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Maintenance

From a Mitsubishi owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Wash electrolyte spills immediately with plenty of water.
  • Do not use flames near the battery.

Procedure

  1. Check fluid surface is between LOWER LEVEL and UPPER LEVEL lines; if no lines, 10 to 15 mm above top edges of plate.
  2. If fluid level is lower, remove caps and add distilled water to proper level.
  3. Check specific gravity of electrolyte at 20 °C.
  4. If specific gravity is lower than 1.22, charge the battery.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • specific gravity lower than 1.22 at 20 °C requires charging
  • 10 to 15 mm above plate top edges

Source: Mitsubishi owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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