BIG ONE HERE: 80 posts regarding batteries and adding water and eye and facial safety hasn't been mentioned.
Opening cells, slamming push caps back down onto possibly overfilled cells or just jostling a battery over to your bench (whatever) can cause splashing. Lecture over
BIG REALIZATION: Snagglefoot played the main character in the hit Canadian TV series, "The Battery Inspector".
I knew I recognized his thoroughness.
REAL OCCURRANCE: The PO of my sister's 1984 Toyota Pickup (not a Hilux-that name started here in 1986) only checked 3 of the battery's 6 cells as a hold-down interfered with removing one of the 2 covers. Those neglected cells took over 12 ounces (>360ml) of water.
I told Sis, "When this battery shows any deficiency or fault....it's over".
ANOTHER REAL OCCURRANCE: The battery in my 1972 Toyota Corolla de Luxe broke free during a sweeping turn and the fan chewed off a corner, throwing a spray of acid into the air. It irritated my nose, eyes and throat quite a bit.
If you have an older vehicle, check your hold-down hardware.
Opening cells, slamming push caps back down onto possibly overfilled cells or just jostling a battery over to your bench (whatever) can cause splashing. Lecture over
BIG REALIZATION: Snagglefoot played the main character in the hit Canadian TV series, "The Battery Inspector".
I knew I recognized his thoroughness.
REAL OCCURRANCE: The PO of my sister's 1984 Toyota Pickup (not a Hilux-that name started here in 1986) only checked 3 of the battery's 6 cells as a hold-down interfered with removing one of the 2 covers. Those neglected cells took over 12 ounces (>360ml) of water.
I told Sis, "When this battery shows any deficiency or fault....it's over".
ANOTHER REAL OCCURRANCE: The battery in my 1972 Toyota Corolla de Luxe broke free during a sweeping turn and the fan chewed off a corner, throwing a spray of acid into the air. It irritated my nose, eyes and throat quite a bit.
If you have an older vehicle, check your hold-down hardware.
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