seems like my battery terminals always get corroded.. i had to replace the terminals a few months ago.. i even put that spray on there.. but then a few months later they are corroded again
2007-08-08 10:31:40 · 11 answers · asked by do it movin' 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you can treat the corrosion with baking soda and water. i have even heard of cola being used. Now to prevent the corrosion place a penny between the two terminals. it will act as a sacrificial cathode. I know it sounds crazy but if you understand the theroy of corrosion it makes perfect sense. The penny will corode instead of the terminals
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2007-08-09 02:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by turkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question, just use baking soda and water with an old toothbrush. But if you have corrosion most of the time, then there is something wrong with your voltage regulator in you alternator. It seems like it is over charging your battery and causing it to heat up the electrolyte inside the batter.
2007-08-08 18:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by turbocivic89 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like the battery is leaking acid out the posts. replacing the battery is recommended, as for cleaning the corrosion, baking soda and water works great!
2007-08-08 18:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by chris n 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure you clean them thoroughly, Then use the "spray" regularly or there are lot's of other products that help prevent corrosion you can purchase at auto parts stores.
2007-08-08 17:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baking soda & water will neutralize the build up. Hot water will rinse it off. Try some grease around the connection.
2007-08-08 17:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by ROB G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baking soda. If it keeps reoccurring , You are either over charging or the post seal is going. Keep a eye on it cause it might leave you stranded someday.
2007-08-08 18:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by miiiikeee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your battery is still showing corrosion after you've cleaned and sprayed it then it may be overcharging or have too much water in it.
2007-08-08 18:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by truly speaking 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pour a can of Coke on the post/terminals..
2007-08-08 17:41:34 · answer #8 · answered by jbodean68 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought I remember my instructor saying something about putting baking soda on it and then spray it off, then dry.
2007-08-08 17:35:32 · answer #9 · answered by spyder 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As all our friends said you can use baking soda,hotwater,coke etc.But please check why it is happening very frequently.any leakage of acid is detected??do yu overfil the cells??
Once you cleaned apply some petroleum jelly like vaseline which will prevent the corrosion
regards,
Nataraj
Bahrain
2007-08-09 01:07:11 · answer #10 · answered by natarajan k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋