How To Identify A Honda Battery Leak
Inside a battery, there is a corrosive, highly toxic sulfuric acid solution. So, if there is a leak in your battery, from where that kind of substance is coming, it's nothing to play around with. Extreme attention and care should be used when leaking car batteries are handled or dealt with. This is crucial! Always use protective gloves and protective eyewear.
If you remove a leaking battery from your vehicle, it must be stored in a secure and safe manner, kept away from pets and children, and disposed of properly.
Is Your Battery Leaking?
Ordinarily, if the battery is functioning normally, a leak shouldn't occur. A leak may be indicated, however, by some tell-tale signs. Let's look at those first:
- Fractures – From any fractures in the battery (battery casing cracks), if there is fluid dripping, that's visual evidence of a leak.
- Cell caps – Through the battery’s cell caps, you may notice liquid bubbling/seeping. That's a leak.
- If your battery appears distorted, inflated, or warped, this is a problem as well.
A battery should be immediately removed and replaced if it is damaged. The signs above are signs of battery damage. If you notice any of those conditions, that battery has got to go.
Handling a Leaking Battery
As mentioned earlier, leaking batteries should never be handled without proper protective eyewear and protective gloves. Should a leaking car battery’s contents come into contact with your skin, use cold water to immediately wash your skin clear and clean of the solution. Seek medical attention and advice if you get the substance in your eyes. Immediately, however, thoroughly flush your eyes as much as possible.
Why Do Batteries Leak?
As mentioned earlier, a properly functioning battery should not leak. There are a number of reasons, however, why your car battery may end up leaking:
- Old batteries, because they are damaged, may leak through the body. Old batteries may also leak through cell caps.
- In the case of extremely cold weather, due to the battery contents freezing, a battery may begin
- If the battery is overcharged, it may cause a leak.
Get Your Battery Checked Out and Replaced If Necessary at Honda of Staten Island
Whether you need help determining if the battery in your car is faulty or if it needs replacing, the skilled technicians at Honda of Staten Island can be of assistance. For specialty maintenance or standard preventative maintenance, they’re the people to turn to. Having someone knowledgeable and skilled regarding Honda vehicles means you’re assured the job will be done right with parts made for a Honda.
If you're in the market for a pre-owned or new vehicle, however, we can be of assistance there as well. Our friendly, helpful salespeople will discuss leasing versus outright purchasing, your budget, and your needs to determine the best vehicle for your purposes.
Contact Honda of Staten Island by calling 718-701-8269 for sales. Call 718-701-8268 for service. We are located at 1232 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305. From our home page, you can automatically click to call us or for service. You'll also be able to access our hours of operation and maps to help you with your journey.