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What to Do If a Vehicle Battery Leaks?

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ArabellaLee
07/29/25 1:13pm
Vehicle battery leakage can be addressed by following these steps: 1. First, conduct a visual inspection to locate the leakage site; 2. Remove the cover plate to check for signs of acid leakage around the valve caps, then open the valve caps to observe if there is any flowing electrolyte inside the battery; 3. If no abnormalities are found, perform an airtightness test; 4. Submerge the battery in water and apply air pressure to observe if bubbles emerge, indicating acid leakage; 5. During charging, monitor for any flowing electrolyte, which would suggest manufacturing defects; 6. If flowing electrolyte is detected during charging, it should be completely extracted.
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