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Best thing to keep battery cables from coroding every few days

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Old 04-06-2019, 09:26 PM
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What should I use to keep my battery cables from cording every week or two
 
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Old 04-06-2019, 09:31 PM
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Which terminal? Could mean the battery is under charging or overcharging depending on which side is corroded
 
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Old 04-07-2019, 04:18 AM
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Its always the hot side that gets coroded.
 
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Old 04-07-2019, 08:49 AM
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According to Google, that means it's overcharging.

I would make sure the post and terminal are clean, tight, and making a good connection.

How old is the battery? If it's leaking, might speed up the corrosion. Maybe time for a new one
 
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After you have thoroughly cleaned both the posts and cable clamps, coat them with Vasoline to protect them from corrosion.
 
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