FORD Ranger - Manual (Page 296)

Servicing Your Ranger
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Battery
* [SV32200(ALL)02/95] Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery.
The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery does not require
additional water during its life of service. The vents are part of
the cover and cannot be removed. For longer, trouble-free
operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make
certain the battery cables are tightly fastened to the battery
terminals.
* [SV32300(ALL)02/95] If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals,
remove the cables from the terminal and clean them both with a
wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you are done
cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the top
of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion.
* [SV32400(ALL)07/95] Battery replacement
* [SV32500(ALL)02/95] If your original equipment battery requires replacement (under
warranty), it may in some cases be replaced by a Motorcraft
low-maintenance battery. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed.
[SV32550(ALL)05/95] NOTE: If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is
re-installed after the battery is replaced.
* [SV32600(ALL)07/95] Check your battery’s electrolyte level, at least every 12 months
or 12,000 miles (20,000 km), in temperatures up to 90˚F (32˚C)
and more often in temperatures above 90˚F (32˚C). Keep the
electrolyte in each cell up to the “level” indicator. Do not
overfill the battery cell.
* [SV32700(ALL)02/95] If the electrolyte level in your battery gets low, you can add
plain tap water to the battery, as long as you don’t use hard
water, or water with a high mineral or alkali content. If
possible, however, try to only fill the battery cell with distilled
water. If the battery needs water often, have the charging
system checked.
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