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Why does acid buildup on your car battery?

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∙ 17y ago
Updated: 10/22/2022

Itdoesn't The stuff that builds up on the battery Poles is the result of acid. rinse it of with hot water and cover it with a Little petroleum jelly to stop it from recurring

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