Colorado Springs Auto Repair

We all have our car cleaning routines, but have you ever considered cleaning the parts under the hood? For instance, your battery can be prone to corrosive build-up on its terminals, and it can worsen to the point where you get no charge altogether. We recommend that you regularly clean your battery terminals to ensure your battery lasts longer and performs stronger! Below is our unbeatable method of cleaning your battery terminals.   What You'll Need Protective gloves Baking soda Water Old toothbrush Petroleum jelly Rag STEP 1: Mix Up Your Cleaning Solution Combine one tablespoon of baking soda in one cup of water, and stir it together until it's thoroughly mixed. STEP 2: Undo the Cables Before you do anything, please make sure your engine is off. It would be best if you separated the negative battery cable first then the positive. They are usually different colors, so be sure to refer to your owner's manual to be sure. Build-up, battery corrosion, and grim ... read more