How to Clean Battery Corrosion

[@edweber6136]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video Tiffany! I don't know anything about the mechanics of cars and had a little corrosion built up so I went on KZbin and yours was the first and only video I watched! And because you explained it in laymen's terms, I was able to go out to my car and do exactly what you said, minus the gloves, and after repeating the baking soda and water application a few times, I got the majority of it off! Tomorrow, I'll remove the cables from the terminals, negative (black) first, give them a good cleaning, then spray them, then reverse the process with negative (red) first.Thanks again!

[@leoszwiec3006]

good job. you showed the right way, the safe way. I use a little brush and spread some grease on top and around the terminal. have a nice day

[@jerixtalactac923]

Hi, can i use spray grease like WD-40 silicone spray? Thanks

[@christophercarrillo4231]

grease like petroleum ? to the terminals and battery?

[@Pamianu]

​@@christophercarrillo4231 Crisco grease

[@noc4265]

@@christophercarrillo4231dialectic grease is the right product

[@JamesJones-dx9zt]

Thx for the covering the POS w a rag, genius. And I like the remer wire brush. Love the KZbin University can learn how to any here and good little extra tips. Thanks for this!

[@mariebible3794]

Right

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Id suggest use piping hot water 💧 if available. I cleaned my Interstate car battery: July 2021 with baking soda, hot water. The terminals cleaned up fast! Some say to spray red protective coating which is fine.

[@Othr1st]

Thank you! Simple, brief, economical, safe.

[@sailorlucile5001]

An old mechanic told me to glue a penny about an inch and a half away from the terminal after cleaning the corrosion. The corrosion will start to grow on the penny and not the terminal. Just clean the penny off or put a new one on.

[@peterrudy9207]

Maybe when pennies use to be almost made of copper? Also came across a book in the 1990s , auto maintenace . It mentioned if the battery had a crack in it . And you used a combination of baking soda , water , etc ? And it got into the crack , the battery would blow up !!! Since that time , I have used a brass bristled brush which is no/ light scratching . And hot water with dawn dish soap . When there is no more visiable corrosion , I thoroughly rinse the battery with cold water , let dry or dry it with a disposable towel before reinstalling . As I take it completely out of the vehicle . And clean out the battery tray . Use some heavy duty rubber gloves for potection and grip .

[@sailorlucile5001]

@@peterrudy9207 still are

[@Dan-Mexico]

Just keep them clean stop short cuts! Pennies are not pure copper!

[@RachelBynum-kv1xk]

3:05 Pennies were still copper in 1981. There are some in 1982 and the way to tell the difference is by flipping the penny . You can do this by resting the penny on index finger and flicking upwards quickly with the thumb. If it “rings” the it’s copper, if the sound is ” “thwuk” then there is no copper .

[@Dan-Mexico]

Never use baking soda, just flood terminals with hot water. Baking soda Neutralizes the cell if it gets in. Don't follow these instructions or any that use baking soda!!!

[@omgthatsnene]

This was really good and she did a great job explaining. I need to clean mine and now i feel safe and brave enough to do this on my own. I do have one question, can i add anything to keep it moist like a lube or spray afterwards. And is it safe to use the car after you do this .. or do i need to wait a bit to drive or something? But thanks again for this video

[@juanchargoya]

I’m guessing that as long as your connections are completely dry, you can carry on

[@mjremy2605]

@@juanchargoya Don't guess. Either you know or you don't.

[@johnnylego807]

@@mjremy2605would 100% silicone lubricant work to cover the terminals to prevent corrosion? I’ve heard of some using Vaseline. Trying to find a solution without having to buy more things as that’s all I’ve doing of late 😂

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I waited around 12-14hr, let the car battery, engine dry. I ran the engine, car 10min. Smooth start, no issues.

[@ngahjacob1706]

Thanks. Your video has answered my many douts that I had. Thanks once more for practical demonstration.

[@cesium419]

Wait so should I replace the battery if I see corrosion or clean it first? I love these videos as a woman. I don't have a lot of male friends so I try doing simple tasks with my car, the rest I let the mechanics do. 😊

[@frankmontez6853]

Do the easy cheap things yourself and see if that fixes your problem. If it doesn’t work still then .. why do you think your battery needs replacing? I would use some dielectric grease after cleaning it

[@cesium419]

@@frankmontez6853 thanks

[@cesium419]

@MikeDonaldson-eh2ru Thank you

[@johnnylego807]

Really awesome video! One of the best yet on the subject!

[@skippyshake]

Is it advisable or necessary to use something like copper grease or conuctive silicone grease to protect the terminals/connections?

[@David-so9qx]

I use dielectric grease, around the posts, which helps keep them clean and prevent corrosion

[@mjremy2605]

@@David-so9qx Dielectric grease works well to prevent corrosion, but anti-corrosive spray works better in my opinion. It gets in places your fingers can't get the grease to. Dielectric grease can be used in between electrical connections, but only those utilizing low-current. Battery terminals are high current. White Lithium Grease would be my choice.

[@musicglenn]

how bout petroleum jelly? that is recommended by some

[@kennethrichmond6206]

Thanks. How do you clean the crimped part of the cable, when there is corrosion in there?

[@mjremy2605]

Scrub it with baking soda, rinse off, dry, coat with grease.

[@borisl5119]

Thank you so much! I always forget which to take off first(vise-versa) so it was a great reminder :D

[@UsefulInfo-j6f]

After watching this, I'm questioning myself now, because I was always told that on the car battery, you disconnect the red positive first so that the car stays grounded and then disconnect the negative ground and reconnect in reverse.

[@TheGrimmy]

@@UsefulInfo-j6f tested and true, negative first, then positive. There was no sparks when disconnecting or reconnecting this way. I feel like some shedhead told me to do positive first too, and I always saw a spark -_-

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

I always wondered how to clean off the corrosion, it eats away the battery terminals.

[@RickRoberts-n3b]

Good video; however, I have a problem with just the accessory terminal on the positive side being heavily corroded. You did not clean that, but I suppose I can apply the same procedures.

[@jessicapierre5121]

If your car is having problems starting due to the terminals is it possible for it to start sometimes?

[@Callusny]

Yes

[@peterepoet2535]

Thank you for showing the how and why. 👏🤗

[@alienishere002]

Explained perfectly! Thank you!

[@nighthawkj30A4]

I usually replace the battery cables and battery if corrosion is severe. Alittle acid venting at the top i use a bit of water and baking soda to clean it off.

[@lucym5698]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@betod3113]

Wow that just happed to me glad i cleaned them exactly like this video and my truck turned on.. 😊😊

[@Lancelot0311]

Thanks for the instruction Ma’am

[@chiliboom6140]

I’d say as well, don’t let the wrench touch not only the opposite terminal, but any other metal, once your wrench is on either terminal. It will ground and create sparks or start welding.

[@MakedonijaTexas]

Great video. Thank you, you are amazing

[@elizaresendiz4888]

What size tool did you use? I can’t find the correct one to fit

[@pacha6549]

Most terminals are a size 10mm nut. Easier to use a ratchet wrench set.

[@IanStockwell-if7sl]

Hey Kim will I plan will I think about more than where I go

[@melvinlee9263]

IT WORKS! THANK YOU!

[@57waterlily]

Great job! 👍

[@carrillos435]

Thank you very much.

[@ravinderavnoor]

You showed it the best way . Thanks

[@mkilu476]

Thank you this was helpful.

[@fburt100]

Is there a reason one side would have corrosion, but not the other?

[@seanschulze5418]

Thank you - very helpful!

[@RescueResponceTeam]

Mine were a little rough after a year I cleaned my terminals with some soda and an old brush I threw away I used Sam's Choice Diet Cola. Regular Coke-a-Cola works best.

[@LYDFitness]

Every electrician and mechanic in my family has always taught me that pos the neg when removing and then the opposite when installing.

[@monicajacquez950]

Why is this?

[@bobbyhandley5581]

Doubtful, very doubtful... you disconnect the negative first. Then the positive. And connect positive first. Reason for this is if your taking the pos off while the negative is still attached and you hit any metal with your wrench you'll see sparks!!! If you do this with the negative wire n wrench while the pos is attached still... nothing happens cause its already attached to the frame... im pretty sure thats what every electrician and mechanic has told you and why... ya might be dyslexic 😅

[@bereded62]

Thanks

[@DanyelLawson]

a little dialectic grease rubbed in the terminal connectors after cleaning will prevent corrosion from happening for a long time

[@malipeddivanaja8077]

Nicely explained

[@charlesdowell4505]

Where’s the corrosion?

[@fahadrafi3335]

😂 well said

[@LFCEli]

Watching this now and I'm saying the same thing.... This is hilarious because AutoZone thought they had something going. Thanks for the vid

[@E-ComJourney]

It’s called a tutorial. You all thought ya’ll ate with these comments too 😂

[@JoeBlow-ub1us]

There’s some on the positive clamp

[@soralese]

It was the friends we made along the way

[@pizzablender]

That looked quite dangerous with the spanner at 3:17, holding the spanner so close to battery positive terminal and the car frame...

[@rooseveltday6687]

Thank You

[@mjremy2605]

Very nice to see women doing car maintenance and DIY videos. Keep up the great work. This was explained well and clearly. Thank you for NO MUSIC, what joy!! fyi - Don't mention cookies. The minute you do, you bring women back to domestic duty. We are stereotyped enough, don't contribute in any way to that stereotype. I am also female. I would also wire scrub the posts with some 00 steel wool or a battery terminal brush cleaner. Then add a felt washer (red for positive) on the post, slide it down, grease up the post to delay future corrosion, and reinstall the terminal lugs.

[@amielowery5786]

I think it is amazing for a woman to emphasize that she can do it all. She is a mechanic, weekend car racer AND bakes cookies. 👏👏

[@gabbypetty7291]

@@amielowery5786I absolutely agree!

[@katzkatcher]

Only one more thing ... pull your oil dipstick and dribble oil on those clamps and posts. Corrosion can not start where there is no oxygen.I have been doing this for almost 40 years and it works.Make that 2 more things . Its November, check your antifreeze now !

[@katee54]

if the corrosion crusty crud is like a lot and can't get the bolt loosen, can I put the soda mixture straight on the bolt still connected?

[@RancorRips]

No. Do not do that.

[@angeleav]

Nice brush

[@mypinkrabbit]

Good job, TY👍

[@octavioquintana1153]

Thanks!

[@gtit7004]

Never use the part of the tool that has the wire brush part that goes over the posts. It will wear down the post quickly. You'll end up wearing down so much material that it will be difficult to close the gap on the cable that fastens onto the post. Use a rag to clean dirty posts.

[@Bystander92]

What is the ratio of baking soda to water?

[@ethans6.0]

0:37

[@Bystander92]

@@ethans6.0 thank you. I was in a rage fueled repair and could only hear every fourth word.

[@shawnbalch6046]

Lay off the meth

[@mtguz23]

This is what KZbin is good for.

[@Malcior_]

BRO, she said she can make cookies later!😂 GET BACK IN THAT KITCHEN!!!😂

[@miketobin2324]

Bravo!

[@EquanSimmonds]

Perfect, job complete...thanks

[@frankmontez6853]

How can I remove a rusted out terminal ? It’s rusted out too tight. Yeah I’ve used penetrating oil . Still very hard to remove. Thinking of cutting it off at cable or using impact wrench..

[@frankmontez6853]

@MikeDonaldson-eh2ru yeah after letting it soak overnight with rust penetrating oil I used the impact wrench and it came off instantly

[@danielserrano591]

irons material booted pore terminal 2

[@Shon9tilR]

I cleaned the corrosion off, jumped it, car started right. Then an hr later, the battery died again.

[@geckogeico2212]

Hey, having similar problems. Could be that the corrosion loosened the clamp so the battery dies

[@Shon9tilR]

@@geckogeico2212 I had to get a new battery. I bought the car a little over 2 years ago.

[@GetREALwithEileen]

Jiffy lube charges 25$ to clean it off. I just learned for free thanks!

[@clvrswine]

*$25, not 25$.

[@fisch4186]

Cookie tutorial?

[@osvaldmeska1633]

The right way after cleaning --> negative comes first, then possitive 😅

[@BackToYa]

Good information but fire your camera person. They must watch a lot of reality tv shows. The zoom, wiggle, focus in-out is terrible. I'm trying to see what you're doing!

[@mister_needles]

Idk man, I totally remember public school being wobbly before we bumrush the teacher

[@eliasfrancisco7766]

I know this lady. its bugging me. I don't know from where. any one know her name

[@polize911]

She is so beautiful. ❤

[@KityKati]

use coca cola then rinse. make sure your battery has enough water too)

[@RescueResponceTeam]

Cookie Monster

[@landofwolves_]

Make sure the vehicle is turned off before you even remove those cables.

[@purplepie2257]

The way she pronounced negative was crazy Ik yall here it

[@Michael_LzzzD]

Nay-gative

[@CULT_OF_TRAGEDY]

NOT THE COOKIES

[@jasonbrown6113]

Seems simple enough but didn't work.

[@warren_duke]

Cookies?

[@Mr_BUSINESS_24_7]

Coke-Cola. ...Pour it on the terminals ..... DONE

[@badopsec]

dislike

[@jemieldavid1309]

What a woman

[@paulabennett824]

Indeed

[@vibesgood5358]

I’m considering this as “ woke propaganda “ as a man with long hair also put your hair back girllllll

[@pblack89]

Least someone showed her cuz nowadays these guys don't know how to change a tire it's sad same way these women can't do hair ijs

[@shoutouttomypeoples538]

Niggative? She straddling the line ain't she?

[@NiggletFarm]

Yeah you mad bro?

[@NiggletFarm]

Your peepz are 🗑️

[@striderszn8264]

Not suppose to be taking advise from a female mechanic but ill try

[@francoisloriot2674]

Do you mind explaining your reasoning?

[@tabby4990]

Your making it more complicated then it has to be. Just boil hot water and pour a cup hot water over the cable no need to disconnect. I put a bit of baking soda a too. It fizzles like soda and dissolves immediately!

[@leom65]

This actually isn't complicated at all. If you're gonna clean it up, might as well do it thoroughly to avoid having to do it again soon. She explained well and this is pretty much a safe and easy explanation.

[@mjremy2605]

You are absolutely wrong and what you said is dangerous. Hot water on a battery? You want it to explode on you? You must remove the terminal lugs and not put anything on the battery. If it gets inside, it will damage the battery. You also don't want that liquid over the car internals. What she did was exactly right. Never use hot water! Always disconnect or what you did is useless. You also have to wire brush both ends.

[@francoisloriot2674]

the corrosion causing issues is between post and connector.

[@ryanhamilton9709]

This was a commercial? Why didnt autozone use 1 of there products? Great way to advertise ur busniess to promote baking soda? Advertising Agent needs fired ! Put me in charge and ill have sales increase by 50%less year!

[@GGVanilla]

One company decides to help us average people not waste money on things we don't need and you have a problem with that? I'm more likely to go to Auto zone knowing they're not going to rip me off or sell me things I don't need and actually care about their customer. 👍

[@ricardonarvaez1628]

Beautiful hair just keep it away from the fun blades love.

[@christophercarrillo4231]

radiator?