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1. [Tigers] non Tiger-battery (score: 1)
Author: CoolVT@aol.com
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:05:03 EDT
What causes battery terminals to corrode? The positive on my truck is good for about 6 months and then it 's cleaning time again. The battery was recently replaced and the same problem is back. Mark
/html/tigers/2010-10/msg00183.html (7,082 bytes)

2. Re: [Tigers] non Tiger-battery (score: 1)
Author: "A. C. Tynes" <v8tracker@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:43:50 -0500
I don't know the exact scientific explanation, but the preventative is to keep air from getting to the terminals. I now use the same dialectic grease I put on spark plug terminals. Though a bit mess
/html/tigers/2010-10/msg00187.html (9,157 bytes)

3. Re: [Tigers] non Tiger-battery (score: 1)
Author: CoolVT@aol.com
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:35:39 EDT
Thanks to all. I will try the dialectic grease. I have the felt washers, and you're right, they do nothing. Mark In a message dated 10/22/2010 1:43:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, v8tracker@gmail.com
/html/tigers/2010-10/msg00188.html (9,829 bytes)

4. Re: [Tigers] non Tiger-battery (score: 1)
Author: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:04:59 -0400
The felt washer can work; you need to put ATF or grease on them and maintain them that way. The biggest problem is that as the battery charges it outgases and carries some acid with it. The acid col
/html/tigers/2010-10/msg00189.html (11,447 bytes)

5. Re: [Tigers] non Tiger-battery (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:08:05 -0700
I have used the red "spray on" terminal protector with decent results. It seems like a red tinted lacquer. Ultimately I think the best thing is to keep fluids from the terminals. I assume the typical
/html/tigers/2010-10/msg00190.html (7,274 bytes)

6. Re: [Tigers] non Tiger-battery (score: 1)
Author: "Stu Brennan" <stubrennan@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:31:03 -0400
A friend, an ex army truck maintenance guy (and VT resident), recommends greasing your battery terminals. Not fluffy little spray grease, but heavy wheel bearing grease, or something like that. Not j
/html/tigers/2010-10/msg00197.html (7,737 bytes)

7. Re: [Tigers] non Tiger-battery (score: 1)
Author: "Scott Hutchinson" <shutchin@netjets.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:47:18 -0400
Get an Optima. No gas venting. No corrosion. No explosion worries. Mine has been in the car 5+ years and looks just like it did when I bought it. Scott Hutchinson Pilot, NJI, Inc. Mobile 843.290.2805
/html/tigers/2010-10/msg00200.html (8,045 bytes)

8. Re: [Tigers] non Tiger-battery (score: 1)
Author: Tom Parker <tkparker1941@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:35:32 -0400
I'll look for corroboration from the engineers in the group, but here's my The battery out-gasses and is subject to condensation when the engine is cool. The condensation conducts electricity. Not a
/html/tigers/2010-10/msg00201.html (9,285 bytes)


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