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2001 Jeep Cherokee Brand new battery corrosion

Tiny
BRETT1818
  • MEMBER
  • 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 65,000 MILES
Hello,

2 years ago the Jeep dealership replaced my battery in my '01 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The uncovered terminal on the old battery had a LOT of corrosion on it and was causing electrical issues. The dealership said I also needed a new battery when I took it in, so I went ahead and replaced it.

NOW the new battery terminal is doing the same thing. When I pull into my garage I notice a very slight burning smell, and there is a good amount of corrosion on the uncovered battery terminal. Is there anything I can do to keep the corrosion off the battery?
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Monday, December 31st, 2007 AT 12:14 PM

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Tiny
FAIRRACING31
  • MECHANIC
  • 150 POSTS
Your battery will always have corrosion. I clean my vehicle's battery terminal sometimes up to four times a year. I use water and bakingsoda to wash the terminals, cables, and battery several times a year to help prevent corrosion.
Also use a battery post cleaner


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/103836_Battery_1.jpg



You can also use felt washers that go between the battery terminal and battery


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/103836_Felt_1.jpg



Also, you may use connector grease to put over your terminals. All of this helps prevent corrosion, but it wont stop it.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/103836_agsbt1sp003_1.jpg



Happy New Year :)
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