Battery Care Tips

Battery Care Tips

Battery is an important component in the vehicle that has the following functions:

• As a means of electric current provider for the engine starter, lighting, and electrical car accessories, such as tape, alarms, etc.

• Stabilize the voltage and the back-up vehicle alternator if it is not able to meet the necessary electrical overload in the vehicle.

•  In the latest vehicle, the battery serves as a source of electric current required by the course of operational computer system (ECU) car, meaning that if the supply of electricity from the battery is disconnected, the system in the car can not function.

Type of battery

Type of battery can be determined by the content of lead (Pb) and calcium (Ca) in it. There are several types of batteries on the market, namely:

• Conventional or premium. This type of battery requires maintenance (additional battery water) at regular intervals. Positive and negative plate using PBSB and PBSB content.

•  Hybrid (low maintenance). This type of battery, lower maintenance, when compared to conventional batteries because of water evaporation rate and the rate of loss of electrical load is very low. Positive and negative plate using PBSB content and Pbca. Toyota vehicle generally uses this type of battery.

• Maintenance free. MF battery does not require treatment because the rate of evaporation of water and the rate of loss of electrical load is very low. Positive and negative plate uses Pbca and Pbca content.

 Battery care tips

1. Turn off electrical components when the engine died.

Finished driving, turn off electrical components before turning off the engine, so that the electric charge on the battery is not reduced, and by the time revived battery load is able to meet the needs of the starter system.

2. Heat the vehicle engine.

Vehicles that are rarely used can shorten the life of the battery. For vehicles that are rarely used should be routinely to heat the machine, or can also disconnect the negative battery terminal.

3. Check the battery water level.

Surface water storage battery must be maintained between the upper limit and lower limit, therefore, should be checked regularly at least once a month. If water is in the lower limit of the battery, while the battery is continuously used, can cause damage to the battery. Charging that passes the upper limit (exaggeration), the water may overflow and damage the vehicle. To add battery water that has been reduced, use ordinary water, do not use water zuur, because zuur only be used for a new battery that has not been used. (Note: normal battery water = pure water / distilled water; accu zuur = mixture of pure water and sulfuric acid H2SO4).

4. Check the battery terminals.

Lax conditions and corrosion on the battery terminals can cause the flow of electric current is not perfect, it can cause an explosion due to sparks at the battery on the connected part. If loose terminal connections, strengthened. but if the battery terminals are dirty or corroded it must be cleaned with a wire brush.

5. Check the battery fastener.

Make sure the battery is firmly attached or not shifted in position when the car is running. a battery that is often shaken, the battery life is so much shorter. But if tied too tightly will also cause physical damage (cracked / split) on the battery body itself.

6. Check if there is a leak in the battery.

Be careful in areas that leak from the battery body, immediately dry it, and clean the area, and reinforced the plug on the battery cover. If there is a leak in the battery body, immediately replace the battery with a new one.

7. Check the battery weight.

If the battery has been recharged, check the battery specific gravity using a hydrometer (commonly found in the garage). If weighing below the size of the battery. Then replace it with a new battery.

8. Installation and Release of battery

To pair the battery, make sure there are no foreign objects around the battery holder. Connect the positive cable to the positive terminal of the battery, tighten the bolt then ties the negative cable to the negative terminal. To disconnect the battery first turn off the instrument that is electrically charged and must be ascertained in a state vehicle engine off. At the time of releasing the cable. disconnect the negative cable first, then positive.

To ensure the condition of your battery, always do regular service at authorized workshops Toyota. Toyota workshop will take care and check the battery with a battery tester carefully with sophisticated equipment.

If your battery is worn, replace it with TGB (Toyota Genuine Battery), battery specifically manufactured for Toyota vehicles.