Re: battery testing
- From: Bruce L. Bergman <blPYTHONbergman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:05:32 GMT
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 17:45:55 -0500, Rob wrote:
>I chose to replace the battery regardless whether it or the starter
>was the problem because it was rated a 24 month battery whose age was
>about 22 months old and we are getting into winter months now. If I'm
>wrong, I'll probably end up replacing the starter but I don't regret
>replacing the battery.
Now put it on the calendar to top off the battery with distilled
water every four to six months, and you'll get some extra life out of
this battery before you get the first 'slow crank' warning. You might
have to slit the top sticker on the battery and/or pry out the cell
top caps with a small screwdriver, but you /can/ get in.
(Wear gloves and splash goggles, of course, and have lots of baking
soda and fresh running water readily available. Because car batteries
go BOOM! in your face on rare occasions, and most people consider two
working eyeballs as an important part of their life....)
"Maintenance Free" is just one of those lies that makes a 24-month
battery only last 24 months. They use less water, but not zero.
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