Eurovan V6-2792cc 2.8L (AES) (1998)
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Excess electrolyte MUST be extracted using a hydrometer
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Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric acid) properly! Waste electrolyte must only be disposed of in appropriate waste disposal sites. Refer to local
regulations pertaining to electrolyte disposal.
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Remove cell caps from cells with excess electrolyte.
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Extract excess electrolyte using the hydrometer until the electrolyte level is lowered to the internal level indicator (lip) or the external maximum
marking.
Battery No Load Voltage, Checking
Battery No Load Voltage, Checking
CAUTION!
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Battery cell caps must be screwed in tightly when charging, measuring voltage or performing load tests.
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The following notes and procedures must be followed to ensure correct measurements.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
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Multimeter Fluke 83 or
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Volt-Amp tester Sun VAT 40
NOTE:
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If no load voltage is to be measured with the battery installed in the vehicle, first disconnect ground strap.
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Vehicle must not be started or driven (with battery to be tested) for at least 2 hours before taking measurements.
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No loads are to be applied to the battery for at least 2 hours before taking measurements.
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Battery must not be charged for at least 2 hours before taking measurements.
With battery installed in vehicle, check battery no load voltage as follows:
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Switch off ignition.
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Disconnect battery ground strap.
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Using voltmeter, measure voltage across both battery terminals.
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No load voltage: 12.5 volts or above, battery OK.
Battery no load voltage must not be below 12.5 volts. If below 12.5 volts, recharge battery immediately.
Battery Specific Gravity, Checking
Battery Specific Gravity, Checking
WARNING!
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Before working with electrolyte, refer to Warnings and Safety Measures
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Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric acid) properly! Waste electrolyte must only be disposed of in appropriate waste disposal sites. Refer to
local regulations pertaining to electrolyte disposal.
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The following notes and procedures must be followed to ensure correct measurements.
NOTE: In order to better determine a battery's overall condition, it is recommended to perform always the electrolyte specific gravity test in conjunction
with the load test.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items