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Electrical systems
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The level of the electrolyte solution in a battery

Electrical systems
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The loss of charge in a battery over time

Electrical systems
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A cable that connects the battery to the starter motor

Electrical systems
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Battery design using liquid electrolyte and lead-antimony plates

Electrical systems
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The percentage of battery capacity used before recharging

Electrical systems
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Battery design using gel-type electrolyte and lead-calcium plates

Electrical systems
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Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing

Electrical systems
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Type of deep-cycle battery using absorbed electrolyte and recombinant technology

Electrical systems
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The level of charge in a battery, expressed as a percentage

Electrical systems
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The energy consumed by a vehicle's electrical systems when the engine is off

Electrical systems
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A device that allows the alternator to charge multiple battery banks independently

Engine and fuel systems
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A measure of a battery's ability to supply power when the engine is not running

Electrical systems
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A measure of the density of a liquid, used to determine the state of charge in a battery

Tools and maintenance terminology
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A tool used to measure the specific gravity of a liquid, typically used to test battery state of charge

Bus terminology

Cold Cranking Amps. a bogus number printed on the sides of automobile batteries to confuse the buyers. generally, the bigger this number is, the easier the battery will crank your car when everything is frozen. assuming everything is in perfect operating condition, of course.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited

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