Cold air hits winter maintenance to escort the battery to keep warm

The cold winter has officially arrived. Our car should also pay attention to the maintenance after entering the winter. Special care for the battery is quite necessary. Here’s a DIY method for battery maintenance.

The battery is most afraid of low temperature, and the battery capacity in low temperature environment is much lower than that at normal temperature. Therefore, the electrolyte level should be checked before the cold season. If necessary, the electrolyte of the battery should be supplemented, the specific gravity of the electrolyte should be adjusted, and the storage status should be checked, and charged if necessary.

Appropriate use also requires careful maintenance. The maintenance of the battery is actually not complicated. You can do it yourself.

Hands-on practice

Step 1: Wipe the outside of the battery with a damp cloth to remove dust, oil, white powder, etc. Wipe up the leaking dirt. Scrub the stigma of the battery frequently, not only will the white acid-etched powder not accumulate on it, but the battery life will be longer than expected.

Step 2: Open the water cap of the battery to see if the water level is in a normal position. Generally, there will be upper and lower limit markings on the side of the battery for your reference. If it is found that the water level is lower than the lower mark, distilled water must be added, and the water should not be added too much. The standard is the middle of the upper and lower marks is the most suitable.