How do I clean battery acid?
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How do I clean battery acid?
Hello. I got a good amount of acid forming on my battery.
I guess baking soda is the best solution?
DO i hav to take the battery out?
Any tips are appreciated, thnx.
I guess baking soda is the best solution?
DO i hav to take the battery out?
Any tips are appreciated, thnx.
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In the automotive secton at walmart next to the car batteries you'll find a spray can of stuff that neutralizes the acid and you can rinse it away with a water hose. It's a white foam that immediately turns red when it contacts the acid. You can spray the top of the battery and then just wash it away. I forgot what it's called but it's for cleaning battery terminals.
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Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Guys,
I am a Battery Marketer for Motorcraft and ACDelco Batteries.
Do not use Coca cola!
(acid)
You can use Baking Soda to neutrilize the acid but,
Is it corroded around the terminals or does it have liquid acid ?
If it has green stuff around the terminals is has a crack around or near the terminals. If acid is on top
it has a leak in the (non-removeable) removeable caps. Both should not be happening. Talk to your dealer it should be warranty if all else is good.
There is a coating spray for cheap batteries that "gas" around the terminals but you shouldn't need it.
let me know if I can help more
I am a Battery Marketer for Motorcraft and ACDelco Batteries.
Do not use Coca cola!
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You can use Baking Soda to neutrilize the acid but,
Is it corroded around the terminals or does it have liquid acid ?
If it has green stuff around the terminals is has a crack around or near the terminals. If acid is on top
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There is a coating spray for cheap batteries that "gas" around the terminals but you shouldn't need it.
let me know if I can help more
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First of all if you have corrosion on your battery allready you probably need to take it to the dealer, you dont just want to wash the acid off, you need to neutralize it, if you just wash it off then what ever comes in contact with it is going to start deterioate, you ever noticed in older cars how around the battery it rusts through.... dah! VINEGAR neutralizes and washes it away, then rinse with water.
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I use a light solution of baking soda and water all the time when dealing with customer cars. As Dynamic mentioned the baking soda is a base that neutralizes the acid. I've heard the Coke tale for many years and have never seen it actually do anything (other than waste a good Coke!). All of that aside, you shouldn't have any buildup as mentioned above. Back to the dealer with you for some warranty service.
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