I sprayed the termals of my car with WD40 and then it dawned on me how flammable it is ... can anyone tell me what (if anything) do I need to make sure a spark doesn't lead to a fire/ explosion? Corrosion is gone ... I cleaned it up as well as I could ...and the car statred without a prob. Am I worried for no reason -- or do I need to use something to clean the battery to avoid the big bang? Thanks!! Dan
2007-10-07 15:13:07 · 12 answers · asked by Danny 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No, it won't blow up, but WD-40 isn't the proper way to clean terminals. Use a proper terminal brush, then coat the terminals with vaseline before clamping back on. If you want the quick and easy way, pour a can of Coke on them and rinse it off
2007-10-07 15:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your worried for no reason. If your battery is really slimy wet with WD40 then just hose it off and let it dry. I use WD40 all the time and I suppose if you sprayed it over or into an open flame it would be dangerous but not a little bit on your battery terminals.
2007-10-07 15:28:13 · answer #2 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
'Don't worry!' Baking soda and warm water is what you clean a battery with, horse hair scrub brush and then flush with clean water, this will neutralise corrosion/battery acid at the battery terminals. They sell battery terminal Protestant at the parts stores. NOTE; No Greases, Oils or the like "Dust & Dirt Magnet" Major power drain reason!
2007-10-08 16:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks so much for all the information. Some of it we knew about, but the shower door is a must try! I've tried all kinds of products on the shelf, vinegar, alcohol, etc. I am about to try Purple Power, baking soda and WD-40 (separately). We've tried for years to get the water residue from the shower door and the only thing that I find works is scraping my fingernails over it (not very efficient).
2016-05-18 21:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 05:35:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it won't. explosions and/or fire need an ignition source. it is dried out by now. the most flamable part of the wd40 from a spray can is the propellant used to push it out of the can, and that evaporates almost instantly.
2007-10-07 15:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by viking 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no worries. corrosion will be back though....buy those battery post corrosion protectors. look like little washers one is red, one is green cheap under 3 bucks a set
2007-10-07 16:11:56 · answer #7 · answered by cheyenne95129 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just mix some soda in water and pore on the terminal next time. Cleans it completely clean. :)
2007-10-07 15:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no need to worry. you r doing just fine. in the future, clean it with a garden hose and then apply wd 40
2007-10-07 15:17:13 · answer #9 · answered by LEXUSRY 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but don't let the mist hit anything hot or you could have a small fire.
2007-10-07 15:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by low_hd_rider 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋