Battery Inspection; Electrolyte Level; Specific Gravity; Battery Recharging - Mazda 626 MX-6 Workshop Manual

Indicator
Upper line
Lower line
Specufuc gravity of
Temperature [°C(°F)]
-40 (-40)
-3 0 (-22)
-2 0 ( - 4)
-10 (14)
0 (32)
10 (50)
20 (68)
30 (86)
40 (104)
50 (122)
60 (140)
Charged rate: 100%
BATTERY
INSPECTION
Terminal and Cable
1. Check the tightness of the terminals to ensure good
electrical connections. Clean the terminals and coat
them with grease after tightening the terminal.
2. Inspect for corroded or frayed battery cables.
3. Check the rubber protector on the positive termi­
nal for proper coverage.

Electrolyte Level

1. Check whether or not the electrolyte level lies be­
53G05X-005 tween the " UPPER LEVEL" and the " LOWER
LEVEL" lines.
2. If low, add distilled water by the " UPPER LEVEL" .
electrolyte
Do not overfill.
1.322
1.315

Specific Gravity

1.308
1. Measure the specific gravity with a hydro­
1.301
1.294 meter.
1.287
2. If the specific gravity reading is less than specified,
1.280
recharge the battery.
1.273
1.266
1.259
1.252
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RECHARGE

1. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
2. Remove all the vent caps.
3. Charge battery.
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Slow charge (A)
Under 5
BATTERY 5
Quick charge (A)
Max. 20
5 - 5