r/Cartalk 2d ago

Safety Question What is happening

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Think my battery died and when I popped the case open this is what I saw. Can I still jump it?

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u/run_uz 2d ago

Yes. Clean it 1st

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u/Paint_God104 2d ago

What should I use to clean?

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u/run_uz 2d ago

Wire brush works. So does coca cola. Parts store sells a spray you can mist on to help prevent this again

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u/Alarming-Contract-10 1d ago

Coca cola is acidic. You don't clean acid with acid. You need baking soda to neutralize

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u/run_uz 1d ago

I'm still right. Don't look it up, or you'll see that

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u/Alarming-Contract-10 1d ago

Licking it off would also work but that doesn't make it the best or right way 🤡