ATV & UTV Batteries

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What you need to know about maintaining your ATV battery

For many, there is a time during the year you put your ATV away for storage for a few months. Or even let it sit inactive for a longer period of time. This can be a huge problem, as four-wheeler batteries don't respond well to inactivity.

ATV batteries that sit for longer periods of time will build up sulphation on the battery plates. The sulphation will cause your battery's run-time, performance, and life to noticeably decrease. In the more advanced stages, the battery can be difficult (or even impossible) to charge or start your ATV.

Here are some tips to ensure your battery holds up after inactivity:

Use an automatic battery charger/maintainer: These units plug into standard 120VAC outlets and provide your battery with a charge current. This will keep the battery fully charged and maintained so that sulphation never builds up. It also helps towards breaking up loose sulphation that already may be present. Automatic chargers like the BatteryMINDer by VDC or Battery Tender by Deltran are perfect for these applications. Both of these brands can maintain your batteries in ways not to prevent damage to your battery. It is always recommended if you're using a maintainer on any wet battery to make sure you monitor the water level of the battery. These chargers are fully automatic and can be left connected to your battery all the time.

Keep your ATV battery in top shape: There are many types of batteries, and the two most common types for ATVs are conventional (wet) and dry AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries. If you have a conventional battery, you'll need to keep an eye on your fluid levels and add distilled water as needed. You should also keep your terminals protected with a corrosion preventative.

Do not let your ATV battery freeze: Whenever you decide to store your ATV battery, be sure it's not exposed to extremely low temperatures. Below-freezing temperatures can leave your battery cracked. If you keep a battery maintainer connected to your battery, this keeps the molecules moving and works towards keeping the battery from freezing.

If you'd like to look a little more in-depth or see some recommendations, please check out our article on off-season maintenance. If you have any questions about four-wheeler battery maintenance and would like to speak with one of our battery specialists, please give us a call at 1-800-405-2121.