2 | Product competence Batteries The most common causes of truck breakdowns Tyres Electrics Engine Brakes Fuels and additives Running gear Bodywork Drive train Services Cooling units 5.6 3.3 2.1 1.9 1.6 0.3 0.1 35.9 25.5 23.7 Source: ADAC TruckService, Assessment of the 1st six months of 2013 As at: September 2013 Damage to batteries: less than 1% of problems are manufacturing faults In over 90% of all battery failures, a charge deficiency is found to be the fault. In over 60% of all faulty batteries, misuse has led to irreparable damage. By far the most frequent cause is deep discharge. Deep discharge means that the whole capacity has been lost, which may lead to permanent damage and the inability to recharge the battery, depending on the time out of service. Deep discharge with penetrating crystallization Deep discharge Charging faults In good order Other Manufacturing faults Spent Deep discharge with resulting corrosion / overloading 0.3% each 5.7 1.7 0.7 0.7 0.3 32.4 29.3 28.6 EUROPART Good to know EUROPART – Europe's No. 1 for truck, trailer, van and bus spare parts.
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