Summer Heat & Your Volvo Battery: Signs of Weakness and Preventative Tips

How Summer Heat Impacts Your Volvo Battery
As temperatures soar in Connecticut, your Volvo’s battery faces unique challenges. Many drivers associate battery problems with winter, but summer heat can be even more damaging. High temperatures accelerate battery fluid evaporation, degrade internal components, and increase the risk of failure—especially if your Volvo vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight or frequent short trips.