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Electrolyte Freezing

The freezing point of the battery electrolyte depends on the battery's specific gravity.

Freezing a battery can ruin it.

Protect the battery from freezing by keeping it fully charged.

With the green dot showing in the built-in hydrometer, the battery will not freeze until the temperature drops below -32°C (-25°F). A fully charged battery will not freeze until the temperature drops below -54°C (-65°F). Refer to Battery Hydrometer Displays Yellow Dot. Battery Hydrometer Displays Yellow DOT