There are two types of batteries that cars run on: wet cell and dry cell. The wet cell uses water, while the dry cell uses paste. For cars that use wet cells, you will need to know how to check and replace the fluid.
Mahalo mechanic expert Desmond Bryant teaches you how to check your car battery's fluid level.
Open the Cap
Open the cap of the battery and you'll find exposed cells. Inside these cells you will be able to see where the water level reaches.
The Battery Cap and Cells
Fill the Cells
Fill these cells with distilled water up to the lowest designated line. If you overfill, acid will get all over the battery and engine.
Water Level
Voila!
Replace the cap and you're ready to go!
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Course Introduction 0:00
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Part 1: Tools of the Trade 0:00
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Part 2: Motor Oil 0:00
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Part 3: Car Batteries 0:00
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Part 4: Windshield 0:00
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Part 5: Fluids 2:25
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Part 6: Washing 0:00
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How to Wash a Car 0:00
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How to Detail a Car 0:00
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How to Wax a Car 0:00
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How To Polish A Car 0:00
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How to Clean Car Tires 0:00
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Part 7: Tires 0:00
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How to Check Tires 0:00
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How to Rotate Tires 0:00
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How to Change a Flat Tire 0:00
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Car Wheels 0:00
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Cheap Tires 0:00
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Part 8: Car Safety 0:00
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Car Safety 0:00
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How to Deal With Auto Emergencies 0:00
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Impaired Driving 0:00
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How to Find a DUI Lawyer 0:00
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Seat Belts 0:00
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What's a Dry Cell?
A dry cell battery has a rod called a cathode at its center, generally made of metal or graphite. This cathode is surrounded by a low-moisture electrolyte paste. The cathode and paste are wrapped in paper or cardboard (known as a cell) before being sealed into a metal cylinder called an anode. The anode is made of zinc or alkaline with two terminals - positive and negative. When a device is connected to the terminals, a chemical reaction occurs between the cathode and the paste to produce about 1.5 volts of electricity. The more cells, the more voltage that will be produced.
A, C, 9-volt and watch batteries are all dry cell batteries.http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-dry-cell-battery.htm
