2007-08-07 15:31:11 · 12 answers · asked by jose c 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Leaking electrolyte gathers with the moisture in the air.
2007-08-07 15:33:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jody D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Corrosion on or around the battery terminals is caused by the acidic vapors escaping from the vented cell caps. Best to make sure that the battery is not overfilled with water. Too much water in a battery is likely to build up pressure between the cells. Water is needed to dilute the sulfuric acid so that the battery plates are at least covered. These vapors escape thru the plug vents and collect on the battery cables and battery posts. Distilled water in a battery is recommended, but is often not possible. Tap water has lots of minerals in it and may enhance the formation of corrosion on the battery terminals. If you want to remove a batch of corrosive powder, you can try a few drops of motor oil. Spraying battery posts with water will allow acid powder to lodge in every nook and cranny.
2007-08-07 15:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by Phillip S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The electrolyte vapors exiting the battery form the corrosion you see on a battery. The best thing you can do is keep the battery clean and dry. If it is a severe problem then you might want to have your charging system checked to see if it is overcharging the battery causing excessive vapor to exit the battery.
2007-08-07 15:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm no mechanic, yet once you question me, battery corrosion ought to no longer have something to do such as your motor vehicle cutting off on an identical time as idling. only time your engine desires the battery i think is once you start up the motor vehicle and the battery powers the spark plug. i should be very incorrect despite the fact that, however the excuse he gave you doesnt make any experience to me. With that pronounced despite the fact that, i dont understand what the difficulty must be
2016-10-14 09:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With any rechargeable battery, there is a small amount of hydrogen mixed with sulfuric acid released when the battery is recharged. The only way to stop this is to totally clean the battery when cool with backing soda and then spraying with good quality urethane clear cote to seal it up.
2007-08-07 15:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Battery acid escaping the battery, the best thing to keep it off first clean both battery and battery cables then apply lightly coat of motor oil it won't be back, just put a little every now and then.hope this helps.
2007-08-07 15:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The gasses that escape from the battery vents. Clean it with a mixture of baking soda and water. It will neutralize the acid
2007-08-07 15:34:28 · answer #7 · answered by Cruiser 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is caused by small amounts of battery acid leaching out along the battery posts.
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2007-08-07 15:35:19 · answer #8 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The alternator or system overcharging the battery.
2007-08-07 15:33:47 · answer #9 · answered by Saddler 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very small amounts of discharge from the electrolyte react with surrounding heat and moisture
2007-08-07 15:43:58 · answer #10 · answered by El Lobo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋