A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
Battery: Testing and Inspection
Specific Gravity In All Cells, Checking
Specific Gravity In All Cells, Checking
WARNING!
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Always observe accident prevention precautions when working with battery acid. Appropriate protective clothing must be worn at all
times.
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Always observe all regulations regarding disposal of batteries and battery acid when disposing of battery.
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Be sure to observe the following notes, or else a proper test cannot be guaranteed.
The specific gravity test, in combination with the battery load test, provides precise information about the condition of the battery.
Special tools and equipment
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Commercially available hydrometer
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Cleaning rags
NOTE:
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A battery temperature of at least 10 °C is required to check the specific gravity
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The specific gravity can be checked directly after the battery is charged
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Unscrew all battery caps (battery cell plugs).