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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 520 / 539

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Si la batería de nuestro vehículo es de las denominadas "sin mantenimiento" deberemos...

If our vehicle's battery is of the so-called "maintenance-free" type, we must...

  • ARellenarla periódicamente con agua destilada.Top it up regularly with distilled water.
  • BSustituirla cada año aunque funcione bien.Replace it every year even if it works well.
  • CComprobar que los bornes estén limpios y bien apretados.Check that the terminals are clean and tight.
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  • CComprobar que los bornes estén limpios y bien apretados.Check that the terminals are clean and tight.
Explanation

With a so-called "maintenance-free" battery, we do not need to worry about the electrolyte, that is, the mixture of distilled water and sulphuric acid. We only need to check that the terminals are fixed tightly, clean and covered with grease.

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