Car Maintenance : How to Clean a Car Battery

When cleaning a car battery, a simple mixture of baking soda and water can help to neutralize the acid buildup on the battery terminals. Find out how to clean a car battery with a toothbrush and a hose by following the instructions of car restoration specialists in this free video on car maintenance.

Expert: Gary Malec & John Grassi
Bio: Gary Malec and John Grassi rebuild cars and boats, do household handyman work, and build computers.
Filmmaker: gary malec

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• auto repair
• car repair
• auto maintenance
• auto service
• car maintenance
• car care
• car service
• automobile
• car engines
• flat tires
• car battery

[tgamirov]

You may also apply a thin coat of grease or engine oil on the terminals after the battery dries to prevent future corrosion.

[strikeagle1]

this is 12v battery.. no harm can be done...

water resistance is high...current will flow, but very little...

BTW: when flowing current through water, one terminal will have Heliume and the other terminal will have Oxigen :) you will see bubbles....

[aznlilhero]

Thank you, sir!

[ckwan28]

I think you need to make a video on how to clean the rest of your engine bay.

[hemi446]

coca cola works better and keeps it clean

[pearum1984]

other quick and easy way (Hot Water and Silicone Lubricants CRC) done.

[shockflames]

@strikeagle1 , it's hydrogen :), not helium

[unique32journalist]

Is it safe to rinse the car battery with the hose while it's under the hood like that? : /

[konajap]

Thank you, Sir! I learned something I've always wondered how to do.

[robbiewangyang]

@strikeagle1 I suppose its hydrogen...

[casper123]

Good tip.

[strikeagle1]

@atourdeforce Yes, i know, i got confused, you can see one message above....