Battery Anti-Corrosion Felt Pads?
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I've never used them myself but I've heard of guys just simply soaking them in oil before putting them on.
On my terminals I use the red protective spray which is basically dyed lithium grease in a spray can.
or I spread di-lectric grease all over the terminals and usually never have a problem.
I've also heard of guys gluing pennies to the top of the battery on the opposite side of the terminals because apparently the corrosion will migrate to the pennies and stay off the terminals, never tried that either.
On my terminals I use the red protective spray which is basically dyed lithium grease in a spray can.
or I spread di-lectric grease all over the terminals and usually never have a problem.
I've also heard of guys gluing pennies to the top of the battery on the opposite side of the terminals because apparently the corrosion will migrate to the pennies and stay off the terminals, never tried that either.
Within the last 2 months I've replaced my battery in my Explorer, and the one in my wife's equinox. I used those green and red pad things on my wife's car, and nothing on mine. In a year I'll check back and report if I can see or tell any difference between them.,,,
Years ago Sears plopped a battery into my vehicle and used the "red spray". My battery never developed any crud.
I've been using Permatex brand spray ever since.
Make a mask with old paper and spray the clean, new terminals.
Get the cable clamps clean and spray them under and over.
Install 'em.
I get NO CRUD.
If the cable clamps are corroded up, cleaning them completely is easily the hardest part of the job.
I've been using Permatex brand spray ever since.
Make a mask with old paper and spray the clean, new terminals.
Get the cable clamps clean and spray them under and over.
Install 'em.
I get NO CRUD.
If the cable clamps are corroded up, cleaning them completely is easily the hardest part of the job.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/NOCO-Battery-Treatment-Kit/16213366
I use the NOCO kit on all my batteries. The felt washers are already treated. Install those, and then use the spray to cover post/cable. It's a reddish color spray. Just takes a little bit .
I use the NOCO kit on all my batteries. The felt washers are already treated. Install those, and then use the spray to cover post/cable. It's a reddish color spray. Just takes a little bit .
They help identify + and - . I use wheel bearing grease. The stuff I used on -48 DC was just a less refined version of Vaseline. Most grease is non-conductive, no need to get fancy. Dont worry about not making a connection through it either.
OP, If Walmart did not have the Felt Discs, buy them at any car parts store and install them yourself.
No big deal.
Well, what causes the corrosion in the first place ?
I thought it was acid fumes leaking from around the posts.
So, as others have said, "DO NOT overtighten clamps when connecting to NEW battery.
Inspecting and cleaning the Battery is good maintenance.
I think the proper procedure is:
1) Clean Posts and Clamps
2) Put a bead of Dieletic Grease at the bottom (all around) the Post (this will seal that joint)
3) Install Felt Pads
4) Install Clamps and DO NOT overtighten
5) Put Dieletic Grease on Clamps
Note: I would ONLY use Dieletic Grease, as any other grease may 'melt' from heat and short-out the (+) & (-) terminals.
Dielectic Grease is NON conductive.
No big deal.
Well, what causes the corrosion in the first place ?
I thought it was acid fumes leaking from around the posts.
So, as others have said, "DO NOT overtighten clamps when connecting to NEW battery.
Inspecting and cleaning the Battery is good maintenance.
I think the proper procedure is:
1) Clean Posts and Clamps
2) Put a bead of Dieletic Grease at the bottom (all around) the Post (this will seal that joint)
3) Install Felt Pads
4) Install Clamps and DO NOT overtighten
5) Put Dieletic Grease on Clamps
Note: I would ONLY use Dieletic Grease, as any other grease may 'melt' from heat and short-out the (+) & (-) terminals.
Dielectic Grease is NON conductive.
Originally Posted by MasterSolenoid
OP, If Walmart did not have the Felt Discs, buy them at any car parts store and install them yourself.
No big deal.
Well, what causes the corrosion in the first place ?
I thought it was acid fumes leaking from around the posts.
So, as others have said, "DO NOT overtighten clamps when connecting to NEW battery.
Inspecting and cleaning the Battery is good maintenance.
I think the proper procedure is:
1) Clean Posts and Clamps
2) Put a bead of Dieletic Grease at the bottom (all around) the Post (this will seal that joint)
3) Install Felt Pads
4) Install Clamps and DO NOT overtighten
5) Put Dieletic Grease on Clamps
Note: I would ONLY use Dieletic Grease, as any other grease may 'melt' from heat and short-out the (+) & (-) terminals.
Dielectic Grease is NON conductive.
Since Dielectric grease is non-conductive, it won't short-out the terminals if it should migrate across the top of the battery.
Years ago I put Vaseline on top of the terminals of my battery, during the summertime I had starting and running issues. I degreased it all, recharged the battery and the problems went away.
Yet some people say it's totally OK to use Vaseline or Dieletric grease, as long as the terminals are tightened to a certain contact pressure. I'll pass, thank you. I use felt pads and the Permatex spray.
Four years ago my Honda got Positive Terminal Fuzz despite all that. I redid it and it came right back again a month later. Redid it and a month later the positive cable fell off of the battery, corroded through under the insulation. I cut back and cleaned the cable end, replaced the terminal, used liquid electric tape to rebuild the cable insulation, and got a new battery the next day. No problems since then.
Obviously the battery was venting a LOT. It was, of course, 5 years old.
OP, If Walmart did not have the Felt Discs, buy them at any car parts store and install them yourself.
No big deal.
Well, what causes the corrosion in the first place ?
I thought it was acid fumes leaking from around the posts.
So, as others have said, "DO NOT overtighten clamps when connecting to NEW battery.
Inspecting and cleaning the Battery is good maintenance.
I think the proper procedure is:
1) Clean Posts and Clamps
2) Put a bead of Dieletic Grease at the bottom (all around) the Post (this will seal that joint)
3) Install Felt Pads
4) Install Clamps and DO NOT overtighten
5) Put Dieletic Grease on Clamps
Note: I would ONLY use Dieletic Grease, as any other grease may 'melt' from heat and short-out the (+) & (-) terminals.
Dielectic Grease is NON conductive.
Since Dielectric grease is non-conductive, it won't short-out the terminals if it should migrate across the top of the battery.
Years ago I put Vaseline on top of the terminals of my battery, during the summertime I had starting and running issues. I degreased it all, recharged the battery and the problems went away.
Yet some people say it's totally OK to use Vaseline or Dieletric grease, as long as the terminals are tightened to a certain contact pressure. I'll pass, thank you. I use felt pads and the Permatex spray.
Four years ago my Honda got Positive Terminal Fuzz despite all that. I redid it and it came right back again a month later. Redid it and a month later the positive cable fell off of the battery, corroded through under the insulation. I cut back and cleaned the cable end, replaced the terminal, used liquid electric tape to rebuild the cable insulation, and got a new battery the next day. No problems since then.
Obviously the battery was venting a LOT. It was, of course, 5 years old.
Originally Posted by BigD1
https://www.walmart.com/ip/NOCO-Battery-Treatment-Kit/16213366
I use the NOCO kit on all my batteries. The felt washers are already treated. Install those, and then use the spray to cover post/cable. It's a reddish color spray. Just takes a little bit .
I use the same now.
No problems on the past 4 batteries I have used them on (oldest is 3 years).
The spray also does 2-3 batteries, so you have extra.
My neighbor was having issues with one of her batteries corroding, so I went and cleaned it with a wire brush and some baking soda/water.
After cleaned up and re-installed, I used some of that spray from the kit without the felt, and 9 months later it is still corrosion free.
I also just sprayed some on her other battery that looked fine, and still does.
I used to use several things (brake grease, white lithium spray, dielectric etc), most of them worked, but had a few batteries that still had corrosion issues.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/NOCO-Battery-Treatment-Kit/16213366
I use the NOCO kit on all my batteries. The felt washers are already treated. Install those, and then use the spray to cover post/cable. It's a reddish color spray. Just takes a little bit .
I use the same now.
No problems on the past 4 batteries I have used them on (oldest is 3 years).
The spray also does 2-3 batteries, so you have extra.
My neighbor was having issues with one of her batteries corroding, so I went and cleaned it with a wire brush and some baking soda/water.
After cleaned up and re-installed, I used some of that spray from the kit without the felt, and 9 months later it is still corrosion free.
I also just sprayed some on her other battery that looked fine, and still does.
I used to use several things (brake grease, white lithium spray, dielectric etc), most of them worked, but had a few batteries that still had corrosion issues.
Originally Posted by Black_Thunder
On my terminals I use the red protective spray which is basically dyed lithium grease in a spray can.
Are you sure about that? The Permatex red spray does harden after application and forms a durable coating, unlike spray lithium grease.
On my terminals I use the red protective spray which is basically dyed lithium grease in a spray can.
Are you sure about that? The Permatex red spray does harden after application and forms a durable coating, unlike spray lithium grease.
I've never used them, I use whatever grease I have on hand.
Now with more and more batteries coming from JCI and their tendency to leak and offgas at the terminals, I'm thinking it might not be a bad idea.
Now with more and more batteries coming from JCI and their tendency to leak and offgas at the terminals, I'm thinking it might not be a bad idea.
I sure do appreciate all the input. Thanks, folks!
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