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Old 9 Mar 2006
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Battery Terminal Corrosion

Anyone know of something suitable to put on battery terminals to prevent corrosion? I'm not sure about grease because its not electrically conductive...or am I talking rubbish?

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Old 9 Mar 2006
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I have used petroleum jelly (vasoline) for years. I am not worried about it being conductive as long as my connections are secure before hand. I am only concerned about excluding oxygen and preventing corrosion.

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Grease is fine,as is Petrolium jelly.I've been using just normal grease only because i never seem to have any of the other stuff when i fit a battery,and i've never had any bad connections ever! I always use stainless steel bolts and nuts for the terminals too,again never had any problems/siezed bolts,etc...

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I agree, grease is fine (So long as you have good contact between the terminals). The grease will then seal the contacts in a safe bubble, shielded from the elements.



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