How to clean car battery terminals corrosion Cheap and EASY with baking soda Car maintenance

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Car maintenance you should do on ANY car or truck. How to clean your battery terminals or connectors easily and cheaply with baking soda and water. Yes baking soda will help safely clean the acid and then you can clean with a scotch pad or battery post brush or cleaner. at the end you add some oil or a protective spray to prevent the build up. I had to do this because I was not able to start my car once. This can wear out your battery because it can stop it from charging correctly.
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@GoKilLmaTe 23 дня назад

What a gem of a video , no clickbait , no 25min video to increase revenue , Just good old straight to point instructions that really works ! Respect .

@shocker10292 5 лет назад

Thank you, my car has been stranded for 2 days, no response to anything, totally dead. Cleaned around the battery cables but still nothing so suspected it was something else, mechanics checked it out and said the earth cable to the battery had corroded and needed replacing. I could only find the correct one at a dealership who quoted me 225 for a new one...so i found this video and just went to town on the cable and area around it. Car started up and is now running perfectly.

@Fartaroundit 3 года назад

The p

@gplusgplus2286 3 года назад

Lol $225 for a $7 cable.

@russellkasprzyk4934 3 года назад

That’s what’s up

@sktizo 3 года назад

Your mechanic was a scam artist or an idiot then

@softstaticwave 2 года назад

@@sktizo Most dealerships are

@MichaelDillin 10 дней назад

This 3 minute video is pure gold!!

@jeromebarry1741 2 года назад

Dad was a master diesel mechanic who showed me this tactic when I was a teen, which is 40+ years ago I wanted to be sure I knew what to add to the baking soda.

@xRaalx 5 лет назад

you sir have saved me a lot of hassle. thank you for the informative video that actually shows how to do somethign with an easy to understand explanation of what you're actually doing, and what will work if you don't have dedicated tools for the task.

@tyso5146 3 года назад

I thought I knew how to clean these, but this will save so much time and elbow grease. Thanks much for this to-the-point help!

@apacalyptic1freelancevideo823 2 года назад

good luck

@zezba9000 4 года назад

My battery was this x4. Works way better than expected. Also bought a new battery as it was going bad as well and getting old.

@vcomments3484 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. No offense but you really sound like Tom Hanks.

@mitchellstephens8993 3 года назад

It was kind of nice having woody from toy story showing me a diy solution to my issues lol

@Ethanboi64 3 года назад

I don't think that's offensive, its more of a compliment than anything! :)

@chrisjohnson5139 3 года назад

"Life is like a corroded battery...you never know when its gonna quit" - Forest Gunk

@MrDillon2029 3 года назад

Dude he kinda does!

@theamused8705 3 года назад

You should do a video in the Forrest Gump accent. 😉

@fcfdroid 3 года назад

This and 3 other videos helped me change my battery! 1st time 😁 that oil spray is awesome 😎

@annacanas4895 3 года назад

Thank you for your knowledge. Helpin us to learn how to keep our vehicles clean .

@dodiullery7984 2 года назад

Your video is informative, quick and to the point.

@StatusFX3 2 года назад

Fun fact: If the positive terminal is corroded, it means that its overcharging, likely due to a bad voltage regulator in the alternator. Negative means undercharging, possibly due to not driving it often enough, or long enough distances for the alternator to fully charge the battery.

@father5946 Год назад

What should you do to solve the issues on both?

@StatusFX3 Год назад

@@father5946 I would recommend cleaning the battery terminals (or having it done); then using an anti corrosion gel on the terminals to protect them, and finally, buying yourself a "trickle charger" (they aren't expensive) to use every so often to maintain the charge. Other than that, it may be time for a new battery and/or alternator. Best of luck to you~♤

@posadist681 9 месяцев назад

@@StatusFX3 Thank u so much I found out my alternator was bad because of you

@StatusFX3 9 месяцев назад

@posadist681 you're welcome buddy. Sorry bout the alternator, but glad you got it figured out without burning through batteries. 🙌

@regalsurvivor3418 2 месяца назад

My negative is corroded but i drive a ton.

@brittney2683 2 года назад

This would have costed me $80 at Honda. Thanks for the video. I’m gonna do this when I get home.

@barblind5229 3 года назад

Thank you! I learned something new today. Appreciate it sir!

@IMSBGrace 3 года назад

People please be careful that the baking soda and water doesn't enter into the battery cells as this will neutralize them and then off you go to buy yourself a new battery.

@iscc2666 6 лет назад

Mechanic sounds good 👍

@eamonmccormick7325 4 года назад

Thanks for the video my battery is now way cleaner🖒

@PBS-nm1uu 3 года назад

learned something new today, thanks.

@akbt2 3 года назад

"specifically one of these things" but doesn't specify what that thing is. XD but, thank you for the video, mate. 🤗 I will keep doing more research just to make sure I do things right, but a great place to start. Thanks!

@chloeclingerman9883 Год назад

Thanks so much!! Great video!

@amimegustajohnnydepp 3 года назад

Thanks for the video!!

@nicolekennedy948 9 месяцев назад

Heyyyy this really helped! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!

@MrJtlohse 5 лет назад

A cheaper way is to mix baking soda with petroleum jelly and ad the paste after cleaning

@fredsmith6324 3 года назад

thanks! that was helpful.

@TARWERG 3 года назад

Thank you works like new

@samburger419 3 года назад

You da man! thanks for the video

@daniellongworth7513 4 года назад

Why would anybody down vote this?? This was awesome!

@longstretch 3 года назад

Because of the way he cleaned by pouring water, that could get down into the cells and kill the battery. Otherwise good video

@davidjohn8743 3 года назад

@@longstretch I've been cleaning my engine with degreaser and rinsing using a garden hose for years. Never had a problem. Always worried more about the starter when doing that so I don't see a problem cleaning the battery this way. That's just my opinion though. Cheers.

@longstretch 3 года назад

@@davidjohn8743 he didn't use degreaser he used baking soda which can neutralize the battery acid

@davidjohn8743 3 года назад

Yeah, I know. I was trying to make the point of the water spray. It should be no problem. As for me, I'll be using this method to do mine soon, as I noticed some corrosion there. Some of the chemicals are costly, although they'd last a long time probably, I prefer THIS approach. . If you don't have that ncp 2 stuff at the end to spray, you can also use vaseline and put it on the terminals. That's all we used before. Either way it's necessary to protect with something.

@ohgawd 3 года назад

@@longstretch how are you supposed to get the water on it? Or, do you make a paste?

@duncankelly4354 2 года назад

Thank you! What a good video this is! I wondered though about the runoff going down the sides of the battery. Any problem with that?

@MrMarranito123 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot your video was very helpful

@gjonesii 2 года назад

Thanks so much.

@chronix7946 Месяц назад

Knew about this trick from my dad, but had to make sure I wasn't going to screw anything up. Also don't have a toolkit on me (first thing I'm getting after my next paycheck) or a hard scrubbing pad so I had to scrub it with pipe cleaners, an old toothbrush and a rough dishrag. Hopefully it'll last until Saturday 🤞

@OlJackBurton 3 года назад

I had less corrosion than that and only one occurence, but on both terminals and the battery wouldn't recharge. It had high voltage, but no current. I don't know how old the battery in the video is (and it's definitely much older now), but i would be surprised if you could even get much more useful life out of that battery, especially considering the corrosion happened multiple times in a two month period...

@Dengee 3 года назад

Thanks!

@J.L.Howard Год назад

Thank you

@jameskoralewski1006 3 года назад

USE NOCO OR FLUID FILM TO COVER AND PROTECT THE CLEANED CONTACTS OF THE BATTERY POSTS TO BATTERY WIRE CONNECTORS USING THE BUILT-IN BRUSH OF THE PRODUCTS.

@brightonmusic 3 года назад

The liquid after adding the baking soda and water ran down the side of the battery. Will that corrode the battery tray?

@MohamadCA 6 лет назад

Thanks

@arthursmith643 6 лет назад

Mohamad Zaroura Do not let the water run across the battery top. He never checked the water level under the caps that can be pride off with a screw driver. Try to use distilled water. If the water level isn't up the battery won't charge correctly. Also read the car manual. Some vehicles will lose the radio and you will need to recode it. You will need the code numbers. You may have to go to the dealer to get recode numbers.

@woodsoncircle 4 года назад

Nice

@michaelespinoza9156 9 месяцев назад

What happens if you don’t take off the connectors? I don’t have tools on me right now

@ZebraKatzWhereItsAt 6 месяцев назад

Would this be recommended in freezing temps ? It doesn't get above 25 F here through the winter... wondering if i should be pouring water in my engine bay or not.

@johnjkizer6399 2 года назад

I understand that your cleaning your terminal and battery but your getting all that acid and baking soda in your car bay, I guess unless if you don’t care about your car it’s all good. Thanks for the informative video and God bless.

@AdamBedz 2 года назад

Baking soda neutralizes it. I also pressure wash my engine bay a couple times a year since winter road salt in the midwest is worse.

@johnjkizer6399 2 года назад

@@AdamBedz thank you very much and God bless you

@jannsaettel5674 9 месяцев назад

Do you have to disconnect the cable from the battery before putting BS on?

@WJKPhD 4 года назад

well done!

@MichaelDavidStar 2 года назад

Very helpful thank you.

@LuminousBraid Год назад

Doesn't it short out when the water connects the two terminals?

@Payitforword 11 месяцев назад

Nice about baking soda but you can use vaseline and also check the water level

@erich9779 3 года назад

wait.... why didnt the battery shock each other as the water hit the positive and negative????

@GodlyJourney_ 6 лет назад

SRS Airbag Urgent came on after fixing the immobilizer. Can anyone help? Volvo S40 2007

@Styxxed 3 года назад

I'm curious. I would think spraying the protectant on the post before you make the connections would not be a good idea. The spray is oil based and non-drying so shouldn't make a good electrical contact. Does the can have instructions for that? I would make the connections first, then spray over the terminals. I'm wondering.

@descendinggod9740 3 года назад

Your right. Spray the protector after connection, so it doesnt interfere at all

@surimaribo24 4 года назад

thank you sir

@piedadstoffel5955 2 года назад

After cleaning the terminals Ncp2 battery corrosion preventative spray and distilled water

@brendatrump5163 2 года назад

The baking soda and water paste mixture is also good to use to brush the tartar from your teeth. It softens it up a little so it's easier to remove.

@jeromebarry1741 2 года назад

Just don't use the same paste on your teeth as you already did on the battery.

@jxxyyy6431 Год назад

@@jeromebarry1741 too late

@swansong487 3 года назад

I don't understand why no one removes the battery first. Water goes places you don't want it to. Plus it's probably a bad idea to do this to the cable itself. It'll just drop along the whole thing. Why take the risk?

@swagghooperallday 5 месяцев назад

Do you have to unconnect the connectors?

@warnacokelat 3 года назад

my mechanic just straight up spray toilet cleaner on the terminal and then poured hot water.

@Mybrutus74 5 лет назад

Want to clean my engine due to a valve cover gasket leak oil all over the car..any areas I should cover or protect from hosing off the old oil?

@Jason-un9ps 2 месяца назад

...Don't ever use a hose to spray your engine. Only safe way is to use a degreaser on a scrub brush or something Water isn't going to clean oil off anyway

@steventaylor677 Месяц назад

Do we use cold water or hot water?

@mengullojushuas.5598 3 года назад

can i use sand paper

@oldmix9617 2 года назад

👍

@exile4ever 4 года назад

Its ok if the acid drips down the sides? I poured water on the baking soda and the acid dripped on other parts. The battery holder on the bottom have liquid acid.

@descendinggod9740 3 года назад

Its better if you just remove the battery and clean it somewhere else, so the corrosion that leaks off doesnt start eating up other parts of your car

@kingsykes5238 3 года назад

Can I clean it without that corrosion cleaner

@catalindeluxus8545 3 года назад

Aren't you concerned that conductive water at 1:29 is touching both terminals, thus causing a short?

@nickv4073 3 года назад

No car batteries are made for wet environments. Batteries will get wet when you drive in the rain.

@sjr7822 5 лет назад

I was wondering if to take off the negative first and put on the positive first or if it made any difference

@kdigiacomo 5 лет назад

Remove the ground first, then positive. To put it back put on the positive first, then negative. Yes you're right!

@SymboIik 4 года назад

I know this is old comment but ... Removal = NEGATIVE THEN POSITIVE Connecting = POSITIVE THEN NEGATIVE The way I remember is “Never Pick a Politicians Nose”

@supercoolmunkee 4 года назад

@@SymboIik Dude I like your explanation. So much easier to remember. Why can't people speak more plain English than getting too technical.

@SymboIik 4 года назад

Doug Cannon You’re welcome .. I’m the same way. I like to keep it simple.

@j.c.1871 3 года назад

@@SymboIik lol thank you for the tip

@novahnick 3 года назад

Can you use motor lubricant instead of oil for the last part

@descendinggod9740 3 года назад

@jameskoralewski1006 3 года назад

DON'T FORGET TO REMOVE THE BATTERY AND CLEAN THE BATTERY TRAY WITH BAKING SODA AND WATER, TOO. iF NOT, THE BATTERY ACID CAN EAT THROUGH THE METAL TRAY OF THE BATTERY TRAY!

@mikejbaron 4 года назад

Good job, but It appears that YOU HAVE MISSED AN IMPORTANT STEP: The entire TOP of the battery must be thoroughly cleaned! WHY?...because DIRT and SALT on the TOP of the battery will CONDUCT ELECTRICITY! A tiny current will pass from one battery terminal to the other through DIRT and SALT until the battery is completely discharged. Then your vehicle will not start. When you keep the TOP of your battery sparkling clean, no current will escape from the terminals.

@OlJackBurton 3 года назад

What is the process you use, including any agents or chemicals, to properly clean the entire top of the battery? It seemed he got most of the top of the battery cleaned. The amount of water he used actually made me nervous, but it looked like he wiped and dried down the top of battery pretty well. I'm wondering what exact additional steps he missed. It might seem like a dumb question, but i'm genuinely curious...

@gerlynlagtapon9100 3 года назад

Is the clicking noise multiple and fast or just 1 click (when I try to start the car)?

@AdamBedz 3 года назад

From my experience if you have a bad connection its usually 1 click. Multiple fast clicks tend to be a weak battery but technically can be either.

@jacqlinejennifer3568 4 года назад

I’m trying to figure out if I damaged my battery. I clean it yesterday but didn’t remove the connectors because I didn’t have the proper tools so I cleaned around it, and now my car is not starting. Would jumping my car just do the trick or did I do some damage to it?

@rldn1 3 года назад

Did you ever figure it out?

@nickv4073 3 года назад

Let me guess. You cleaned it because of a dead battery? Sounds like your battery was toast to begin with.

@cslife6666 2 года назад

A little late as a comment but if the solution sipped into the battery it will neutralize it (basic on acid) and you will have to buy another one.

@leonidas9969 Год назад

Looks like u need a new battery shouldnt be leaking hot water is great too

@Huff-Robertson 4 года назад

Can you use WD-40 instead of the stuff at the end?

@Huff-Robertson 4 года назад

R Dib google told me otherwise

@jimmyfelton2825 4 года назад

You can use Vaseline or generic petroleum jelly

@AmiiboJuice 4 года назад

This may be a stupid question but if the car is completely off, its actually safe to unscrew the battery?

@stiingrayy 2 года назад

I know this is very late, but yes

@richard5981 3 года назад

Can rust on the battery terminal also prevent the alternator from probably charging the battery?

@AdamBedz 3 года назад

Yes it can as the rust or corrosion are breaking the electrical connection.

@richard5981 3 года назад

@@AdamBedz That’s what I suspected because when I start the engine I get a 13.9 V charging current that quickly drops to 13.5 jumps up and down but when I put everything on the car drops to 12 V I was just about to replace the alternator when I noticed the positive battery terminal is a bit rusted i’m going to replace that terminal first hopefully that’s the problem and not the more expensive part.

@paulk6216 5 лет назад

Shouldn't you connect the terminals before spraying the protective solution?

@James-xo4uv 4 года назад

Yes ,so that the car can get as much current as possible

@Blue-Lady 4 года назад

@@James-xo4uv When you slip the terminals over the poles, pretty sure it'd scrape the crap away.

@Aussie_Hawaiian_boy 4 года назад

When does a battery get corrosion if you just bought a new battery

@nickv4073 3 года назад

Slowly over time.

@raymiller764 3 года назад

I am failing to see what the baking soda did vs. elbow grease?

@AdamBedz 3 года назад

The baking soda will react by bubbling up quite ferociously for a couple seconds. The reaction between the baking soda and water mixture and the acidic corrosion on the battery terminals will neutralize the acid, making it safe to handle.

@abcdbcde8586 3 года назад

What if the terminals are clean but there's this white dust on top of the battery, right in the middle?

@nickv4073 3 года назад

Clean it. Duh!

@davideoverman 2 года назад

Just plain hot water will clean corrosion off also and wipe clean with rag

@decakjeisaozasuncem8843 3 года назад

you must wash whole battery, dirty battery drains itself

@mujjuman 3 года назад

this is a great video

@thehaneys5352 3 года назад

My friends... Please use only got water. Do not take the battery out, only if you want to clean it😅

@hamidurrhmn 5 лет назад

Where I can get this kind of tools you are using Adam???

@AllisonHolly1001 6 лет назад

Hi Adam, I need some help. I've seen quite a few of your videos so, I'd figure you might have an answer for me. My Dad passed away about 2 years ago, a family member cut off his cell service on this freakishly old phone. I saw recently he took some pictures on it & I can't seem to find a sim or sd undr the really large battery (there must be one). I'd really like to get the pics off but, don't know how, do you know anything about the older models (generally the super simple ones that the elderly pick.. lol) ? Thank you in advance!

@warhead213 6 лет назад

Allison Yanta you would need to know the phone at least what it is. The slot for the sim usually is behind the battery (the thing you were talking about) it would let you know where the SD goes.

@alexandrea73 5 лет назад

Ask your cellular provider in the store if they have a Cellbrite machine or something like it to transfer the photos.

@ahotdj07 3 года назад

I would had also added a Battery Anti Corrosion Washer to each post prior to putting the clean terminals back on the post.

@jimmyberry3377 4 года назад

So how long do you let it dry for after cleaning it?

@forrestcarlson7086 4 года назад

I guess you don’t have to wait at all, I saw one guy cleaning his with the terminals still connected😅 but I’m going to give mine about an hour to dry just to be sure.

@jimmyberry3377 4 года назад

@@forrestcarlson7086 I agree. The last thing I need is to be shocked for getting shocked🤣

@BulletSpoung 5 лет назад

If you are willing to pay the money it takes to buy an Optima battery you will never need to do this and the battery will last 8 to 10 years. I have had seven Optima's over the last twenty years in several cars and trucks and can attest to how good they are. The only thing you can do wrong is to over charge them or leave them out in the cold completely discharged.

@nickv4073 3 года назад

Well, hell, I use Walmart's Everstart Value batteries. They cost $50 and they last 3-5 years or longer. I'd rather pay $50 every 3-5 years. Still much less expensive than an Optima. A battery is a battery.

@whythatspreposterous Год назад

How do you maintain them? I had two Optimas in my Landcruiser that saw a bit of use over Australia's top end and they both packed up after 2 years.

@vjwebb6182 2 года назад

Coca cola works to.

@hhuntteri 2 года назад

My coworker just told me this lmao

@bonjournito 3 года назад

Never put that amount of water on terminals because water is electric conductor and you actually ruin the battery.

@apacalyptic1freelancevideo823 2 года назад

very messy .hope it dont get in those caps

@ericespenshade2737 6 лет назад

hot water right?

@arthursmith643 6 лет назад

Jol Shcinickerlonin Blast the terminals with brake cleaner. Cleans off the corrosion then evaporates. Some cars lose there radio service and need to reprogram if terminals are removed. Make sure you know your code check your manuel

@TheKeyarah 2 года назад

Is this Tom hanks? Ha

@chuckrambo4401 3 года назад

Plain ole HOT Water does the Job

@12345678960825 5 лет назад

Can car terminals be soaked in vinegar?

@kdigiacomo 5 лет назад

Don't need to soak them in it, just spray it on mixed with baking soda. The soda dilutes acids which vinegar is so it's kinda useless. Just use hot water and baking soda instead. *Save the vinegar (mixed 60ish% vinegar and 40ish% water) for cleaning your windows. Works awesome!

@JohnDoe-us1ek 4 года назад

K Digiacomo Can I spray the hot water and baking soda on without disconnecting anything at all? There’s a lot of corrosion on my battery and I can’t really get to the terminals to disconnect them lol

@Blue-Lady 4 года назад

No they will turn oxidise black. Baking soda is better.

@mytube2013 3 года назад

Another RU-vidr just used hot water.

@fredsmith6324 3 года назад

baking soda neutralizes the acid, you wont hurt your skin if you touch it then.

@bandarinarayana909 6 лет назад

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@liabrooks148 6 лет назад

Bandari Narayana your what?

@eduardovaldez4416 5 лет назад

gay

@CarlC9898 Год назад

a baby

@7riser 2 года назад

Orhfoo

@nickv4073 3 года назад

Your mistake was spraying the posts with the red stuff before you put the cables back on. Youre not supposed to spray the posts. You lose conductivity that way by creating a barrier. . Use dielectric grease on the posts, put the cables back on and then spray the red stuff over everything. Secondly, if you have that much corrosion after only two months, the battery is leaking and needs to be replaced.

@philosopher0076 3 года назад

Wrong. Dielectric grease can be used in between electrical connections, but only those utilizing low-current. Battery terminals are high current. No dialectric grease on posts....in fact, after cleaning the posts very thoroughly NOTHING should be applied. After putting the terminal hoops back on the posts, you then put some vaseline etc. That's it. You want clean bare posts and clean inner hoop terminals so nothing impedes the electrical connection.

@nickv4073 3 года назад

@@philosopher0076 You may be right but the loss is almost non-existant. Been using nothing but dielectrc grease for decades and have always had long lasting corrosion free batteries. It also makes the terminal hoops come off the posts very easily which is why I do lightly coat the posts as well.

@JrSpitty 4 года назад

i dont fuck with that spray... all it does is attract dust and makes it really hard to clean up corrosion later when it drys up with all the junk it collects and bonds to the surface its on... but then again i pull off my cables periodically hit em with a drill brush to polish em up like new. makes a difference when you running a amplifer and sub system with no capacitor installed... sucker needs all the surface area the cable can muster to work under load lol

@ericsmigielski6427 Год назад

Don't mean to be rude, but you kind of lost my trust at the 33 second point, when you said that you cleaned it two months ago, and now it's like this. With all due respect, spend the 10 dollars, and get yourself some terminal protecting donuts, and corrosion inhibiting paste, and you'll go 3 to 5 years between cleanings, rather than two months.