Saturday, 5 September 2020

Your Week-End Driving Tip From Our Automotive Department


You wash, wax, and vacuum your car to keep it looking sharp. But have you ever considered cleaning things under the hood? By cleaning your vehicle’s battery terminals, you can actually help the car battery perform stronger, longer! We’ll show you how to clean the terminals and help prevent car battery corrosion in only FIVE steps—with materials you probably already have at home!

5-Step Car Battery Cleaning:

Cleaning your car battery is easy! You will need:

Protective gloves; Baking Soda; Water; Old toothbrush; Rag; Petroleum Jelly 

  1. Mix thoroughly, one tablespoon baking soda with a cup of water.
  2. When removing from the bay, first check the battery for swells, leaks or cracks before attempting to clean.
  3. Dip toothbrush into cleaning mix and scrub off the battery terminal.
  4. Wipe everything down with a damp rag, then dry it off with a dry rag and ensure it is completely dry before replacing.
  5. Rub a tiny amount of petroleum jelly onto the terminals, to help lubricate them and prevent further corrosion, then reattach the positive and negative cables to the correct nodes.
    • BRING BACK THE BATTERY

Give the battery a gentle wipe with a cleaning wipe, but avoid getting it wet. Once it is completely dry, replace it in the battery bay and reconnect it, making sure that all connections are tight and secured properly.

Keeping your car battery clean can help get things moving when your car won’t start and battery flow is weak. Staying on top of your battery’s charge is crucial to avoid getting stranded. Stop by your nearest Rayneau store (Corinth (450-7247) Monchy (450-7248) Vide Bouteille (450-7246) or Babonneau (450-5759), for a free battery check at your convenience! Our customer service representatives will let you know just how much “life” is left in your battery so you can hit the road with peace of mind – and a new battery from our wide selection, if necessary! 



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