coke and battery .... ?

[gsttuner22]

hey does pouring coke on the battery really make that white stuff go away ?

 

[97gstjosh]

Use baking soda and water. That works

 

[Defiant]

As shown on Mythbusters, yes.

 

[xxraptor660xx]

I use hot water and it works just fine. And doesn't an excessive amount of "white stuff" indicate alternator charging problems?

 

[spooled_u_1st]

Yes coke works well.

 

[Splitpi]

So does a wire brush and a few minutes of work.

 

[gsttuner22]

not much "white stuff".......i was curious to ask because a buddy of mine had asked me if ive ever done it.....

 

[gsttuner22]

i thought to myself...do something right, ASK FIRST !!...haha...yea do i did by posting a thread obviously

 

[speedmaster747]

The white stuff on t op of the battery is the product of dried acid = salt.
The coke dissolves it and so does water...
The white stuff is caused by leaky batteries, and bad contact from terminals.
In mechanic terms, we call this corrosion (the bulldog) because if you don't resolve it soon enough It will bite you back.
Corrosion can get into your main positive wire and consequently give you starting and chraging problems.

 

[jastermerrel]

You can also find red and green treated washers at most any autoparts store or even walmart. They are treated with an anti-corrosion chemical. These slip over the battery posts. They will help keep it from building up after you have cleaned them.

 

[boostenon114]

Napa has battery terminal cleaner and a good old wire brush. Gold terminals and you wont have a problem.

 

[Talesin]

I have the gold/brass terminals, and just went to check it... Corrosion covered the clamp bolt, but left the terminal and post alone entirely. And yes, a light spray of watered down (or pure) coke will make sure the corrosion doesn't come back, too. Didn't bother to do it after relocating the battery, now I get to clean it up and do it right. :b

 

[Old Mitsu Tech]

Coke does work. However, I prefer a good automotive battery cleaner and sealer as you still have the sticky stuff to contend with.

Good Luck