Toyota 28800-02010 Battery

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A routine preventive maintenance program for the battery in your vehicle is essential for quick and reliable starts. Before performing any battery maintenance, ensure you have the proper equipment for safety. Take precautions when servicing the battery, such as turning off the engine and all accessories and disconnecting the cable from the negative terminal. Remember that the battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas, so avoid creating sparks or lighting matches near it. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Additionally, be cautious of the poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid in the electrolyte. Avoid contact with your eyes, skin, or clothes, and never ingest it. Wear protective safety glasses and keep children away from the battery. Check the external condition of the battery, looking for any torn or damaged rubber protectors, corroded or loose connections, cracks in the case or cover, or loose hold-down clamps. If corrosion is present, remove the battery for cleaning by loosening the cable clamp bolts and sliding them off the terminals, followed by disconnecting the hold-down clamp bolt and nut. Clean the cable clamp, terminals, and battery case with a solution of warm water and baking soda, ensuring the solution doesn't enter the battery. Wear safety goggles, rubber gloves, and old clothes during the cleaning process. If the terminals are extensively corroded, use a terminal cleaner. Thoroughly wash all cleaned areas with plain water. Check the battery tray for good condition and tight hold-down nut and bolt. When reinstalling the hold-down clamp bolt or nut, avoid over-tightening. Corrosion on hold-down components, battery case, and surrounding areas can be removed with a solution of water and baking soda, followed by rinsing with plain water. Any metal parts damaged by corrosion should be covered with a zinc-based primer and painted. Slow-rate charging is recommended for restoring a discharged battery or maintaining battery charge in a vehicle driven short distances. Use a one or two-amp battery charger for safety and minimal strain on the battery. Avoid using a charger rated more than 1110th the amp/hour rating of the battery. Rapid boost charges should only be used in emergencies as they can damage batteries. The average time to charge a battery is typically 12 to 16 hours with a trickle charger.

When working on batteries, you should use protective gear like safety glasses and gloves.