Storing the battery (Mitsubishi Lancer 3)

Batteries that are not used for a long time (for example, in a car that is not in use) are subject to self-discharge and, in addition, sulfation. When they are charged from a fast charger, they do not accept the charging current and, due to the so-called surface charging, they appear to be "fully" charged. They may be faulty.

Before considering these batteries as faulty, they should be checked:

• Check the density of the electrolyte. If the density in individual cans differs by no more than 0.04 g/ml, the battery can still be charged with a normal charger.
• After charging, check the battery under load. If the required values are not maintained, the battery is faulty.
• Check the density of the electrolyte. If the density in one or two adjacent cans is noticeably lower (for example, in 5 cans the density is 1.16 g/ml, and in one can 1.08 g/ml), the battery has a short circuit and is faulty.
• To prevent battery aging, charge the stored battery approximately every 2 months.

The text of the article was taken from the website: mitsubishiman.ru