Top Car Battery Maintenance Tips

The primary concern in maintaining a battery is to keep it free from the wastes and to keep it clean. In order to keep it clean, it should be cleaned using the bicarbonate of soda and it is advisable to use a non-metallic brush to eliminate any rusts on the cables of the battery. It has to be cleaned by removing the cables and the surrounding areas of cables and terminals of the battery should keep clean.

To remove the cables of the battery, first of all, the negative cable has to be removed and then the positive cable. The cover of the battery should be removed and it is essential to maintain the electrolyte level in the battery, which should be more than ½ inch deep. If the level in the battery is very low then you can add some quantity of distilled water and mix it thoroughly with the acid in the battery.

The foremost thing to follow is to check whether the battery has any breaks and leaks. If any of this type of damage occurs to the battery, then the casing of the battery has to be replaced. It has to be placed in a secure insulated battery case. The battery is not over secured by tightly placing the clamps and this may cause damage to the battery at the time of vibrations. Ensure that the acid used in the battery is very dangerous and has to be careful during its replacement or removal.

While installing the cables of the battery, first the positive cable has to be connected and then the negative cable. The petroleum jelly has to be applied to the cables before clamping the cable posts. This will help to enhance the life of the battery and slow down corrosion.