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How to Clean Battery Terminals
Checking your battery connections so that your car is getting the juice it needs to run properly is easy and only takes a few minutes.
Warnings
Make sure vehicle is off
Dont touch the terminals to its counterpart
Careful of battery acid
Tools/Equipment Needed
wrench
wire brush
water/baking soda solution
corrosion removal fluid
Steps
Step 1: Remove battery cables
Remove your battery cables, starting with the negative terminal first.
Step 2: Clean terminal posts
Clean the terminal posts using a wire brush and corrosion removal tool. Save money and make your own mixture using a water and baking soda solution.
Step 3: Rinse terminals
Rinse the terminals with water and dry with a rag.
Step 4: Reinstall battery cables
Re-install your battery cables starting with the positive one first.
Category: Routine Maintenance |
Updated: January 6th, 2013 at 8:24 PM |
Created: January 6th, 2013 at 8:24 PM
