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@gjones77773 жыл бұрын
quick tip....baking soda and hot water works great. I use an old peanut butter jar so I can add the baking soda, water, and shake it up really well. ALSO, with the jar you can put the battery connectors in the water in the jar, and the solution will eat away all the corrosion that cant be gotten to with a wire brush. Works really well ... thanks for the video ....
@Nick-cr1ww9 жыл бұрын
one tip man, always take off the negative side first...even for cleaning just one side. then put back on positive, then negative.
@ninjaOboy4 жыл бұрын
@Kevin Pocasangre i think it's just common practice cause a lot of people aren't careful or don't understand how to be careful with their battery so it prevents damage?
@supboy6664 жыл бұрын
@Kevin Pocasangre because if you leave the negative connected and touch the positive battery post against any metal from the car it short circuits thats why
@gibson76544 жыл бұрын
@Kevin Pocasangre because otherwise it might go boom.
@ericsaur97914 жыл бұрын
It's because vehicles are common ground. If you attempt the positive first and your wrench touches anything metal on the vehicle it will ground out the battery. I even heard that the wrench can weld right on. P The battery might explode. But if you do the negative post first all you have to worry about is your wrench touching the positive post. Also it a good idea to never lay any tools on a battery.
@aceventura70644 жыл бұрын
Plus current ,dc current flows neg to pos. the neg side can. Load up and then hooking up pos create a voltage surge damaging some IC components
@adamarroyo86663 жыл бұрын
Wanted to help my dad out so I watched this , I acted like I knew what I was doing , thanks dude , helped out a bunch
@leekstuntin94212 жыл бұрын
Definitely been there 🤣🤣
@knight808.2 жыл бұрын
Lol you know the vibes
@TESLA-fc6wm2 жыл бұрын
Naaa,,just bring beer.!
@bobmoynes17856 жыл бұрын
I have found that it is necessary to watch several, sometimes as many as 10 or 12 videos before I find one that is going to work best. Even having to watch so many, utube has saved me endless hours and quite a lot of hard earned money. Thank you
@johnwilson78092 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS REMOVE THE GROUND WIRE FIRST before touching the hot wire with a metal wrench. If you don't, and accidently touch the wretch to the chassis, you will start welding the wrench to the chassis.
@genegene68492 жыл бұрын
Korek
@jaidastallworth53952 жыл бұрын
What’s a ground wire?
@johnwilson78092 жыл бұрын
@@jaidastallworth5395 The battery wire that is connected to "ground", aka the chassis.
@jackfrost84392 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly. Video neglected this super important step.
@LoudStereoTINYDICK2 жыл бұрын
Im guessing youve welded a wrench to your chassis before 😂
@roseperrin75966 жыл бұрын
Wow! Finally a repair I can do even at my age - 67. Very informative, clear and visual instructions. Thank you.
@nataliecp10504 жыл бұрын
Great job on the video I am a 66 year old mom I am the type of woman who has always enjoyed doing her own Car repairs as long as there are minor of course and special cleanups like this video shows thanks again good video keep up the good work
@vossboss2204 жыл бұрын
HOORAY FOR me being the only person in the world with no baking soda on hand
@TheEliteShatter4 жыл бұрын
Nope I'm in the same boat and have ran into multiple occasions I need it lately..
@MrGriff3054 жыл бұрын
What if you don't use baking soda?
@TheEliteShatter4 жыл бұрын
@@MrGriff305 buy terminal cleaner
@michaelreid854 жыл бұрын
just pore boiling water over it works and no mess to clean up
@vossboss2204 жыл бұрын
@@michaelreid85 don't worry dude this was 7 months ago
@thebradoctor6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Most of all, you got straight to the points! I cleaned my terminal on my F250! Thanks again!
@billconsig3 жыл бұрын
Take off the neg terminal before messing with the positive. Saves a lot of arcs and sparks.
@BalvinderSingh-ve6nb2 жыл бұрын
I am agree
@mckennamcvey13912 жыл бұрын
Thank you :’)
@alejandracisneros41762 жыл бұрын
Am I literally clueless how do I know which one is which ? Does it say on the battery ?
@jmor22522 жыл бұрын
@@alejandracisneros4176 Black is negative, red is positive
@alejandracisneros41762 жыл бұрын
@@jmor2252 thank you so much🙏🏽
@Chan.man7 Жыл бұрын
Here 8 years later…. About to go clean the terminal on my 2019 Chevy Colorado. Hey thanks Mike!!👍🏻👷🏻♂️
@nonyavyorbus20852 жыл бұрын
For safety precautions you're always supposed to disconnect the negative side of the battery before the positive side. It can literally blow up in your face. You also want to make sure that all of the battery acid is washed the vehicles engine compartment especially any electrical wiring because the acid will eat through the insulation and wire's will then start shorting out. The best way to make sure it's all off is plain water rinse it thoroughly. Don't worry the water won't do any damage because all the electrical connectors have weather pack seals. Oh BTW the amp cable had nothing to do with the corrosion it's your battery that's leaking at the battery post and the battery should be replaced
@damonjohnson70442 жыл бұрын
If you got to do all that you might as well take it to the shop
@nonyavyorbus20852 жыл бұрын
@@damonjohnson7044if you don't do all that you will be taking to the shop with electrical issues. It should be done right if you're going to post this on KZbin it's very misleading that will only create more issues then to actually help.
@frederickwilliams21832 жыл бұрын
Agree , My Toyota has the same problem year 2 of 2 of my Interstate 12V .
@ivorjones66182 жыл бұрын
@@nonyavyorbus2085 all you need to get rid of batt corrosion is a kettle of boiling water pour it on job done have used this method for 50 odd years never had a problem a old school mechanic told me this it does work
@nabeelsaeed31812 жыл бұрын
@@ivorjones6618 someone also told me to do this.. but i am not sure if to pour boiling water or warm water.. also can i just open the hood and put water on terminals without removing terminal or anything..? Can you please advise… Thanks
@buckobob338 жыл бұрын
The two caps on the front of your battery are vent caps. You have to be careful not to let the water/ baking soda mix get into the battery. It will neutralize the acid if you do this too often. Always wear safety glasses with side shields or preferably a full face shield. The water in the battery breaks down to it's component parts. It becomes a gas from the charging and heat. H2O : 2 parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. The gas is very explosive. With the ground wire still on and you make an accidental connection to the red positive terminal from say a metal tool or a can it will be more then enough heat and or spark to blow up the battery. Acid, shrapnel and fire will be only inches from where you were working. Stay safe.
@Ethanm3533 жыл бұрын
Please can you tell me if it's safe to use the baking soda/water method on a connected terminal. I can't even disconnect mine.
@Ethanm3533 жыл бұрын
or can i use PB blaster? Bc it seems to be more rust than corrosion
@usmnichols86363 жыл бұрын
@@Ethanm353 not recommended
@TN-bm6dh3 жыл бұрын
Thank you chemist!
@gunzmith29r2 жыл бұрын
@@Ethanm353 not until you take off your ground cable then put some wide tape across the battery half that has the caps ,,tape a grocery bag over it or something so the soda and water dont seep into your batter like thie guys did..soda is an anti acid and will kill your battery if it gets into the battery...then when your finished cleaning the teminals spray the entire battery with your garden hose then take the tape and plastic bag or whatever you use to cover the acid holes off and spray your battery again o make sure you get all traces of soda off your battery..soda in battery equals battery death.
@katzkatcher9 жыл бұрын
When i change my oil i always put a little on my battery terminals.It keeps the corrosion away & doesn't cost nothin extra. Good video any how.
@waellerbe5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this example with us. This video gives me some ideas that I can use to work on the corrosion that I see on the battery in my vehicle.
@VincentScales4 жыл бұрын
Before winter season starts, disconnect the terminals and clean them with a wire brush. Reconnect, then smear with petroleum jelly. The jelly will prevent corrosion and help keep the battery cranking all winter long!
@talithaarrand84887 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike for posting this video on how to clean battery terminals! It was very helpful for this 56 yrs. old Grandma. lol ....I'm going to see if I can do this. Sincerely, Talitha
@heybuddy33964 жыл бұрын
How did it go talitha?
@chrispy99134 жыл бұрын
hey buddy I don’t think she made it man...:(
@sageunknown63074 жыл бұрын
@Rob Genson well what if you just use hot water. ?
@preselrattananikum3794 жыл бұрын
Just pikir got after over those battery terminal . After got water dry up squeeze 1-2" length of tooth paste mix 2-3 table spoon of water in a small cup or bowl stir well dilute toothpaste just apply over battery terminal an surrounding corroded area , leavw it dry and it will stop further corrosion and prevent terminals battery to oxidiate again.
@carriebrooks41742 жыл бұрын
@@chrispy9913 🤣
@ohgoodgodno8 жыл бұрын
I appreciate videos like this that show us non-car-repair types how to do what seems like the simplest task to any mechanic. Thanks for posting this.
@kelela37clch6 жыл бұрын
Thankfully, I had all the tools I needed in the garage and baking soda in the house! After prepping the area accordingly, reading the reviews and adhering to a strict safety regimen, the cleaning process worked wonderfully well! Appreciate the instructional video!
@davidgolding34573 жыл бұрын
I was told to remove corrosion from battery terminals with warm water, when was an apprentice motor mechanic in the 1950, and it always worked.
@johnfairhurst84653 жыл бұрын
Me too David.
@imasmurfy12 жыл бұрын
Can the battery cables be left on if just using water? Not sure if i have a tool for removing cables?
@jamesglenn5202 жыл бұрын
You still need to have something to Neutralize the Acid to stop the corrosion.
@GwenetteWriterSinclair8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Helpful and slow enough to follow. Thanks for all the comment below as well about disconnecting safely. AND yes WEAR GOGGLES - I actually had a battery blow up in my face years ago - luckily I had on thick, over-sized prescription glasses.
@GetRhythm20118 жыл бұрын
Good job Mike. I'll add an extra kudo for you wearing safety gloves, and add as well folks ought to always wear safety goggles or at least safety glasses to avoid any potential eye contact with corrosive material of any kind. an air filter over the mouth is never a bad idea either, but many would consider overkill. If corrosion is airborne, it's bad news. Most folks blow it off instinctively, and as such stand a risk of breathing some of it in. Simply put, BE CAREFUL, TAKE OBVIOUS PRECAUTIONS, AND BE THOROUGH, so you are not back soon to do it all again. Great upload Mike. keep up the good work.
@cameronzy2794 жыл бұрын
Never had a corrosion problem on a car battery until I installed an amplified head unit, gave everything a deep scrub and even had to dip the leads into the baking soda solution. Never did I think it'd pull that green crap off but it worked like magic. Even got some dielectric gel and lubed the piss out of everything.
@zarrzarr1535 жыл бұрын
thanks for making this video and posting it, it really helps lots of people like me in need of some education and help.
@pegadamczyk50078 жыл бұрын
Great video, for the common person!! An old tooth brush can also be used to clean it. I didn't know about the battery terminal protector. Thanks for the post!!!
@joenissan8 жыл бұрын
Mix the baking soda with the water in a paper cup FIRST! Then pour it on.
@akbt23 жыл бұрын
What would be the baking soda to water ratio?
@flyings.monster68453 жыл бұрын
Angela Beutel looked like about 1:1, maybe a bit heavy on the baking soda. It’s not really critical though. Stable bases are safer, so you want more than the acid, and the water just makes it wet enough so it’ll react. No calculations needed.
@jeffeverde13 жыл бұрын
@@akbt2 you want a thin paste. An old toothbrush works great to apply the baking soda solution and to work it into the nooks and crannies. Continue applying the solution until it stops foaming (notice while he's wiping his off, that it's still foaming - that means the acid has not been completely neutralized)
@sandyperez82703 жыл бұрын
That actually makes more sense 👌
@TaureanRuler3 жыл бұрын
i thought the same thing lol
@jassyolvera16173 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video . Came to the dealer for only a oil change and they scared me saying the battery was leaking acid and my car would stop working anytime now . I was so closed to buying a new battery!! Thanks
@kennethlapointesongwriter33302 жыл бұрын
Yeah but maybe it was leaking acid. This is just battery terminal corrosion. Two different things.
@QuentinNeillАй бұрын
Gotta know @jassyolvera1617 - did the battery go bad or was it a Stealership move? Checking back in 2025 for an answer.
@aarongarcia11019 ай бұрын
This is a great tip for the older vehicles to keep them in great shape
@natashanichole72968 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike this help me a lot on my Mercedes. Of course I played it over and over while doing the cleaning, and I didnt even brake a nail!!!! lol :)
@paulr13052 жыл бұрын
Make sure your battery is completely sealed if you get any baking soda into battery it will flatten your battery and shorten its usefulness . Acid and base do not mix together. The best alternative is to just pour hot tap where over the corrosion instead. Best to remove negitive cable first then positive cable.
@BlueRain5082 жыл бұрын
Shop tried telling me I needed a battery and an alternator. I suspected corrosion was the problem. Used the baking soda and toothbrush method and it started up like new. Mechanics really try to take advantage of women. Thank god for youtube.
@im4pees3 жыл бұрын
As a child, I was shown to pour Coke "yes the soda" on your battery corrosion and it will disappear .
@jamespinckard42105 жыл бұрын
If you would simply mix the baking soda with the water first and then pour in onto the terminal it would work much better and less messy.
@711600002 жыл бұрын
If you don't have the anti corrosion spray you can take wheel bearing grease and coat the entire terminal and clamp with it after cleaning to keep out air and moisture. I've had connections stay clean for the life of the battery that way.
@slowstihatch6777 жыл бұрын
So easy and quick! Thanks for the video. 😎
@aryan1313ful6 жыл бұрын
Note- he used a lot of baking soda on this- you can premix a teaspoon (for example) with water first. A wire brush is recommended but I use an old tooth brush as long as I toss it afterwards or keep it with car supplies.
@philipwebb9602 жыл бұрын
I use my wife's toothbrush.
@imchillin88242 жыл бұрын
@@philipwebb960 savage 😂
@tolloromassi99 Жыл бұрын
@@philipwebb960 Chad move.
@cac75498 жыл бұрын
Very good video. I have been around cars all my life. I used the batteries that had the terminals on the side for some of my cars for a long time years and years and I never had a battery corrosion problem with them. As soon as I switched to the type with the terminals on the top the problems started.
@nonyavyorbus20852 жыл бұрын
You didn't switch batteries you switch vehicle makes from GM to anything else but GM
@jamesglenn5202 жыл бұрын
That's because the life expectancy of the battery is longer than any GM Vehicle 😂🤣
@guyster71488 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS remove the NEGATIVE Terminal cover then the POSITIVE, and replace starting with the POSITIVE..... Other than that life saving information, great job!
@frederickw16555 жыл бұрын
Removing the negative. I know that's what we were taught but the only thing I can figure why is that the negative is the output for the battery. I've tried both, but get the same little spark from either side. What were you taught? Me, Navy training.
@arrowsoutphil5 жыл бұрын
Since the Negative is attached to ground, you risk getting shocked if you remove the positive while the negative is still attached and if at any time your wrench touches a grounded component inside your car. Thanks for your service!
@condor56354 жыл бұрын
Wire brush works fantastic for removing corrosion. Use dielectric grease for connections. Thanks for posting
@mayAdam88883 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing these tips, now I have to get some tools instead of hot water which was a tip from my neighbor!
@robertrandom34509 жыл бұрын
I think the battery terminal protector is supposed to be sprayed on after the terminal is tightened. (not before) Also you always want to disconnect the negative terminal first. Reconnect the negative last.
@InventorOwner9 жыл бұрын
Robert Random EXACTLY - spraying it on BEFORE you reconnect only introduces more resistance into the circuit thereby degrading the service of the battery.
@Fella488 жыл бұрын
thank you, was wondering this myself. so you do want to disconnect the wires before cleaning? not just the one you need to clean right,
@lbschatz5 жыл бұрын
Vasoline applied to the battery terminal will PREVENT corrosion!
@oldarthritichands41375 жыл бұрын
Yes Robert that is for after post is clean n tight. Also have seen guys spray wd-40 on posts.
@la1965 жыл бұрын
@@oldarthritichands4137 What every happened to using good old fashioned white lithium grease. Is that not a good thing to use these days?
@mooglemy38135 жыл бұрын
Simply take warm water (not hot) and pour it accross the battery and terminals use an old tooth brush to gently clean any residue that wasnt removed. Repeat if necessary and rinse all the residue off and flush the area thouroughly above and below the battery and its box with a garden hose . Do this before you touch a terminal for cleaning. If it is mild corrosion you may not need to remove the terminals. Keep your battery clean using this method and no more problem. The battery discharges accross the terminals when it's damp or wet and the battery is dirty. Dissimilar metals cause corrosion problem . And don't overtighten the terminals they have a pinch factor and overtightening them and bottoming out the bolt negates the holding or clamping effect = means they are not tight. This is not an old trick or hack it's an ancient inexpensive one that anyone can do. After your done buy a tube of dielectric grease and coat the terminals or the battery posts befor reinstalling them, this reduces or stops the corrosion completely. FYI dielectric grease insnt a lube, it waterproofs terminals and is conductive. Its used in electrical connectors throughout vehicles and many electrical applications. A small tube will last a long time as little is required. This got overanylized and beat to death when it's simple and easy. Don't need baking soda, could use vinegar but not necessary for a automotive style battery. So for you old dogs with the simple Warm Water Rinse, glad some of you are still around. One other point to the unaware, Google the cause(s) and be enlightened, don't just take a BoobTube vid or comment as gospel and that includes my post. Not just saying.
@royblackburn1163 Жыл бұрын
Dielectric grease is non conductive, better using contact paste.
@robertgowdey11 ай бұрын
It never ceases to amaze me how people make videos like this for free. Computer videos of how to put them together, work on your car, whatever. True heroes!
@skipitydooda60194 жыл бұрын
looks easy enough I will do my riding lawn mower tomorrow thank you
@testacorsa1507 жыл бұрын
2:13 the water in itself washes the acid away. You are just adding a foaming effect of a base (the soda) mixing with an acid, but it's not doing anything for the terminals. Very hot water is all you need, and an old toothbrush and a towel :)
@bobbusby50583 жыл бұрын
I just use hot water also, melts it right away.
@jcaimhigher59522 жыл бұрын
Best answer actually
@arelicastrejon32212 жыл бұрын
Can I just pour hot water over it without disconnecting it??
@kennethlapointesongwriter33302 жыл бұрын
Yeah but look at the foaming man...the foaming. We are easily amused.
@ivorjones66182 жыл бұрын
@@arelicastrejon3221 yes
@JohnBarrow19619 жыл бұрын
Not that it hurts anything to put the corrosion resistor on the black terminal, but it's really not necessary. The black (negative) terminal is the cathode in the corrosion cell, which is all a battery is, and the red (positive) is the anode. The anode always corrodes in a corrosion cell, while the cathode doesn't. The corroding anode actually protects the cathode from corroding (cathodic protection), in the same way steel pipelines are protected.. Thanks for the helpful video.
@joeboyko21388 жыл бұрын
+John B Good point, we used cathodic protection on under ground storage tanks at gas stations...till we switched to fiberglass...I wish I would of installed an anode bag on my 92 4runner. I drove it to the salvage yard with the rear axle ready to twist out of the frame.
@soilmanted6 жыл бұрын
So how come I have seen the same green corrosion on negative terminals, not only where they connect to the battery, but where they connect to ground, connect to the car's metal body panel?
@rac3r55 жыл бұрын
Sorry bud, I have to disagree. The reason I got to this video is because of corrosion on my black terminal. Like a massive amount.
@fernadolara60935 жыл бұрын
@@soilmanted dhx8
@soilmanted5 жыл бұрын
@@fernadolara6093 eiy9, or egw7, depending upon your point of view.
@grantbrimhall5 ай бұрын
do you need to do both sides? or just the positive side? I see mostly corrosion on the positive side, then on the little screws on the top of the j-hooks that are part of the battery clamp holding it in place, then last I see a little on the negative side. just clean them all? and put the grease/red-spray on them all?
@markanton2349 Жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT!!!! Looks like you got baking soda with water down in the cells, KISS THAT BATTERY GOODBYE! Proper way of doing it is make a paste with the baking soda so that you can wipe it away rather than flushing it away with water which will get it everywhere
@HowToVideoChannel6 жыл бұрын
I've always loved using baking soda and water to clean off the corrosion on battery terminals. It is super fast and with a little rinse and maybe some light brushing they are cleaner than ever!
@jdsirrom67642 жыл бұрын
Do u think that this is the reason that my truck won’t start , all of a sudden? I see corrosion on the positive terminal.
@HowToVideoChannel Жыл бұрын
@@jdsirrom6764 Very possible.
@MultiOutdoorman9 жыл бұрын
Hey dude, I don't mean to be a stiff or anything...but see that bubbling around the filler cap? That's the alkaline baking soda solution draining down into the electrolyte (acid ?) The soda is great for neutralising acid but its gonna leak down into the battery and dissolve the acid inside !! Not ideal really. Personally, i would mix up a paste in a separate container and dab a paper towel onto the terminal to minimise the flooding that just occurred. Hope you don't mind me commenting.? Have a great day my friend.
@superchili90576 жыл бұрын
MultiOutdoorman Great safety advices!
@neowolfe6 жыл бұрын
Well why dont you make a video and show us what you're talking about?
@evandickson196 жыл бұрын
MultiOutdoorman this is how a real competent person responds to videos.
@opera936 жыл бұрын
MultiOutdoorman )
@mikemike73265 жыл бұрын
MultiOutdoorman Id like to see this vid as well
@mybatterycare78377 жыл бұрын
Thank you mikesvlogtv for providing such interesting information.
@macairekamba84144 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you♥️!
@charliesingh38327 жыл бұрын
just wondering is it safe for water to get on the battery like that? im thinking of trying this but i was worried about the water on it
@kellyokamoto16047 жыл бұрын
I would NOT recommend doing this!!! First, disconn NEG, then POS. Second, do NOT pour baking soda, then water on your battery!!! Doing this MAY damage your battery as the water/baking soda solution CAN flow into the battery cells neutralizing the acid in your battery and ruining it. A better method is to make a paste with the baking soda and a bit of water and then brush it on, wait a couple of minutes, then wipe it off till clean. Repeat as necessary. Then use some 200-400 grit sandpaper or a Scotch Brite pad and gently polish the terminals. Then slap it back together with some petroleum jelly/vasoline on the terminals. Done.
@xMorTeKx6 жыл бұрын
it did flow into the cells lol @ 3:00 see the bubbles on the cell caps bubbling in the crack
@soilmanted6 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. I just pour the soda solution on slowly, carefully, and shallowly so it can't get into the battery, then I soak it up with a paper towel, then pour water the same way.
@buddhiciancio61296 жыл бұрын
You can also tape over the cells first
@jonathanluu72906 жыл бұрын
G&K Ol' School fuck i almost fucked up my battery..good thing i took a dab and sat down to read the comments first.. thank you, stay terpy✌
@antigen45 жыл бұрын
not to mention it being the wrong thing to use to neutralize alkali ... jesus has no one here been to high school? (you know - chemistry class) ????
@woodsoncircle4 жыл бұрын
This helped me a lot! Thank u sir and have a good day.
@faithogilbert51572 жыл бұрын
You saved me a lot of money just now!! Thanks. God bless.
@BiancaSanabria6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I'll ne cleaning mine out tomorrow.
@nickhlawka70733 жыл бұрын
Pour vinegar on it. It dissolves instantly. It will even display bright shiny copper. If you want to soak it for a while use a paper towel. Fold it over a few times, put it on top of the terminal and pour the vinegar on it. The paper towel will hold the vinegar there until you wash it away. Then clean it with a wire brush.
@jamesglenn5202 жыл бұрын
Pour Vinegar/Acid on the battery to clean the Acid off???😖🤯 You use the Soda to Neutralize the Acid first before touching it and spreading it everywhere like he did in the video 👍
@nickhlawka70732 жыл бұрын
@@jamesglenn520 How bout this? You do it your way. I'll do it a way that I know works very well. Everyone's happy.
@andyleyva18283 жыл бұрын
What’s the dislikes for trolls? This is an informative video and it worked for me. You can also use a lime squeeze the lime juice over the terminals and give it like 5 min then rinse with water. Works great! Thank you for the video.
@tonyaction52842 жыл бұрын
Mike, thank you for this very informative video, it helped me out🤙🏼 You’re da Man!!!!
@Ronbajista9 жыл бұрын
1:24 Never hit the terminal clamps like that. They are super easy to break.
@timrit38178 жыл бұрын
disconnect the negative terminal first. Keeps you from completing the circuit
@bobbyscott70314 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks! I find it easier to use a baking soda paste and a wire brush Versus throwing some baking soda and dumping water on it, which makes a mess.
@fish_fry72 жыл бұрын
Well, I know this is a late comment but thank you so much for this video. It was very informative.
@michaelbedell65232 жыл бұрын
Also, I suggest first covering the vents with Saran wrap, place a layer of paper towels on top and around the battery base, place the terminal clamp on top of the paper towels, then slowly pour a water/baking soda mix for minimizing a cleanup. Otherwise good presentation.
@MichaelSimmons.5 жыл бұрын
If you're going to use this baking soda method, you can control where the water goes a lot better, by using a spray bottle.
@crocodile200611 ай бұрын
Yeah this was kinda silly.... all the battery acid is now eating away his battery tray
@lexpee3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tip, it works fine with my big battery-bank.
@jo-annbrits2122 Жыл бұрын
It worked, thank you so much. Saved me tons of cash.
@davec14639 жыл бұрын
The problem is actually a chemical reaction from the fumes of the battery ,it forms a sulfide compound (corrosion) . Hot water as was noted here is the best solution and if you provide an alternative piece of metal (copper penny) the buildup will be on that instead of the terminal .Coke works because of the acid (citric ) contained in it ,just don't get it on your paint .
@jamesglenn5202 жыл бұрын
You don't use the Acid in the Coke to clean the Acid off the battery 😲😖 It's the Soda in the Coke that Neutralizes the Acid buildup on the battery and terminals👍
@sneakypress Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave C. Correct. Battery corrosion is caused by hydrogen gas being released from the sulfuric acid inside the battery. As the gasses react to the ambient atmosphere, it begins to produce a corrosive environment. Other elements such as moisture and salts only accelerate the process. But, don’t you mean a ‘ sulfate ‘ compound ? 🧐 Battery terminal corrosion is easy to identify. It’s the white, green or bluish stuff on your vehicles battery posts, battery terminals or battery cables. The white substance which you see around battery terminals is either lead sulfate or anhydrous copper sulfate. Anhydrous copper sulfate changes to blue color when exposed to moisture. The bluish material which you see around corroded battery terminals is hydrated copper sulfate and typically experience with copper connectors.Battery corrosion is a poor conductor of electricity, as it increases resistance within the circuit. As a result, the increased resistance can lead to transient current flow, which typically leads to your car not starting. This information was obtained from an article titled:- “Ultimate guide to clean and remove car battery corrosion”. (Author: Mandy Phillips.)
@amjathkhan20046 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Same question as other people in the comment. 1. Shouldn't you have to remove neg. first? 2. Wouldn't it be more wise to avoid the water and use a flat tip screw driver or any such tools to remove the corrosion?
@samhain9394 Жыл бұрын
Yes; and yes-dry scrubbing to remove most of the build-up without splashing it all over the surrounding insulation tubing and components, and then cleaning with a paste of baking soda + the smallest amount of water and wiping away, then rinsing with clean water would be best. Keeping the baking soda away from the vents (where it pools up and bubbles in that channel running mid-way across the battery casing) is notable, since the cleaning solution will have an unwanted effect with the battery solution if it leaks inside. The battery casing is fine with water-they're designed to handle weather. But applying the anti-corrosive grease to the post and clamp before reconnection is not proper application of the technique either. You want to coat the *connection* in anti-corrosive material and ensure the firmest, most consistent connection between the power source (terminal post) and power delivery (clamp) possible. Adding dielectric grease (which does not carry current) between the two is Opposite Day.
@beri232 Жыл бұрын
So did that red battery post spray actually work? Does it keep the post from corroding again?
@gailjohnson66705 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
@sleekcartim8 жыл бұрын
or u can spray a lil WD-40 on terminals, its conductive
@moondarck7 жыл бұрын
Rinse well with hot water , and when you are done just spray some WD40 or any motor oil on the connector = good to go. For even longer results cut a circular piece of thick fabric , make a hole the size of the battery pole , soak the fabric into motor oil, place it over the pole, put back your wire connector , tighten it and you're done. No more corrosion.
@ivorjones66182 жыл бұрын
use copper grease on battery terminals
@danbasta36772 жыл бұрын
Or use regular greese. Better yet dilithium electrical greese. Important part of all of this is to alwas keep the battery components clean of carrosian, which, will give you sure starts as your battery starts your car, your alternator takes over the electricity running through your car operating the lights and other accessories within your car or truck.
@jamesglenn5202 жыл бұрын
@@danbasta3677 O my God😲 Spellchecker is a wonderful thing 👍 Grees/Grease Dilithium/Dialectic 😖😂🤣
@benburwick3403 Жыл бұрын
@@jamesglenn520 Yikes. Spellcheck only helps if you have the right word to start with. I think what you're looking for is _dielectric_ grease. Dialectic is what you talk through with your shrink. 😐
@jamesglenn520 Жыл бұрын
@@benburwick3403 Funny how long it took for someone to finally notice 🤣 😂 And yes it was my intention to misspell it and see if anyone noticed 🤭😁
@vicburrack57405 жыл бұрын
To all the armchair mechanics that are telling this dude what to do or not to do - at least he was the nice enough to post the video to help others - which is more than what you're doing by needlessly critiquing him - go post your own videos
@stevecausey15904 жыл бұрын
all the corrosion you dropped down in the engine compartment, what is it eating up?
@shylohxx_7 жыл бұрын
should've turned off the wind.
@NavinBetamax6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, ...He could not find the Switch.......LOL
@iloveafricanfood84126 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@thaopham11246 жыл бұрын
put a tissue paper over mic. and the wind is silent.
@eddbee55935 жыл бұрын
Hilarious and true.
@natidiva2475 жыл бұрын
Lol
@carlpen8507 жыл бұрын
An old trick to prevent acid corrosion build up on your battery terminals in the 1st place is to glue a couple of pennies about an inch and a half from the terminal... corrosion goes onto the pennies and not the terminal, then clean off the pennies with a wire brush or use the baking soda method as in this video or just scrape off the pennies and replace them... also it's a good idea to grease your terminals to prevent corrosion build up.
@shamilton6328 Жыл бұрын
Reason it’s an “old trick” is because sacrificial anodes are irrelevant for pennies made after 1983. Reason why people still swear it works is because batteries are sealed much better than they used to be.
@samhain9394 Жыл бұрын
Why cant I see the reply marked here? Weird. I was curious what the commentary on this tip was.
@MRTV49 Жыл бұрын
Great job 👍🏾simple and easy.
@monahumada75353 жыл бұрын
I have never seen anyone apply the spray or grease onto the terminal before they connected the cable. I won't stress it anymore. Cool vid!
@patrickmitchell1003 жыл бұрын
Be careful with grease sometime it can cause no connection. I use crc electric grease and a light light application is ok but if you over due it wont start
@monahumada75353 жыл бұрын
@@patrickmitchell100 thats what i was told. I just slather the grease onto the felt pads, slide the end onto the terminal and slather the rest. I have never had a corrosion problem not adding anything to the inside of the cable end and onto the terminal.
@genegene68492 жыл бұрын
"🛎🛎 SAFETY FIRST Fellows, could b nice to 👉DETACH both wires from d batt. b4 cleaning batt terminals. ✌"
@x-man50565 жыл бұрын
NEVER disconnect the positive before you disconnect the negative. I don't care how many times you've done it w/o issue or how careful you think you are. ALWAYS disconnect Neg first. ALWAYS reconnect the Neg last. It's the only safe way. BTW- Coke or Pepsi will clean off all that corrosion w/o the mess but either way you need to hose all that acid/corrosion/debris off and out. Also, to do the cable, get old tooth brush wet and dip it in baking soda so you can clean in there good. Wear eye protection as well as gloves. Any of that watery debris/corrosion gets on your cloths, expect a hole or wear old clothes.
@projectmanagement23565 жыл бұрын
It make no real difference. Electrical potential in a non forward biased circuit has an equal polarity potential. Ass
@x-man50565 жыл бұрын
@@projectmanagement2356 - You obviously don't no shit about auto electrical system basics. Every piece of bare metal around the battery is Negative. Any time you remove Positive cable first and accidentally touch Negative with the wrench while still in contact with Positive you are going to complete the circuit and cause an arch. A real auto mechanic knows this. Fool.
@projectmanagement23565 жыл бұрын
@@x-man5056 Well, while I do perform all vehicle maintenance and repairs on my own vehicles, I am actually not a mechanic. Though I am used to working with high voltage, and under circumstances that would no doubt make you uncomfortable.
@x-man50565 жыл бұрын
@@projectmanagement2356 Not uncomfortable at all. I know how a 12v DC system works. I have high degree of education and experience with Electricity, Electronics and automobile electrical systems. Certified Navy Nuclear/SubSafe in 2012. I don't give people advice about things I have little or no experience with. I don't mess with systems I don't have certainty of safe work practices. You seem to assume allot of things you have little or no knowledge of. Based on your statements your life insurance company ought to raise your premiums.
@projectmanagement23565 жыл бұрын
@@x-man5056 I am referring to my career. I routinely short high current dc at work. I dont have the luxury of being 100% prepared for what repair I need to effect. I am paid to solve problems quickly with limited time or resources to make decisions. Something you clearly distance your self from.
@getgive56808 ай бұрын
Thanks for being a blessing 😊
@josephinearriaga70284 жыл бұрын
first time I saw your channel I subscribe and this was very helpful they want me to buy battery terminals was suggested to me who knows how much that will cost
@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli9 жыл бұрын
Would you ever consider simply removing the battery and cleaning it outside of the vehicle? Any reason you leave it in the vehicle and pour stuff right in the engine bay?
@ccenda31092 жыл бұрын
Did it to my car with the battery still in the engine bay with no problem
@tbrwn25482 жыл бұрын
Too much work
@S0lidState9 жыл бұрын
VINEGAR works wonders on terminal corrosion, and after it dissolves pour water or use a hose to wash the residue off, then unscrew wires IF you want to inspect further, most cases you don't have to, after rinsing you can use paper towels to wipe up.
@davidangelamelcher95912 жыл бұрын
I've found a liberal flush with water after using baking soda and water usually works better than all the towel wiping action. Cleaning and lubricating the threads on the hold down J bolts saves a lot of grief later also.
@900stx7 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, plus flushing with water get everything clean like hardware and the battery tray.
@andytieu6044 жыл бұрын
My car has a weak crank start up will this help that? Not super weak but noticable
@davidtrautman64826 жыл бұрын
You spent too much time in cleaning up the mess you made. It would have been better to remove the battery from the car. Cheap easy protector is plain old vasilene..
@breakfastclub39093 жыл бұрын
which is just pure clean old grease
@laptopdragon3 жыл бұрын
lots of things can be utilized, to varying effects.
@rickooful9 жыл бұрын
thanks man,you just save me $42
@ava1983 жыл бұрын
The protective spray i bought comes with a spray cleaner for corrosion.. I take it i just spray it on and wipe it off? Can I do any damage 2 the terminals cleaning them .. my 1st time doing this.. also whats a shim?
@nicholas_h_r16432 жыл бұрын
So as for the red wire that has corroded do we need to replace it or just clean it...
@Liefpj7 жыл бұрын
good vid, if u want..a toothbrush and water rinse would be better.
@cravinbob5 жыл бұрын
Chad is correct to say never do this to a battery. Batteries are vented so baking soda WILL get into the cells and you will be replacing the battery soon. Lead acid batteries put off hydrogen gas which is very explosive and needs venting and that is where the shit gets in that you have poured on your battery. This shade tree mechanic video is bad advice and should have told you wear eye protection and to DISCONNECT the negative terminal first. A spark can cause an explosion. I have witnessed it. The corrosion on the terminal comes from the small gap between the terminal post and battery case. Clean the mess with a wire-brush and make the terminal post shine. Then before putting the clamp back on place a red round felt protector on the the terminal, you have seen them in the store with all the battery stuff. Oil the felt and place it on the terminal and then the cable clamp. The felt stops the gas from creating the white acid deposits on the clamp. Make sure terminals are tight. If your battery ever dies from headlights left on etc charge it on a proper charger asap. The alternator will not charge it enough and will overheat trying to so you will soon be buying an alternator and a battery. If you do as this fellow is instructing you may be buying a white cane and a seeing eye dog too! If your car is not driven for a week cput a charger on the battery. Get a load tester as well to see what condition your battery is in. My last battery was a 4 year and it lasted over 7 years. Auto batteries are not made to run inverters or stereos or power amplifiers. If your power amp needs capacitors then buy the dang capacitors. You can also get a deep cycle battery to run items such as TV or stereos with an inverter (DC to AC). Deep cycles do not have the amps for a starter but can be discharged a few hundred times and recharged. Auto batteries can be discharged a few times- then they are ruined.
@zjaz70614 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips
@plugger49452 жыл бұрын
Cravinbob is spot on! Some people should refrain from putting out information that is NOT CORRECT. There’s at least THREE things this guys video did wrong. Please- Don’t put out shoddy information.
@genegene68492 жыл бұрын
" thanks for sharing d EASY way to remove corrosion from d batt terminals. " 👍
@blenderkm44675 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Very helpful video!
@MrSparkyframes9 жыл бұрын
mix the baking soda IN warm water......then submerge the wire and/or pour it over/on the terminal MUCH cleaner method When done use Silicon Grease/lube to prevent ANY corrosion.....DON'T pay 99c+ for those little packets....get a LARGE tube in the plumbing section of an hardware store for $3-5
@maddmoney694 жыл бұрын
instead of a shim, you can also just stick a metal screw in between the tightener to create a better hold. It holds the terminal in place great and its a cheap fix.
@samhain9394 Жыл бұрын
That would create an incomplete/inefficient seal between the clamp and the terminal post, though. If and when anything becomes a bit loose from vibrations of the engine and the act of driving, the jiggling clamp/screw could cause a short in the circuit, followed by a 35,000⁰F arc flash as the current jumps from the terminal to the clamp through the gap. This could easily explode your battery, especially on a hot day with a volume of extremely flammable & heavy hydrogen sulfide gas lingering beneath the hood on top of your battery where it is vented by the casing during operation. Not a good idea. This is what we call a "hack job," AKA "redneck fix," AKA "fatal mistake."
@dattan34733 жыл бұрын
Hi mike thank you you show us you very nice helping people they do not know like me thank you gain