Quote: posted by SoftailPat on 17/12/2004 01:09:11
This is not a leak from the battery, its the dreaded LURGY!
Seriously though it happens a lot, especially in damp conditions. I believe its caused by ELECTROLYSIS. That is 2 different metals (i.e:
lead from the battery post and
copper from the terminal lug)in contact with each other when an electric current is passed through them.
Just remove the corrosion with a wire/copper brush (best remove the battery from car as it's messy). you can use warm water and a cloth/sponge to finish off. make sure the terminal is dry and refit to car. now the important bit:
Coat both clean terminals with VASELINE (Petroleum Jelly), and this will keep the grunge away and no need for new (EXPENSIVE) battery.
Good luck....PAT [

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I concur... not leakage. You are most correct my friend!
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