cars’ crew is that Yamaha and EZGO golf car batteries seem to attract dust, dirt, and grime. Battery maintenance keeps them clean. And we’re not talking about wiping your battery off and walking away. It’s important to clean the battery terminals and inside the cable clamps to insure proper connection. This also helps owners in and around Columbus and Cincinnati spot trouble signs and avoid problems associated with grime. Once reconnected a thin coat of battery protectant will prevent corrosion that could damage your Yamaha and EZGO parts.
Flooded batteries in recreational vehicles and golf cars are of a different variety. They need water at the right time and in the right amount to preserve battery performance and longevity. Per the professionals at Lake Erie Golf Cars near Cleveland, make sure there is enough water in your vehicle to cover the plates. Then fully charge the battery before adding more water.
A few standout aspects of battery maintenance include:
- Do not let the plates get exposed to air or they will suffer damage and corrosion.
- Do not fill the water level in the filling well to the cap or your battery acid may overflow.
- Do not use water with a high mineral content but rather distilled or deionized water only.
Applying these battery maintenance tips from the team at Lake Erie Golf Cars will keep your recreational vehicle and golf car batteries intact. And that keeps convenience and fun at your fingertips in Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; and beyond! Yamaha and EZGO parts and accessories are equally accessible online at www.lakeeriegolfcars.net or by phone at 216.763.2343. And should you prefer to make your purchases in person and possibly get more care advice, feel free to visit Lake Erie Golf Cars near Cleveland, Ohio. Shop for your alternate ride’s parts on the first day of summer – June 21 – and save 20 percent on purchases over $200!
Lake Erie Golf Cars
26565 Miles Road Suite 200
Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128
216.763.2343