How to Clean Corroded Car Battery Terminals like a Pro

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  • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
    @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If you found this video helpful, please click the subscribe and like buttons! I'd love to hear what you think! You can check out my automotive playlist here: th-cam.com/play/PLheeAZ7mTyvtDYWqugFReY8WOgU-g3Q0H.html

  • @kedgwell
    @kedgwell ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thanks for showing the better rinsing approach, which is to use the acid-neutralizing baking soda. Also, it's helpful to know in advance that the bolts take a 10mm socket -- thanks for mentioning that.

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Glad it was helpful! The cleaning solution was something my dad taught me more than 35 years ago!

  • @louf7178
    @louf7178 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Try not have a continuous water path between terminals that allows electrical current to flow.

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That’s true. It can sometimes be observed with light bubbling when the current heats up the water around the terminals. However, the battery dries off pretty quickly. I’ve never had an issue in 30+ years of washing engines and cleaning batteries.

  • @rossdax47
    @rossdax47 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Worked beautifully. First try. Cleaned off seven years or corrosion build up in about seventeen seconds. Now i can actually see the terminals again so i can replace the battery!

  • @wgehrich
    @wgehrich 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Nice video. Only caveat is to know what is under that battery and maybe protect your driveway. I had a AAA tech do this to the battery terminals on one of my cars - he used a pump sprayer. Replaced the battery and the car started fine. Next day the car wouldn't start. Turns out the starter was directly underneath the battery and it had gotten caked with the baking soda mixture. That destroyed the starter and also left a large stain on my driveway.

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh man! I’m sorry to hear that! Did they make it right?

  • @chada472
    @chada472 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This happens because the seal around the post is leaking. I always put a bead of silicone around the post where it meets the case best if done when new.

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that can be one reason (and a good solution too). Also, all batteries have vents to release hydrogen gas when the battery charge is cycling, which can cause terminal corrosion. Another cause of corrosion is if you have copper terminals. When they get wet, that will cause a reaction with the lead posts.

  • @joesteadman343
    @joesteadman343 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    People don't do this... You never pour water or water + baking soda solution directly on the battery like this. You take the battery out, use a cloth/paper towel with the solution and make sure you don't get any water/baking soda inside the battery. A lot of batteries have 1 or two raised spots with covers on them on the top where you can actually get liquids inside the battery if you do it the wrong way like in the video. You have to be more careful with it. You can EASILY destroy your car battery doing it like OP did in the video.
    OP says he's a pro but is doing this, and also didn't take out the battery to make sure there was no corrosion underneath the terminals.

  • @JDMHaze
    @JDMHaze 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    thanks! im gonna try this on my feet!!

    • @gochiefs206
      @gochiefs206 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      how did this work out?

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I had the same question. It can’t be worse than having your toes covered in acid crust!

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🤔

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gochiefs206 corrosion gone!!

  • @HiepFix
    @HiepFix 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Verry good

  • @dansheehan8408
    @dansheehan8408 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    A lot of slurry was created by the baking soda and water mix and it overflowed the battery tray a bit. I rinsed with fresh water inside the engine compartment area that it dripped into. Is this an issue?

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great question! No, it will not be an issue. It’s always a good practice to get the solution and dissolved acid rinsed out, but a small amount of the solution residue will not be a problem.

  • @TaxAnvil
    @TaxAnvil 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for making this video

  • @CarlosHernandez-yx7bx
    @CarlosHernandez-yx7bx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Vid! Would you put the grease over both terminals or just the negative one?

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good question. I put is over both, since I can see corrosion on both the positive and negative.

  • @Canada-life-nature
    @Canada-life-nature ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I recommend hot water it’s worked better and faster 😊

  • @pamelav.5699
    @pamelav.5699 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🌈☀️🌻ThankYou very helpful! Wanted to be sure whether or not it matters which cable you remove first and reconnect?

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good thinking. The negative cable is always the first off and last on.

  • @DmvdirtyTV
    @DmvdirtyTV 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Does it have to be fresh?

  • @vanessasaetern05
    @vanessasaetern05 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What kind of grease?

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It can be regular grease that you would use for bearings or you can use dielectric grease (more expensive). The point is to seal the connection off from oxygen and prevent the chemical reaction that produces corrosion.

  • @ciscoenzo6827
    @ciscoenzo6827 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    can i use baking powder

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No. Baking soda. Keep the baking powder for muffins.

  • @JF-e8y
    @JF-e8y 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would never let my engine bay stay that dirty good fix though.

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don’t disagree, but we also live in a rural area with lots of dirt and sand roads. It’s impossible to drive it and stay clean. 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

  • @elizabethvillalobos4504
    @elizabethvillalobos4504 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of grease.

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just used bearing grease. The main purpose of the grease is to seal out oxygen, so the type isn’t too important.

  • @useri.love.me57
    @useri.love.me57 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Coke Cola pop 🥤

  • @theamused8705
    @theamused8705 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I usually poor a can of coke on it. Cleans it right off.

    • @jackboy2472
      @jackboy2472 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You think tht works better than baking soda ?

    • @musicaccount8349
      @musicaccount8349 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@jackboy2472 Nah it does the same thing except that soda leaves a sticky residue and attracts ants

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve never tried Coke to clean a battery. For me, it tastes too good to waste on a battery. I much prefer the taste of Coke over baking soda and vinegar! 😂

  • @DanMcGurran
    @DanMcGurran 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I hope a pro wouldn't clean a battery like that. I take a shop vac, suck up any loose corrosion after removing the cables, take the battery out, submerge the battery terminals in the baking soda/water solution in a plastic container then use a rag dipped in baking soda/water solution to clean the top of the battery. You're inviting problems just pouring the solution over the battery while it's still in the vehicle.

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      I spent many years as a pro, did everything in a pro way, and charged people pro prices. At the same time, I’ve been cleaning corroded batteries in my personal vehicles using this method for 40 years without a single issue (my dad did it this way many decades before teaching me). This channel is focused on helping DYIers fix their cars and save lots of $$$ using tried and tested methods. Thanks for visiting.

    • @LosDoyerss
      @LosDoyerss 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Cleaning the battery while it’s on the vehicle won’t do a damn thing. You don’t know Jack.

    • @Brixton238
      @Brixton238 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      What’s crazy is I look into the my vehicles manual and it said if there’s corrosion to do exactly what this guy did lol

  • @steelcamel5626
    @steelcamel5626 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video! We sell a much easier solution! If you provide us with an email we would love to send you some more information and potentially send you a sample to try!

  • @johncharles1510
    @johncharles1510 หลายเดือนก่อน

    White kind of grease?
    Way to get right to the point!
    Hate intros

  • @jermam2010
    @jermam2010 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What kind of grease?

    • @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto
      @YOUCanFixAnythingAuto  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I just used plain old bearing grease. Lithium grease is also fine.