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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS
8 Check for corrosion on terminals and dirt or acid on the case top.
9 Clean the battery casing top using cotton cloth. Wipe off any acid spillage
Perform battery leakage test multimeter in low DC volt range. Connect the multimeter negative to negative
post of battery. Touch the positive probe on battery casing top, sides of battery and move across it. If any
voltage is measured, current is leaking out of the battery.
10 Replace the battery if needed.
11 Mix 1 cup (240 mL) of water with 1 teaspoon (4.6 g) of baking soda .
12 Apply a solution of baking soda and water. This acts as a base to neutralise the acid.
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CITS : Automotive - Mechanic Diesel - Exercise 8.4
