Battery corrosion problem
02-08-2018, 07:40 PM
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Battery corrosion problem
Background info is this: my 2000 5spd, no issues.
This is the third battery in the cars life so there never was any charging issues.
The dashboard voltmeter appears to be ready normal, 13-14v.
The problem is, how do I keep corrosion from forming on the positive battery terminal?
Is there some kind of magic stuff that will prevent this.
Btw- I have never used anything but Interstate batteries.
This is the third battery in the cars life so there never was any charging issues.
The dashboard voltmeter appears to be ready normal, 13-14v.
The problem is, how do I keep corrosion from forming on the positive battery terminal?
Is there some kind of magic stuff that will prevent this.
Btw- I have never used anything but Interstate batteries.
02-08-2018, 07:50 PM
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Yes, you can disconnect the cables then clean the battery posts and the terminals with water and baking soda thoroughly.
Then apply a coat of dielectric grease or battery grease (available from any auto parts store) on the posts BEFORE you install the terminals.
In addition, you can also install those felt washers on the battery posts.
Then apply a coat of dielectric grease or battery grease (available from any auto parts store) on the posts BEFORE you install the terminals.
In addition, you can also install those felt washers on the battery posts.
02-08-2018, 08:45 PM
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Background info is this: my 2000 5spd, no issues.
This is the third battery in the cars life so there never was any charging issues.
The dashboard voltmeter appears to be ready normal, 13-14v.
The problem is, how do I keep corrosion from forming on the positive battery terminal?
Is there some kind of magic stuff that will prevent this.
Btw- I have never used anything but Interstate batteries.
This is the third battery in the cars life so there never was any charging issues.
The dashboard voltmeter appears to be ready normal, 13-14v.
The problem is, how do I keep corrosion from forming on the positive battery terminal?
Is there some kind of magic stuff that will prevent this.
Btw- I have never used anything but Interstate batteries.
02-09-2018, 08:53 AM
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On a few occasions in my car owning past, excessive corrosion around the terminals has preceded battery failure by a few months. Wondering if a weakening battery requires more charging and the extra charging causes the extra corrosion? Anyway, I predict a new battery in your near future.
02-10-2018, 07:37 PM
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Thanks guys, forgot about the vent tube. Off to NAPA.