Battery Problems

[proRB88]

Hey guys/girls

I got a new battery a year ago form Autobahn the first couple of months was no problem, now I see that I keep getting that white powdery stuff all over my trunk (near the battery) and when I wash it away with hot water it gets rid of it but it starts to rust the areas where its on.

It’s not on my terminals, and they are clean!

Does any1 know why its happening?

And

How to get rid of it?

Vlad

[2LV8ETR]

Check to see if the battery is leaking via a small hole or crack in the base, or near the clamps.

[proRB88]

Check to see if the battery is leaking via a small hole or crack in the base, or near the clamps.

Hey,

Thanx for the advise I pulled out my battery, and there was no leaks, all the levels in the cells were okay (from what my dad told me) but what I did find was Vaseline (or something along that line on the terminals) my old man told me he put it on coz apparently it helps the battery last longer or something, anyway I got a cloth and wiped it off with degreaser, then cleaned the terminals with acetone I took some pics so you can see what Im talking about, when I say white stuff and rust.

If any1 can help me out that would be much appreciated, I still go warranty on the battery till the 7th of June, so worst case ill get it changed, but if it is something simple that I have done wrong then I’ll try fix it.

Vlad

Edited June 1, 2009 by proRB88

[Moodles2]

Vaseline or any petroleum jelly helps prevent that white/blue powder from building up on the terminals, though it doesn't conduct electricity so don't put it between where the terminals contact with the battery