Checking Acid/Water Battery Level….

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MichaelPawelek
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Checking Acid/Water Battery Level….

Post by MichaelPawelek » Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:25 pm

When using a battery maintainer for storage in the Model T how often does one need to check the acid/water level since it is on the maintenance regime?

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Re: Checking Acid/Water Battery Level….

Post by RajoRacer » Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:54 pm

I check mine monthly.


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Re: Checking Acid/Water Battery Level….

Post by TXGOAT2 » Mon Sep 27, 2021 10:11 am

Modern-type batteries should not need water added under any ordinary circumstance. An exception would be a Model T with a stock generator and cut out in use. A battery on a good maintainer should not need water added. If for any reason you do add water in cold weather, it is advisable to charge the battery by running the car or connecting a charger capable of applying several amps for a couple of hours to mix the electrolyte and prevent freezing. FWIW, I used the original battery in a 2005 Toyota pickup for 11 years. During that time, I never added any water.

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