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How To Add Water To Your Car Battery

Not all batteries are maintenance-free. In fact, most car batteries are subject to water loss and need routine maintenance. When the climate gets hot, it is necessary to add water in your battery. But before anything else, always remember that battery manufacturers provide pertinent guidelines in their products. It's better to read and follow those instructions. There are batteries that have specific labels such as “do not open” or similar statements.

Here is the step-by-step procedure of adding water to your car battery properly:

• When working to your car battery, wear gloves and eye protection. A proper safety precaution is necessary.
• Remove the proper battery cap. At the top of the battery, you will find a removable vent cap that can be taken off to check water levels and replace the water.
• Check the water level in your car battery. If the water level is low, then you need to add water to it. If you have a hydrometer, you can use this to check if the electrolytes in the battery are low.
• When it comes to adding water, you should use distilled waterand not the regular tap water. There are minerals found in tap water that can alter the electrolyte levels and reduce the battery capacity.
• Fill the battery with water until it reaches the cell inspection hole. Do not put execssive amount of water because it could then mix with the battery acid. Once you are finished, put the caps back on.
  

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