We've all seen it.  That crusty white stuff building up around the battery terminals can leave you with a car that won’t start if you don't get it off.  The Columbia, SC Auto Repair Pro is here to walk you through getting your terminals clean and getting the best battery connection possible.
When you don't remove this corrosion from the terminals, it makes it harder for your vehicle to keep a good connection with the battery.  Before long, an off and on problem becomes a big problem when the car won't start at all.  Yes, something as simple as some corrosion can be at fault.In order to get the corrosion off you will need to remove the battery cables.  ALWAYS remove the negative battery cable first. You may need two wrenches to get them disconnected. Head over to the full article on the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro blog for more detailed instructions on removing your battery cables from the posts.
Once both cables are free you need to clean the terminals.  You can choose to purchase a solution from any auto parts store or opt to make your own.  The at-home mechanic will likely pick the baking soda and water compound, which I believe will usually give as good a result as more costly options.  In a pinch, some Cola can do the trick, as long as you don’t forget to clean off the sticky residue when you can.  Having a brush to scrub once your solution has had time to soak in can be a big help.  Once you've scrubbed everything clean you’ll want to rinse with clear water.  When you are ready to reconnect the battery cables, connect the positive side first this time.  Once they are on, check that they are tightly secured.  That’s it!  A trip to the auto repair shop has been avoided and you have the satisfaction of having taken care of your problem with your own two hands.  For auto problems or auto repairs that are bigger than you can handle you can always call us, Sanford’s Automotive Service, for the best customer service and best auto repairs in Columbia, SC.