New Motaquip Battery

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Sat 24 Jul 2004 17:57
New Motaquip Battery - hansi
My local garage recently fitted my Micra with a new battery after the old gave out after only 10 years! and whilst I could check the water levels in the old one, the new one appears to be sealed. However, in the guarantee it states that the battery must be checked regularly for water levels. How can I do this as it appears to be sealed but it does look like the cover has slots for removal. Is it ok to do this or should I just leave it and let it be done at the annual service?
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Sun 25 Jul 2004 18:24
New Motaquip Battery - Sprice
Perhaps it has a semi transparent case with min and max marks (like a coolant reservoir)so you can see the electrolyte level. Perhaps the guarantee is a generic motaquip one, that is referring to the maintenance type batteries as opposed to maintenance free?
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Sun 25 Jul 2004 19:35
New Motaquip Battery - hansi
I doesn't have a transparent bit to it. I guess I'll check with my garage. Thanks for your reply.
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Mon 26 Jul 2004 01:00
New Motaquip Battery - Dynamic Dave
My local garage recently fitted my Micra with a new battery
after the old gave out after only 10 years!


Only 10 yrs!! How long did you expect the old one to last?? ;o)

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Mon 26 Jul 2004 08:09
New Motaquip Battery - hansi
'erm, it was supposed to be a joke, hence the explanation mark!
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