How to Remove Corrosion from a Car Battery

If you live around Rome and aren’t sure how to remove corrosion from a car battery, Welborn Chevrolet of Rome can help. Here our service team explains what causes car battery corrosion, what it looks like, and how to clean car battery corrosion. When your battery is clean and properly maintained, it will last much longer and keep your new Chevy Silverado running in peak condition. Of course, if you prefer not to remove corrosion from a car battery yourself, please make a service appointment with our service center near Dalton.

What Causes Car Battery Corrosion?

Do you know what causes car battery corrosion? Typically, age is the primary cause of battery deterioration. Your car battery continuously heats up and cools down on your drivers around Rockmart, emitting hydrogen gases through ventilation. These gases are constantly dispersed, and as they combine with surrounding material, they deposit a substance at the connection point of the battery terminals. This is what causes battery corrosion in your car.

What Does Battery Corrosion Look Like?

Suppose you’re experiencing low power from your vehicle’s electronics, having trouble starting your vehicle, or are seeing low voltage codes on your car dashboard. In that case, it’s time to check your battery for corrosion. First, let your vehicle’s engine cool for at least 30 minutes. Then, open your hood to look at your car battery terminals. If they are covered in a white powdery-looking substance, or the battery terminals appear greenish blue or teal, it’s battery corrosion, and you must remove it.

How to Clean Car Battery Corrosion

There are two main techniques to clean car battery corrosion. The first is buying a cleaning solution from any auto parts store in the Adairsville area. Be sure it’s made specifically for car batteries. You can also create a DIY cleaning solution yourself using household products. Safety is paramount, so use gloves, eye goggles, and a respirator or mask when handling or making a solution.

• Professional battery cleaner: Purchase a car battery cleaning kit online from the Welborn Chevrolet of Rome parts center. Then, spray the solution generously on the corroded area of the battery. Brush it vigorously with a wire brush until the car battery corrosion is gone.
• DIY battery cleaner: Carefully remove the connectors from your car battery terminal. Then pour baking soda on the corrosion areas to neutralize the acids. Then add a bit of water to create a chemical reaction. Dry it with a clean paper towel, then brush the surface with an old toothbrush.

Now that you know how to clean car battery corrosion, prevent future decay by applying an anti-corrosion gel, a rust inhibitor spray, or a spray battery protector. All are available at the auto parts center at Welborn Chevrolet of Rome. You may order parts and accessories online or at the dealership.

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