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Old 01-21-2006, 01:17 AM
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I remember learning about this back in high school mechanics, but its been a while. I was just wondering what causes that powdery stuff you see around the battery terminals/connectors sometimes? and what can you do to prevent it from happening?
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I know they sell a preventative spray, not sure if it's at crappy tire or not. They also have a cleaner. I think what usually starts the corrosion someone correct me if I'm wrong, is moisture.
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Yup Cj is right, I'd also like to add that you can use a metal bristal brush to clean it up, they also have a spray.
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Now the questions is, how did that moisture get there? hmm. but its a bit cold, i will look in2 using the metal brush to clean it up soon. Thanks Cj and Mr.T for the info
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wd40 works great cuz it repeals water...
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you can use vasoline or silicon lube on the terminals
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