How to fix a dead car battery, even if it's a weak one.
If your car battery is more than two years old, it may not hold its charge like it used to.There is a finite lifespan for car batteries.According to batterystuff.com, only 30 percent of batteries sold today last a full four years because of the increased energy requirements of today's cars.It is possible to restore most of your car's battery performance for a fraction of the cost of a new one.
If your car battery is more than two years old, it may not hold its charge like it used to.There is a finite lifespan for car batteries.According to batterystuff.com, only 30 percent of batteries sold today last a full four years because of the increased energy requirements of today's cars.It is possible to restore most of your car's battery performance for a fraction of the cost of a new one.
The ignition needs to be turned off.Safety glasses and rubber gloves are needed to protect against acid burn.If you want to work on the battery, you need to remove the cables.
If the battery is a serviceable type, remove the plastic cell caps.If the cells are sealed, drill a hole in the plastic for each cell.You can see where to drill by looking at the shadow marks on the six cells.
A quart of water can be microwaved to around 150 degrees.Let it cool a little first if you overshot it.Since tap water may contain minerals that coat the battery plates, don't use it.
Through the six holes, pour the salt solution into the battery.They should be filled up to the levels.
If you want to fully charge the battery, you should use a three-step charger.It's important that they're included since charging the battery alone can leave it only 90 percent charged.Sulphur deposition on metal is the process that causes 80 percent of battery weakness in the first place, according to batterystuff.com.It's possible to get a three-step charger for around $40.
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