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it's not acid... it is corrosion and oxidizers
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Can excess battery acid build up cause engine to lose power?
Battery acid does not build up, there is a fixed amount. Provided the battery is kept topped up with pure (distilled) water to replace any lost gases during charging, it should last a few years. There should be no battery acid in the engine. The engine needs battery power only for starting.
Is the white powdery build up on a car battery a conductor?
No, it is battery acid corrosion caused by leaking fumes. Clean it off with water and baking soda which will neutralize the acid.
What is car battery acid made up of?
Car battery acid consists of Hydrochloric acid and Sulphuric acid.
What is a Battery post?
On a car battery, the cables attach to two metal posts which stick up on the top of the battery.
My 1995 windstar tried turning over this morning but couldn't then i went back out to start it again and it had no lights or anything chkd fuses battery alt and starter all good. Any idea?
your battery terminals may have battery acid build up between the terminals and battery posts, remove both terminals and clean with boiling water refit terminals and try to start again...same thing happened to me once...
Where do you charger battery up in a 2009 dodge charger?
You can hook the battery charger to the battery in the trunk, or to the jump start posts under the hood.
Why is the build up of lactic acid painful?
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Can I install a maintance free battery in an un-ventelated space like a closet?
It is not recommended to install a lead acid battery of any kind in an enclosed space. Noxious and flammable gases can sometimes build up in those situations.
Can you hook up a battery charger to the jump start posts of a 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
YesYes
What can harm your teeth?
acid erosion, citrus acid, sugar, build up of plaque
What happens if you shoot up with battery acid?
You will die.
How do you reset the check engine light on a 2001 Kia Optima?
Remove the positive terminal on the battery for 20-30 minutes and then replace the terminal on the battery and tighten the bolt very well. Also, for battery acid build-up on the terminals, pour several cups of boiling water over the battery terminals.
