veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted January 24, 2006 Ok, si it was suggested I top up my battery acid becaus emy battery keeps going flat :roll: , and I got some stuff here for it: How do I do it? How much to put in? How do I know enough is enough? Fank yoo :geek: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted January 24, 2006 Ok, si it was suggested I top up my battery acid becaus emy battery keeps going flat :roll: , and I got some stuff here for it: How do I do it? How much to put in? How do I know enough is enough? Fank yoo :geek: Most batteries are sealed for life these days??? All you need on one you can top up is enough distilled water to cover the tops of the plates inside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 24, 2006 Yeah, you can still fix most of them tho as they have the round things to undo, also make sure these are vented with small holes so you don't boil them whilst charging if you have overtopped it slighly... If one chamber is low on fluid then have a go but batteries are cheap now so a new one is a good investment providing you have ruled out the car draining it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted January 24, 2006 No idea what is draining it actually. How do I know how much to put in though? There's 6 thingys I can unscrew at the top... Meh, If it don't work hopefully I might have some dollars left after the car gets fixed tmoz so I can get a new one.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 24, 2006 How do I know how much to put in though? Just look at the others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve @ 0 Posted January 24, 2006 Just fill each cell until the plate is just submerged. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Neil- 0 Posted January 24, 2006 Id look more into why your batery keep draining as aposed to filling your current one up, otherwise the problem might carry on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted January 24, 2006 Generally the fluid levels dropping in a battery is a sign of over-charging, where the fluid is literally boiled away. If this hasn't happened as a result of charging on the bench then you may find your alternator regulation is at fault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darren 0 Posted January 25, 2006 .............or the acid is leaving the battery via the breather when you throw it round corners.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veeDuB_Rado 0 Posted January 25, 2006 I filled it up to the right level I think yesterday and I really had trouble with it this morning. Car's being fixed in the garage at the moment and I've asked the bloke if he can see if I need a new battery or not. Thanks for the help guys :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.Rich. 0 Posted January 25, 2006 so what was wrong with your rado 16v? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
