Posted on 2/16/2022
If you look at your battery and notice white, blue, or green crust on its terminals, you're dealing with a corroded battery. While you may jump the gun and assume that your battery is done for, it may only be deprived due to the poor connections. We suggest cleaning it off and retesting your battery. Either way, it is a wonderful habit to regularly clean your battery to ensure corrosive matter doesn't linger and weaken the battery's charge. The crusty matter on your battery is called corrosion, and it is the hydrogen gas leaving the sulfuric acid within the car battery. Whenever this occurs, your battery will lose its charge. Various things can cause it: Exposure to salt and moisture Overcharging Age How to Clean the Battery Terminals Before we get into the process of properly cleaning your car battery, you will need to gather a few items: Gloves & eye protection Baking soda Anti-corrosion pads Petroleum jelly/vaseline Brushing tool Water Cloths Step ... read more