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It means that the battery is junk and needs to be repalced. Time to buy a new one.

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Q: What does it mean when your car battery is leaking acid?
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Why is my car battery leaking acid?

There is acid on the inside and it has burnt through the metal that is keeping it inside. The reason the acid might be leaking out is because the battery has a leak.


What makes corrosion to a car battery?

My husband said it is caused by the vapor from the battery acid. It is the vapor of the battery acid leaking out of the battery, so the above answer is correct.


Will battery acid leaking under battery damage other car parts?

Yes, battery acid is very corrosive and will damage any metal parts.


What will happen if the car battery leaks?

Car battery acid goes everywhere; acid can burn the hands if the person is not careful. A battery that is low on acid will not hold a charge as well. Most new car batteries have "cells" which hold the acids, so it's likely one cell is leaking.


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.


Can the battery acid leaking out mess up your car?

It is very corrosive and will cause any metal it comes in contact with to rust.


Why is the car battery dying while the car is running?

I have a 2001 Intrepid and my battery kept dying, so 2 tow trucks later I found out that the battery that was in my car had over heated and battery acid was leaking. After that all I had to do was replace the battery and everything is well. Hope this helps!


What is the blue stuff leaking out of car battery?

Yuor battery is leaking fluids or gases. The battery likely needs replaced.


Is sulfuric acid the same as battery acid?

Yes it is you can use that or Lead Acid for battery acid. Good question.


What is car battery acid made up of?

Car battery acid consists of Hydrochloric acid and Sulphuric acid.


Is a car battery a mixture?

Car or automotive battery acid is 30-50% sulfuric acid


What kind of acid is there in a battery?

A car battery has sulfuric (sulphuric) acid in it.