Have you ever been in a situation where you're in a hurry to get to work and then your car doesn't start? It happens a lot and it's very irritating. You open the hood and look at the battery and see that its seeping white powdery stuff, and then you think to yourself that the battery has gone bad, but has it really? The answer is probably not and it doesn't take a genius to figure out. Just a little automotive skill usually does the trick. You then go to AutoZone and waste $70 on a new battery. Instead you can keep that precious money and buy yourself a treat for learning something new.
If this really ever happens to you don't be a fool. The battery probably just has too much acid build up which causes it to not be able to transmit current. You probably wonder then how do I get rid of it. Simple you can go to your local car shop such as AutoZone and purchase a can of Battery cleaner or you can be a scientist and come off with your own mixture of a cleaner. Here is what I recommend doing. A simple baking soda and water cleaner, here is what you will need to get the job done. If you look online you will find hundreds of ways to clean it. Some say Soda, lemon juice, and just other awful things but i guarantee you baking soda and some water is the best and most easy way to get that annoying acid right off.
• Baking soda
• Water
• Gloves
• Toothbrush or Wire brush
• Pliers
• Clean cloth
• Garden hose
Car battery.
Just mix the baking soda and water and poor it on the battery. Wait about 15 seconds and then scrub it with your brush until it's clean. Afterwards rinse it off with a garden hose or a tub of water. Dry it off with your towel and put the terminal covers back on. There you have it a brand new looking battery for under about $3 dollars. A technique I learned to prevent further corrosion on the terminals is to just add some grease or engine oil on the terminals. It works wonders. If you need a little extra help here is a tutorial i found on the internet. I would like to thank my automotive teacher for teaching me this trick in back in the 10th grade.
