Battery Corrosion

[Island Solara]

Hey everyone! I'm new to the forum and still getting the hang of it. I'm not sure if my problem has already been covered. I tried searching, but got frustrated.

Here's my problem......my batttery terminals are corroded! I was about to take my battery off to try and clean the terminals as well as the battery posts. However, the nut that tightens to hold the terminal is corroded itself. Has anyone had this problem? If you did, what'd you do? I mean, I can probably bring it to a Toyota dealership and have them change it, but they'll most likely charge a bunch (probably my last resort).

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[Jai_Jai_Binks]

go to autozone, the term is called 'battery-connector'...for my sis, they did the part install when you purchased it. its like a 20 dollar part.

[Island Solara]

Would you suggest I get a new battery? I'm thinking that's where the corrosion started. It looked like it started under on of the sticker thingys on top of the battery and just moved from there.

[Ruski]

Try some spray to get rid off, dont get a new battery

[steve-o]

yeh. try the red shice..

[Island Solara]

Ok, I'll try your guy's advice. Thanks for the input guys!

[woa_its_j3ff]

ahhh how ironic. same thing happened to me er i just noticed, went to autozone and bought a newbattery plus connectors. no more goo for me

[Island Solara]

Hey Jeff, how long ago did this happen to you?

[Mole]

a simple kitchen ingredient takes that stuff right off...

baking soda and water.

mix the two in warm water, pour it on the battery terminal or where ever you see corrosion, and brush it off.

[bassthrive]

baking soda and water.

Yeah, works great if you can actually immerse the connectors in the solution. Stuff will actually "sizzle" the corrosion off. Once the connectors and battery posts are clean, rinsed and dried, apply some petroleum jelly to prevent it from coming back.