This year's plum rain season is particularly long, with consecutive rainy days in many parts of the south lasting for almost a month. The wet, sticky, and hot weather, coupled with the return of moisture and mold, is truly uncomfortable and has had a significant impact on travel. But, you know what? Actually, my car's battery can't stand this weather! Recently, many car owners have reported that their cars are not starting smoothly. When they open the hood, they can see that the battery has grown green "hair"? What's going on when the battery terminal turns' green '? Actually, this is a signal that the battery needs maintenance. Due to the high amount of moisture in the air during the rainy season, which is mixed with acidic substances and various impurities, the moisture in the air is prone to undergo oxidation reactions with the positive and negative electrodes (lead) of batteries, forming green oxides. Moreover, prolonged corrosion can affect the conductivity of the positive and negative electrodes of the battery, leading to the inability of the vehicle to start normally; In severe cases, wire short circuits may occur, damaging the positive and negative connection wires of the vehicle battery and increasing the safety hazards of the car. If the battery has not been maintained for a long time, the old driver may ask whether the battery needs maintenance or not? Didn't you say 'maintenance free battery'? In fact, this is a misconception. Maintenance free refers to the internal components of the battery, while the external terminals of the battery require regular maintenance. Otherwise, due to factors such as air humidity and poor usage habits, the terminals may oxidize over time, leading to damage to the battery terminal harness and affecting the battery's lifespan. Some car owners use some earth methods when maintaining their batteries, such as first scalding the battery terminals with boiling water and then applying butter. Actually, butter is used for lubrication and cannot be used to eliminate end column oxides. Moreover, applying butter can easily absorb dust, and in hot weather, butter melts and flows, which can be easily confused with acid leakage. It is recommended to use professional tools for the maintenance of battery terminals. It is recommended that all vehicle age models undergo professional terminal maintenance every 1-2 years to prevent oxidation of battery terminals and wiring harnesses, ensure reliable connection between the battery and the vehicle, delay battery performance degradation, and prevent accidental vehicle breakdowns. And for those car owners whose vehicles are over 3-5 years old, especially those who have already experienced symptoms such as dim headlights and weak starting, it is recommended to conduct a health check on their car's battery and replace it with a brand new battery based on the test results.
Surprisingly, the battery will grow "hair"! How do we maintain our cars during the rainy season?
This year's plum rain season is particularly long, with consecutive rainy days in many parts of the south lasting for almost a month. The wet, sticky, and hot weather, coupled with the return of moisture and mold, is truly uncomfortable and has had a significant impact on travel. But, you know what? Actually, my car's battery can't stand this weather! Recently, many car owners have reported that their cars are not starting smoothly. When they open the hood, they can see that the battery has grown green "hair"?
The battery terminal has turned 'green'
What's going on here? Actually, this is a signal that the battery needs maintenance. Due to the high amount of moisture in the air during the rainy season, which is mixed with acidic substances and various impurities, the moisture in the air is prone to undergo oxidation reactions with the positive and negative electrodes (lead) of batteries, forming green oxides. Moreover, prolonged corrosion can affect the conductivity of the positive and negative electrodes of the battery, leading to the inability of the vehicle to start normally; In severe cases, wire short circuits may occur, damaging the positive and negative connection wires of the vehicle battery and increasing the safety hazards of the car.
The battery has not been maintained for a long time
The old driver wants to ask, does the battery need maintenance? Didn't you say 'maintenance free battery'? In fact, this is a misconception. Maintenance free refers to the internal components of the battery, while the external terminals of the battery require regular maintenance. Otherwise, due to factors such as air humidity and poor usage habits, the terminals may oxidize over time, leading to damage to the battery terminal harness and affecting the battery's lifespan.
Battery maintenance
Some car owners use some traditional methods when maintaining their batteries, such as first scalding the battery terminals with boiling water and then applying butter. Actually, butter is used for lubrication and cannot be used to eliminate end column oxides. Moreover, applying butter can easily absorb dust, and in hot weather, butter melts and flows, which can be easily confused with acid leakage. It is recommended to use professional tools for the maintenance of battery terminals.
It is recommended that all vehicle age models undergo professional terminal maintenance every 1-2 years to prevent oxidation of battery terminals and wiring harnesses, ensure reliable connection between the battery and the vehicle, delay battery performance degradation, and prevent accidental vehicle breakdowns. And for those car owners whose vehicles are over 3-5 years old, especially those who have already experienced symptoms such as dim headlights and weak starting, it is recommended to conduct a health check on their car's battery and replace it with a brand new battery based on the test results.
