Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
Battery: Testing and Inspection
BATTERY
1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
Maintenance-Free Battery:
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled water if possible). Check the charging system.
Except Maintenance-Free Battery:
If under the lower level, add distilled water.
2. Except Maintenance-Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity:
At 20° C (68° F): 1.25 - 1.29
If the specific gravity is less than specification, charge the battery.
3. Maintenance-Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
a. After having driven the vehicle and in the case that 20 minutes have not passed after having stopped the engine, turn the ignition switch ON
and turn ON the electrical system (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.) for 60 seconds to remove the surface charge.
b. Turn the ignition switch OFF and turn OFF the electrical systems.
