I have a Sears Die-Hard, which says it is maintenance free. Is it correct that I never have to add fluid?
2006-10-29 05:54:27 · 9 answers · asked by Maldives 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The battery is not sealed. There are two rectangular covers, each over three holes for water.
2006-10-29 06:08:16 · update #1
there is no such thing as a maintenance free battery, they may claim this and seal the battery from the end user but all batteries used in the 12/24/36 volt industry will loose water over time and it needs to be added. if you have the two covers, remove them and look to see, if you cant remove them next time you need a battery, buy one that you can. is there anything in this world that is actually maintenance free ????
2006-10-29 07:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are maintenance free lead acid batteries. Optima and some others are Absorbent Glass Mat batteries, they use a jelled electrolyte in a mat sandwiched between the plates which are then rolled up into a spiral.
2006-10-29 19:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Chris H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some of the things I do, mostly on a yearly basis: 1. Flush the hot water tank 2. Get a HVAC guy to inspect the A/C and furnace 3. Oil the rollers on the garage door 4. Put down crabgrass control in the early spring, weed control in the late spring, insect control on summer and winterizer in the fall for your lawn. (Scott's four step program). 5. Clean the grease filter (screen) above the stove 6. Replace the batteries on the smoke/CO2 detectors 7. Clean the leaves out of the gutters Hope this helps!
2016-05-22 05:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's true you don't have to add any distilled water to these batteries. Because as you run your vehicle, the alternator will charge the battery, (assuming you don't put the batt/alt. under to much stress with stereo equipment and such) as it charges, the lead that was depleted from the cells will be rejuvenated. most batteries have 2.1 volts per cell, which means your batt, should have around 12.6 v if fully charged.
2006-10-29 06:03:06 · answer #4 · answered by good_n_evil2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had one years ago, so I'm letting you know I DO know what you're talking about. Ask the people at Sears for confirmation, but, as I recall, it required low maintenance-- it seldom needs water, etc.
2006-10-29 06:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, yes. However, some companies do have maintenance-free labels on their batteries but they still have removable caps. Which means occaision maintenance checks should be done.
2006-10-29 06:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by DR. C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes the battery is sealed.
2006-10-29 06:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a sealed unit, you cannot therefore add distilled water. Other than checking the terminals occasionally, there is no maintenance.............
2006-10-29 06:01:09 · answer #8 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep
2006-10-29 05:58:12 · answer #9 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋