ALLDATA DIY - Detailed Information For Your Particular Car
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Battery Smell Test - An Automotive Test in which the smell of the battery is used as a an indicator of problems with the battery.
NOTE: Automobile batteries can sometimes explode and blow sulphuric acid onto anything that is nearby. If the battery feels hot to the touch or smells like sulphur (rotten eggs), do not run the engine, and do seek professional automotive help, unless you are confident you can handle the situation yourself. The main thing is don't create a spark, which could ignite the sulphuric acid vapors and cause an explosion. Beware! It is best to wear protective goggles, wear gloves, and have baking soda and water nearby to neutralize the acid, if needed. The next step, after the battery has cooled off, is to disconnect the negative battery terminal first, then the positive terminal. Then remove the battery. Clean up the area, if needed. Replace the old battery with a new one. Then, you need to find out what went wrong with the old battery. Sometimes the cause of the problem is "electrical system overcharging." Usually this means you need to replace the alternator. If you merely replace the battery without fixing whatever caused it to go bad, the new one will go bad, too.- Rev. Bill McGinnis
For a description of the actual test, please click HERE!
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