Question 5398
What must be checked on a battery that requires maintenance before a long trip?
- The inflation pressure.
- The fluid level in the cells.
- The water level in the tank.
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Correct answer: The fluid level in the cells.
With a battery that has removable caps, remove the caps and check the fluid level in each cell before a long trip. It must be about 1 cm above the plates. If it is low, add only distilled water, never acid. In the image, the caps have been removed, and a flashlight illuminates the inside of the cells.