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Originally posted by DavieGravy
I've recently had troubles starting my car due to excessive build up of crap that accumulates around the positve contact. The build up accumulated VERY QUICKLY after I took out my battery and put it back in several weeks ago. I've since cleaned it off (destroyed the clip on the end of the cable while doing so by overtightening) and it's working fine. I'm just curious as to why so much muck in such a short amount of time?
Thanks.
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Davie,
I'm having the same problem on my "New" car, with the build-up. There seems to be a lot of "gunk" on the "hold down." That may be causing the excessive oxidation. On my "old" one, I have absolutely no build up at all.
I'm going to use the follwing treatment to remove the build up on the "New" one. Mix a couple of teaspons of baking soda in a quart jar of water. Disconnect the terminals and pour the soda/water mixture on the terminals and posts and anywhere corrosion is found. This will neutralize the acid. Wipe the excess off with a rag (make sure it's one you want to throw away. It WILL be ruined). Before replacing the terminals, coat the bottom of the posts with a layer of vaseline. Then, replace the terminals and coat the terminals (all over) with vaseline. This will keep them from re-corroding.