5 Battery Tips and Tricks
Aspirin
If you get behind the wheel only to discover that your car's battery has
given up the ghost -- and there's no one around to give you a jump -- you
may be able to get your vehicle started by dropping two aspirin tablets into
the battery itself. The aspirin's acetylsalicylic acid will combine with the
battery's sulfuric acid to produce one last charge. Just be sure to drive to
your nearest service station.
Baking
Soda
Eliminate the corrosive buildup on your car's battery terminals. Scrub them
clean using an old toothbrush and a mixture of 3 tablespoons baking soda and
1 tablespoon warm water. Wipe them off with a wet towel and dry with another
towel. Once the terminals have completely dried, apply a bit of petroleum
jelly around each terminal to deter future corrosive buildup.
Epsom Salt
Is your car battery starting to sound as if it won't turn over? Worried that
you'll be stuck the next time you try to start your car? Give your battery a
little more life with this potion. Dissolve about an ounce of Epsom salt in
warm water and add it to each battery cell.
Petroleum Jelly
It's no coincidence that your car battery always dies on the coldest winter
day. Low temperatures increase electrical resistance and thicken engine oil,
making the battery work harder. Corrosion on the battery terminals also
increases resistance and might just be the last straw that makes the battery
give up. Before winter starts, disconnect the terminals and clean them with
a wire brush. Reconnect, then smear with petroleum jelly. The jelly will
prevent corrosion and help keep the battery cranking all winter long.
Soda Pop
Yes, it's true, the acidic properties of soda pop will help to eliminate
corrosion from your car battery. Nearly all carbonated soft drinks contain
carbonic acid, which helps to remove stains and dissolve rust deposits Pour
some soda pop over the battery terminals and let it sit. Remove the sticky
residue with a wet sponge.
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