How to Clean Your Battery Terminals with Cola
By Victoria Ries
Unless your battery ends are getting a good connection with your battery itself, you will lose charge and the battery will run down fast. Checking your battery terminals weekly is a great way to keep an eye on corrosion and build-up on your posts as well as terminal connectors. A simple way to keep corrosion at bay is to pour soda-pop over the terminals and posts of your battery, in between proper weekly/bi-weekly cleanings with a stiff wire brush.
Instructions
Things you'll need:
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Stiff wire brush
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Cola
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In between wire-brushing the terminal ends of your battery, it is acceptable to use cola to rip through the corrosion that, incidentally, builds up while you're blinking!
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Pour the cola over the terminals and posts of your battery.
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As the soda-pop fizzes, it gets deep down to the nitty-gritty, cleaning the posts without actually having to remove the terminals. This is particularly helpful if you are stuck in traffic and need a quick solution to get you rolling again.
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When the fizzing has stopped, wipe off the excess soda with a old rag and go on your merry way. You'll know your battery is getting a good charge.
Tips & Warnings
· As always, with battery acid, burns can occur. Protect exposed skin and eyes.