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I have a marine battery for my boat. the terminals have some corrosion on them. can i file the corrosion away an rub some grease on before applying all my connections again?
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∙ 12y ago
A solution of 1 part Baking Soda and 2 parts Water is one method of removing the corrosion from the battery posts. Once cleaned (be sure to thoroughly dry them, too) apply a light coating of Vaseline before re-connecting the wires to the terminals.
Never, ever, use soda for this task ... the sugar in the soda leaves a residue on the terminals and makes them sticky.
I have found it usefull to put silicone sealant around base of terminals . this helps retard acid fumes from causing future corrosion. it may not stop it but it will definitely slow it down. P.S. I do it with all my batteries with top side terminals.
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How does corrosion affect a battery?
It can block the charge from the battery to the system if there is to much. The corrosion gets between the terminals and the power won't go through. If you have corrosion on your terminals you need to clean them.
Why put Vaseline on battery terminals?
Its a cheap way to prevent water from soaking your battery and also prevents corrosion on the terminals.
Why is a 1997 Toyota Corolla battery clicking?
More than likely you have corrosion at the terminals. Clean the battery terminals and then recharge the battery and see what happens.
Why do battery terminals corrode?
Sulfuric acid fumes escaping from the battery causes this corrosion.
What would make a 2001 Dodge Dakota just click when you try to start it?
Check both battery terminals mine did the same thing but battery was 100% tightened terminals and no problems.... if corrosion on terminals a baking soda + water concoction removes corrosion very easily. usually a click is a dead battery or an incomplete circuit. Best of luck
Battery terminals on a 1999 Buick Century?
they had corrosion problems and mounting screw problems but what is your question?
Your Clio wont start - even the lights dont work - How do you jumpstart it - Is using a Clarke Car Battery charger the easiest way out?
Check battery connections, i find a lot of corrosion on Renault battery connections. Remove both terminals and prise off the clamps, clean with wire brush and refit. Put your charger on all night then try it. Hope this helps.
Why would battery terminal corrosion prevent a car from starting?
If there is corrosion on the terminals then you will have a bad connection that will not transfer power from the battery to the starter. It is just like disconnecting the cable. Electrical current cannot flow properly through the corrosion,
What do you clean car battery corrosion off with?
Best is a wire brush and baking soda. You can use grease to coat the terminals to slow down the corrosion.
How do you prevent corrosion on your car's battery?
You can get a tin of terminal cleaner at your local auto parts store and it will help keep it clean after you have cleaned the terminals with it. Make sure your battery is fully charged.You can also get a paint that can be sprayed on the terminals to help prevent corrosion. If you want to go cheap i would suggest just keeping your motor clean and sand down the rust that gets on the plugs. Second answer Clean the terminals with sand paper or a wire brush. Then rub vaseline to the connections and the battery poles. Then reconnect the battery. The vaseline keeps air away from the parts and stops coroision from coming back
What would cause a 1972 Chevrolet pickup with a good battery and starter to not start?
Check your cables for corrosion; if there is any,clean them or replace them. Clean the connections at the starter and clean all grounding wires; test the starter regardless if you think it is good. Clean the battery terminals.
What are the signs of corrision on the car battery?
Battery Terminal Corrosion is Often VisibleFirst, the plastic case of a battery cannot corrode.When corrosion occurs, it is on the metallic lead terminals and the connector clamps on the battery cables.What you can see depends on the extent of the corrosion.Mild corrosion may be nothing more than a dark [often black] film on the terminals and connector clamps.If the corrosion has been allowed to go on for a long time then one may see evidence of the corrosion in the form of a "fluffy" buildup of powder on the terminals and connector clamps. This powdery buildup is usually a whitish, green to blue-green tint.The fluffy material is an oxide or salt compound resulting from the combination of the metal in the terminals and connector clamps with the Sulphuric Acid in the liquid battery electrolyte.
