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battery terminals are extremely dirty, lots of wierd looking white stuff on there

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Old 09-30-2015, 02:03 AM
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Default battery terminals are extremely dirty, lots of wierd looking white stuff on there

should i have the auto dealer clean it or is this something i can do easily? i dont want the car to stall on me or not start.
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Old 09-30-2015, 12:22 PM
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Clean it yourself. Buy a cheap battery terminal cleaner from an auto parts store. You can also gently pour on a solution of baking soda and water to neutralize any acids/corrosion that may be present before you clean.
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