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What Causes Car Battery Corrosion? Answers and Prevention Tips

The Real Cause of Battery Terminal Corrosion Quick Summary If you’ve ever opened your hood and found a white, blue, or green crust growing around your battery terminals, you’re not alone. In most cases, battery corrosion is caused by escaping sulfuric acid vapors reacting with the metals in the battery cable terminals. The vapors escape due to overcharging, undercharging, heat, or gaps between the battery case and the battery posts, most often in aging batteries. The good news is that battery terminal corrosion can usually be prevented with proper maintenance … Read More