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  1. 04-06-2020, 05:46 PM #1
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    Battery Terminal Grease (lead acid)

    After cleaning a battery terminal what are you using? Dielectric grease, white lithium, Vaseline, or something else?
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    #2 04-06-2020, 06:21 PM
    Dielectric.
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    #3 04-06-2020, 06:33 PM
    I have always used petroleum jelly with no issues.
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    #4 04-06-2020, 06:45 PM
    I have seen people glue a penny to battery top.. Copper accepts the corrosion.
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    #5 04-06-2020, 07:18 PM
    CRC Battery Terminal Protector spray. Works great.


    https://www.amazon.com/CRC-05046-Bat.../dp/B000CIPUNC
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    #6 04-06-2020, 07:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by printman71 View Post
    I have always used petroleum jelly with no issues.
    same here
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    #7 04-06-2020, 08:14 PM
    Any paste, gel or liquid that covers the metal will reduce corrosion if it does not conduct. Oxygen in the presence of a conductive liquid and electricity causes corrosion.

    Don't add any metals to attract corrosion. Maybe in Fort Phantom Hill Lake it does but not around here.
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    #8 04-06-2020, 09:31 PM
    Thanks for the suggestions! I have always used open gear case grease, but ran out. The penny deal sounds interesting!
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    #9 04-07-2020, 03:31 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Gungle George View Post
    Thanks for the suggestions! I have always used open gear case grease, but ran out. The penny deal sounds interesting!
    Well, I guess if it makes you feel better you might as well do it. A penny is cheaper than a visit to a psychiatrist even with insurance.
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    #10 04-07-2020, 05:12 AM
    It's a clear synthetic dialectic grease, good to 450°, and can be purchased at Harbor freight. Use it on all battery lugs/connections, seat pole bases, etc...
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    #11 04-07-2020, 07:36 AM
    Dielectric or lithium is what I’ve always used

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    #12 04-07-2020, 10:19 AM
    Silicone dielectric grease for me.
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    #13 04-07-2020, 10:26 AM
    I use super lube anti corrosion gel or nyk-77, can not stand the spray on red grease
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    #14 04-07-2020, 11:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by granite View Post
    CRC Battery Terminal Protector spray. Works great.


    https://www.amazon.com/CRC-05046-Bat.../dp/B000CIPUNC
    +1. Works longer than anything else I have ever used, and looks better too.
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    #15 04-07-2020, 01:06 PM
    Dielectric
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    #16 04-07-2020, 01:11 PM
    grease
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    #17 04-08-2020, 07:32 PM
    Marine grease for me... just pulled all 3 of my batteries and had them tested and before putting back in my boat i did a thorough cleaning and wiped posted down with some marine grease
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    #18 04-08-2020, 07:45 PM
    Fluid Film. I spray it on everything. Does great on batteries and the underside of you car. I spray it on the inside of boat trailer tubes to.
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    #19 04-08-2020, 07:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by granite View Post
    CRC Battery Terminal Protector spray. Works great.


    https://www.amazon.com/CRC-05046-Bat.../dp/B000CIPUNC
    I second that
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    #20 04-09-2020, 11:37 AM
    ^^^Third here, been using it forever it seems and has always worked well for me.
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