Posts Tagged: corrosion on car battery terminals

Corrosion on your battery terminals — Is the battery bad?

Occasional corrosion isn’t a problem, but it it quickly returns, that’s a sign of a leaking battery Corrosion on car battery terminals does not necessarily mean the battery itself is bad, but it does indicate an issue that needs to be addressed. Corrosion can occur for a number of reasons: Electrolyte Leakage is one cause of battery terminal corrosion Sometimes the battery can leak acid if there’s a gap between the plastic battery case and the battery post. The acid can cause corrosion on the terminals. Leaking battery acid can … Read More