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FAQ's
ANSWER:
The condition of the plates in a battery determines whether
or not a battery is still good. Current is produced when
sulfuric acid inside the battery reacts with the lead plates. As
the battery discharges when used, sulfate accumulates on the
lead plates and reduces the battery's ability to produce
current. The sulfate is returned to the acid solution when the
alternator recharges the battery, forcing the current in the
opposite direction. In time the sulfate becomes permanently
attached to the plates forming a barrier that lessens the
battery's ability to store and produce electric current.
The way to test the battery is to
charge and load test the battery. A-lot of auto parts stores
will do this for free or you can take the vehicle to a repair
facility to have everything checked.
