Battery Maintenance Tools - What tools you need to have your battery in good condition
There are a few tools you should have when you maintain your battery
How to measure charge level, voltage, amperage, and other parameters of any battery
Tool name: Multimeter
Functions:
- Gives readout of a car battery's charge level in volts (v) and amperes (A, mA).
- Allows you to check the resistance of a battery
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to use:
- Set the unit to the parameter that you want to measure, volts or amperes
- Connect the clips to the battery terminals, matching positive to positive and negative to negative
- Read the results on the display
How to replace a car battery without losing settings and memory
Tool name: OBD ll Connector Vehicle Memory Saver, 9 Volt battery-powered
Functions:
- Saves car memory with all settings when replacing a battery
- Prevents memory loss when disconnecting the battery
Application area:
- All cars with ODB-II diagnostic controller
How to Use:
- Connect the memory saver to the OBD-II connector
- Disconnect the car battery and perform exchange or maintenance
- When job is done and the car battery is connected, disconnect the OBD-II memory saver
How to test battery load and understand what the check engine light means
Tool name: Automotive Load Car Battery Tester and Analyzer, includes OBD data, check engine, and fault codes scanner
Functions:
- Shows when the battery is in standby mode, starting mode, and charging mode
- Shows fault codes for the check engine code and other diagnostic codes
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Set the device to the preferred mode
- Connect the device to the car’s memory module using the OBD connector or crocodile clips
- Observe the readouts on the screen
Charging a Car Battery Properly With the Right Charger
Tool name: Automatic Smart Car Battery Charger, Maintainer, Trickle Charger, and Battery Desulfator With Temperature Compensation
Functions:
- Charge a car battery when it will not start
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Attach device to battery terminals, positive to positive, negative to negative
- Allow the battery to sit until the lights on the readout are green
- Try to start the car
- When the car starts, disconnect the charger starting with the negative cable first
How To Start Your Car When the Battery Is Dead
Tool name: Portable Car Jump Starter, Battery Booster, Power Bank with Dual USB Ports and Flashlight
Functions:
- Starts a car when the battery is too low
- Fast Charging for phones (USBQuick Charge 3.0)
- Flashlight
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- To use to charge your phone, plug your phone into the USB port with your adapter
- To charge your car, with the car off, connect the crocodile clips to your car battery, matching the positive and negative cables to the proper posts
- Allow the battery to charge for 3-4 minutes, or as recommended, and try to start the car
- If the car starts, disconnect the charger starting with the negative terminal first
- If it does not, let it charge for about 10 minutes and try it again
What Tools You Need To Remove and Install Your Car Battery, and Clean Battery Posts and Cable Clamps/Connectors
Tool name: Emergency Roadside Safety Tool Kit with battery cables and flashlight
Functions:
- Kit has everything you need to remove, install, clean car battery posts and do maintenance on your battery
- Includes battery terminal puller, battery post cleaner, battery pliers, and side terminal battery wrench
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Kit has tools you need to maintain your battery posts
- Use wrenches, pliers, and battery terminal puller to remove old battery posts and install new ones
- Use battery post cleaner to remove rust and debris from battery posts
How To Clean a Battery Terminal
Tool name: Battery Terminal Brush
Function:
- Cleans out dirt and corrosion from battery terminals and cable clamps
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Remove the battery terminal connectors from the battery posts
- Spray battery terminal cleaner on the posts
- Use battery terminal brush to remove dirt and rust from posts and wipe clean
- Replace battery terminal connectors
How To Clean and Protect Your Battery Terminal Posts
Tool name: Battery Cleaner & Protectant with Brush Lid
Functions:
- Cleans,
- Protects,
- Lubricates,
- Improves conductivity of battery
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Remove battery terminal posts and clean with battery terminal brush
- Spray with protectant and replace battery terminal post connectors
How To Spread and Strip Car Battery Cable Clamps
Tool name: Battery Terminal Spreader and Cleaner
Functions:
- Spread and clean battery terminal posts
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Remove battery terminal connectors
- Place tool over battery post
- Rotate in a circle and use to torque terminal posts into proper position. Use tool to strip battery cable clamps and replace.
- Replace battery terminal connectors
How To Check the Battery Fluid Density in a Flooded Battery
Tool name: Battery Hydrometer
Function:
- Measuring electric battery fluid density
Application area:
- Only for Lead-Acid batteries
How to Use:
- Remove the battery caps from the battery
- Insert hydrometer into battery acid
- Take the reading and consult the battery manual for proper levels (1.3 on average)
How To Fill a Battery That Is Low on Fluid
Tool name: Sealed Battery Electrolyte - Acid for a car maintenance battery
Function:
- Used to refill battery acid to proper levels in a flooded battery
Application area:
- Only for Lead-Acid batteries
How to Use:
- Open the battery caps
- Using a funnel and gloves, fill the battery to the recommended levels
- Wipe up any spills and replace the battery caps
How To Fill a Battery With Electrolyte Without Any Acid Leaks
Tool name: Automotive Battery Liquid Acid Filler - Fast Flow Valve, Automatic Shut-Off, No Drip Tip
Function:
- Battery filler shuts off automatically when the battery cell reaches the proper fill level, ensuring optimum battery performance with no overfilling
Application area:
- Only for Lead-Acid batteries
How to Use:
- Fill the battery filler with recommended battery acid
- Replace the cap
- Remove the battery caps and place the filler nozzle in the opening of the battery
- Fill the battery until the device shuts off
- Remove the battery filler, wipe up any spills, and replace the battery caps
How To Warm Up a Cold Battery
Tool name: Electric Battery Blanket, Heater Wrap
Function:
- Warm up battery in cold weather to improve starting
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Open the hood of the car and place the battery warmer on top, as directed
- Plug in the battery warmer and allow the battery to warm for the recommended time
- Remove the battery warmer and try to start the car
How To Fix a Battery Securely To Avoid Damage When It Shakes on a Bad Road
Tool name: Universal Battery Hold Down Kit
Function:
- Ensures battery fits snuggly into the tray and will not move around
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Place the bracket on top of the battery between the battery posts
- Insert the long screws through the holes in the holder and the adjacent holes in the tray
- Place the wing nuts on the bottom and tighten
How To Carry a Battery
Tool name: Heavy Duty Adjustable Battery Carrier
Function:
- Use to carry a battery that does not have handles or has a broken handle
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Slide notched portion of handle into section of handle with grip
- Adjust to proper size for the battery
- Attack grip pads to the side of the battery as directed
- Use handle to lift battery
How To Protect Your Battery Terminal Posts and Prevent Corrosion
Tool name: Oil Based Anti Corrosion Washers Fiber Battery Terminal Protector
Function:
- Clean and protect battery terminal posts from corrosion
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- With the battery terminal connectors removed, spray the posts
- Clean them with a wire brush and wipe clean
- Apply a touch of additional post washer and replace the battery terminal connectors
How To Protect the Battery Terminals From Short Circuits
Tool name: Pack Battery Terminal Boots Insulating Covers Red/Black, PVC Cable Lug Protector Cover Lug caps for Auto and Marine
Function:
- Protect battery terminals from corrosion and water
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Place the caps over the battery posts and terminal connectors
How To Replace Corroded Battery Terminal Ends
Tool name: Battery Terminals Connectors, Car Positive Negative Battery Ends with Shims, Clear Covers, Anti Corrosion Washers
Function:
- Kit for replacing corroded or broken battery terminal connectors
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- Disconnect battery terminal posts from battery posts
- Remove any damaged parts and replace them according to directions
- Replace the battery terminal connectors onto the battery posts
How To Jump a Dead Car Battery With Another Car
Tool name: Energizer Jumper Cables for Car Battery to Jump Start Dead Battery with Carrying Bag Included, 16-Feet
Function:
- Use another car to jump-start a car with a dead battery
Application area:
- All types of batteries: AGM, Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiFePO4
How to Use:
- With both cars off, connect the positive cable to the positive battery posts and the negative battery posts to the negative battery posts
- Start the car with the good battery and allow it to charge for a few minutes
- Try to start the car with the dead battery, if the car starts, remove the cables, starting with the negative terminal first
- Read all safety precautions in the directions before use
Conclusion
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Keeping your battery well-maintained helps preserve its life and stay sure that it will be able to start your car when you need it the most. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and share them with your friends if you learned anything from it.
Eric Strong works in the automotive repair industry more than 12 years. His work included repairing electrical systems in various vehicle systems. A hybrid electric car battery replacement experience expanded his understanding of automotive battery technology. Read More…
