battery grease?

[sky jumper]

what type of grease should i use on my battery terminals?

 

[oil pan 4]

Silicone grease works real good.
(Not silicone RTV)
About all it does is keep oxidation off the terminals.

 

[Tosh]

Even Vaseline is better than nothing...

 

[brian fix]

there is a special spray made by Permatex just for this app.,,,,,,,BL

 

[TheTanSedan]

I have been using NO-ALOX for the past ten years or more. Sold at HD and electrical supply houses. Lasts about forever, allows no corrosion and is electrically conductive which means lowered resistance and temperature.

I cover all surfaces equally, using mild steel brush to work in from all angles -- and, once cables reconnected -- then just wipe off excess.

 

[Crashbox]

IMO, I'd use KOP-R-SHIELD if you can find it, usually at electrical supply houses. Outstanding stuff but not cheap. I've had a one-pound jar for about 12 years now and still have plenty left, even after giving some away to a friend!

Bag Balm works well also but with KOP-R-SHIELD you don't lose any conductivity.

 

[PandaBear]

I tried Vaseline and it melted all over the place, since it is petrolium I am worried that it will damage the plastic cover of the battery.

 

[PolySi Tech Guy]

Silicone Grease works great. Excellent dielecric properties makes it perfect for battery terminals, spark plugs, and many other electrical applications.

[ September 16, 2005, 06:55 PM: Message edited by: sbc350gearhead ]

 

[HardbodyLoyalist]

You can find the silicone grease at most autoparts stores. It's usually labeled "dielectric grease," "electrical connector grease" or "battery terminal grease."

 

[Steve S]

quote:

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Originally posted by sky jumper:
what type of grease should i use on my battery terminals?

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buy the red and green felt thingies that go between the terminal and the connectors on the battery cables.

 

[demarpaint]

I've used silicone dielectric compound for years and never had a problem!

Frank D

 

[Cicero]

I use the admittedly expensive GEL batteries. No corrosion on my terminals or cables however, or acid spills and leaks. If you ever had a battery leak in a vehicle you know what happens.

My TOYOTA 4x4 used to "eat up" even the HD batteries every 1-3 years. Went through way too many batteries. I never could figure that one out...off-road jarring, maybe? I then got 5 1/2 years on my first GEL (Checkers brand) and the one I have now has 2+ on it....The wife's new Honda gets one VERY SOON. I can't stand looking at that ACID battery in it, even though its fine so far. My only complaint is my GELS don't like to be discharged and seem to run down faster then regular batteries if you leave your lights on. Done it twice.

I for one hate the "accidental" problems created by ACID batteries in an engine compartment.

For me, the GELS have worked out better. Wish the price would come down.

 

[BOBISTHEOILGUY]

you can use any type of grease on the terminals. the oxidation is done by oxygen, and when you had no oxygen, you have no oxidation. also what steve s said about the red and green things that go on the post will work also.
bob

 

[Rick in PA]

I got a big can of the felt washers 25 years ago (a store closing special). I've put 'em on every battery since, add a couple of drops of motor oil on top of the terminal every so many oil changes and never had a problem with corrosion.

 

[Market525]

I've always just used wheel bearing grease... never a problem.

 

[2004 F150 4x4]

WD-40 works also.

 

[80caprice]

wd-40 is great, used it on already somewhat corroded , does a good job, maybe spray em lightly once in a great while.....

 

[Lance]

Never use anything that will creep or melt. It will get between the post and terminal and cause resistance.

 

[Oldwolf]

I bought a spray can of battery terminal grease made by CRC at Autozone. It's over next to the batteries. It was $2.99.