Battery Terminal Corrosion: What it is, how it affect your car, and how to avoid it.
Picture this: you’re headed for a day of hiking at Laurelhurst Park. But, before you hit the trails, you’re hit with your first road block before you even leave the garage: a car that won’t start. So, you pop the hood and take a look. And what you find is a battery terminals that are covered with blueish ash corrosion. But what does it mean when your car’s battery terminals become corroded? To answer this question, the experts at Meineke in Portland explore what battery terminal corrosion is, what it does to your car or truck battery, and how to avoid it from happening.
Battery Terminal Corrosion
Battery terminal corrosion means that a buildup of a white, blue, or greenish substance has formed around the battery posts or cable ends. And this corrosion is often caused by the battery’s acid vapor reacting with the metal terminal posts and surrounding air. So, this then can create sulfate or copper corrosion. And over time, this can lead to poor electrical contact, reduced power to the car’s electrical systems, and even prevent your vehicle from starting altogether.
How to Avoid Battery Terminal Corrosion
- Regular Inspections: Make it a habit to check your battery for signs of corrosion during routine maintenance.
- Keep Terminals Clean: Use a battery cleaning brush or a mixture of baking soda and water to remove buildup from terminals. And then rinse with water and dry thoroughly.
- Apply Protective Coating: Consider using terminal protectors or applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly to slow corrosion buildup.
- Check for Leaks: Ensure your battery isn’t leaking. Because leaks can accelerate corrosion.
- Secure Connections: Make sure the battery terminals are tightly fastened. Because this prevents acid leakage or excessive gas escape that may lead to corrosion.
Meineke in Portland Can Help with Corrosion of Your Battery Terminals
By following these steps, you can keep your car’s battery terminals clean and maintain reliable performance. But, if you find you need help maintaining the corrosion build up, call Meineke on North Lombard Street in Portland.
If the Meineke on 206 North Lombard Street in Portland is not a convenient auto repair center for you, Meineke has 4 car repair centers in Oregon:
Meineke Car Care – SE 82nd Ave.
3635 SE 82nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97266
Call (503) 254-6539
Meineke Car Care – N. Lombard Street
206 North Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97217
Call (503) 283-9170
Meineke Car Care – SE 82nd Ave.
10717 Southeast 82nd Avenue
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Call (503) 652-9061
Meineke Car Care – S. Molalla Ave.
19368 South Molalla Avenue
Oregon City, OR 97045
Call (503) 656-2333
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