Fill battery with water

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: ram_man

about batteries my best advice is there are some that have removable caps but some have those so called caps and aren't designed to be messed with.
so the best conclusion is if you are going to pop open your battery check with the manufacturer on the proper procedure ect.

The Exide Nascar Select I have in the Expedition has removable caps. But since its operating conditions aren't extreme, I've never had the caps off and probably never will. Exide only recommends checking the levels if operated under extreme heat for extended periods (as I posted earlier in the thread) which doesn't describe the operating conditions for the truck at all

 

[ram_man]

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: ram_man

about batteries my best advice is there are some that have removable caps but some have those so called caps and aren't designed to be messed with.
so the best conclusion is if you are going to pop open your battery check with the manufacturer on the proper procedure ect.

The Exide Nascar Select I have in the Expedition has removable caps. But since its operating conditions aren't extreme, I've never had the caps off and probably never will. Exide only recommends checking the levels if operated under extreme heat for extended periods (as I posted earlier in the thread) which doesn't describe the operating conditions for the truck at all

I assume it varies based on manufacturer in some instances because my ever start has caps that can be removed but it says not to.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: ram_man
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: ram_man

about batteries my best advice is there are some that have removable caps but some have those so called caps and aren't designed to be messed with.
so the best conclusion is if you are going to pop open your battery check with the manufacturer on the proper procedure ect.

The Exide Nascar Select I have in the Expedition has removable caps. But since its operating conditions aren't extreme, I've never had the caps off and probably never will. Exide only recommends checking the levels if operated under extreme heat for extended periods (as I posted earlier in the thread) which doesn't describe the operating conditions for the truck at all

I assume it varies based on manufacturer in some instances because my ever start has caps that can be removed but it says not to.


Yes, it is DEFINITELY manufacturer dependant as to whether they recommend it or not.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: SHOZ
I use the Odysseys. They last longer than my cars.


I would consider an Oddyesy but more expensive and same warranty and I do not believe they rate all that high in Consumer Reports./

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: SHOZ
I have yet to see a sealed maintenance free battery come in a car OEM.


2013 Hyundai Elantra, GF picked it up today, no caps.

 

[KrisZ]

Here is the Panasonic that was OEM in my Mazda 3. It started cranking slowly and I replaced it just so my wife doesn't get stranded in winter.
Two cells were down to where plates were exposed. I topped it off with bottled water and will put it on a charger to see if it holds the charge. If it does, maybe I will find use for it after all.

 

[kb27]

Originally Posted By: SHOZ
I have yet to see a sealed maintenance free battery come in a car OEM.

Oem from Hyundai Elantra (Korea import)
This is Solite battery, completely sealed.

 

[gaijinnv]

Originally Posted By: KrisZ
Here is the Panasonic that was OEM in my Mazda 3. It started cranking slowly and I replaced it just so my wife doesn't get stranded in winter.
Two cells were down to where plates were exposed. I topped it off with bottled water and will put it on a charger to see if it holds the charge. If it does, maybe I will find use for it after all.


You should use distilled water, NOT bottled water.