In millions of vehicles, lead-acid batteries start people on billions of journeys every day. Yet as car engines become more complex and the technology of automotive batteries advances, motorists seem to be confused about the batteries under their hoods.
The auto battery, made of lead, plastic and electrolyte - a dilute solution of sulfuric acid and water - is designed to deliver a short burst of high power to start the vehicle's engine.
Should motorists pry off the battery caps, check the electrolyte level and add water?
And what does the term "Maintenance Free" in a MF BATTERY really mean?
Battery Council International (BCI), states that: Maintenance Free batteries are those that are completely sealed, without caps and where motorists need not check or top up the electrolyte levels.
In short Maintenance Free batteries are "FIT IT AND FORGET IT"
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