How to Maintain the Car Battery Tray
Batteries can have an extended life with very little maintenance. Brackets can come loose and the battery tray can crack and deteriorate. It is important at every oil change to check battery cables and the battery tray.
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Instructions
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Turn the engine off. Unfasten the battery cables-disconnect the negative ground wire first and then the positive cable.
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Examine the battery bracket hardware and remove the battery.
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Lift the battery out of its tray at a minimum every 6 months.
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Rub any corrosion off the battery tray with a moist cloth.
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Inspect the battery tray for cracks if it is plastic.
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Determine if a coat of acid-free paint will protect the tray. If you paint the tray, allow it to dry completely before the battery is set back in place.
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Purchase a new battery tray if the damage is extensive. Vinyl trays have a long life and are available at local auto parts stores.
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Tips & Warnings
You may have to drill new holes in the metal of the hood for the new battery tray.
Do not drive a car unless the battery is in a battery tray and secured.
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toshiba
Sep 25, 2008
Battery Maintenance and User Instructions A new battery usually maintains a discharged condition with very low capacity. It is highly recommended to fully charge new battery packs before using. You can refer to the users' guide of your electronic device for charging instructions. A new battery pack needs to be circled (fully discharged and recharged) three to five times to reach its optimum performance. Rechargeable battery will undergo self-discharging when left unused for a long period of time. Thus, it should always be stored in a fully charged state and kept in a cool, dry and clean place. To maintain the optimum performance of a battery pack, it is highly recommended to circle (fully discharging and recharging) it at least once a month. It is normal if a new battery gets warm when being charged or used. However, please pay special attention if the battery pack becomes exc -
toshiba
Sep 25, 2008
Battery Maintenance and User Instructions A new battery usually maintains a discharged condition with very low capacity. It is highly recommended to fully charge new battery packs before using. You can refer to the users' guide of your electronic device for charging instructions. A new battery pack needs to be circled (fully discharged and recharged) three to five times to reach its optimum performance. Rechargeable battery will undergo self-discharging when left unused for a long period of time. Thus, it should always be stored in a fully charged state and kept in a cool, dry and clean place. To maintain the optimum performance of a battery pack, it is highly recommended to circle (fully discharging and recharging) it at least once a month. It is normal if a new battery gets warm when being charged or used. However, please pay special attention if the battery pack becomes exc
