Does this mean my alternator's faulty?
I had batterys installed in 2006 in 2001 F 250. One went bad and both had to replaced in 2006 and then also again yesterday.
When I went to warranty them out, they said that the alternator boiled them out because the fluid was below the plate??
My mechanic isn't open till Monday now to ask, and I just spent $345 on new interstate batteries (diesel truck) and don't want to ruin them.
Any advice?
2007-09-01 07:24:07 · 3 answers · asked by Mulereiner 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
these batteries need to be topped off periodically with distilled water to keep the electrolyte level above the plates. it's normal for the electrolyte to evaporate or vaporize due to the heat of recharging and the engine compartment. to be on the safe side have your charging system tested to make sure it's not overcharging, overcharging is the only other possible problem. they would have warranted the batteries if you would have topped them off, Interstate always uses that bogus excuse.
2007-09-01 07:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's over charging due to your regulator, I believe it mounted on the engine capartment fender side of your truck unless they put it in your alternator. My 85' F-150 did that once.
2007-09-01 15:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by nbr660 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they're sealed units,warranty should cover this...
2007-09-01 14:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by $andman 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋