CAR CARE

When you turn the key to
start your engine and your
car just clicks, the problem
may be a discharged battery.
Or it could be nothing more

_ Unan corrosion resistance on

the battery cables. Ac-
cording to Car Care council,
the latter is a common
automotive ailment and, like
most troubles, it’s easily
prevented.

The accumulation of
corrosion causes high
resistance to prevent the
flow of current to and from
the battery. A temporary
remedy, which may get you
Started, is to gently twist the
cable terminal clamps. Make
sure all accessories are off
before attempting this. A
spark could cause an ex-
plosion.

Be careful not to twist the
post loose from the battery!

Twisting the cable ter-
minals may help make
contact between the cable
and the battery terminal.
Should you make contact,
enabling you to start your
engine, the problem should
be corrected as soon as
possible by a good cleaning
of the battery terminals and
cable clamps. Your
repairman can do the job

TROUBLE BREWING: Number One victim of car
neglect ts the corroded battery cable and terminal,
shown here. According to Car Care Council, this part
is most overlooked of, all preventive maintenance
services and parts. The result: starting problems.
Check and clean you car's battery cables now.

properly in a matter of a few
minutes. If you are a do-it-
yourselfer, the Council

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suggests this procedure:

1. Pick up the following
items from your auto supply
store to make the job easier
and safer: a cable puller and
pliers; a terminal and clamp

cleaning tool and, most
important, safety goggles, if
you don't already have them
in your tool kit. Wear your

goggles and wear old
clothes. Also, read the
warning battery
manufacturers put on the
battery. It usually is as
follows:

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2. Remove the battery
cables. Start with the
negative (-) or grounded
cable first to prevent sparks
resulting from accidentally
grounding of the positive
terminal.

3. Next, remove the
positive (+) cable from the
battery terminal.

4. Remove

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hold down bracket (note the
position of the terminals)

and remove the battery from

the vehicle.

5.Place the battery on the
floor near a drain and wash it
with a solution of baking
DO NOT
allow any solution to enter
the battery cells. After
cleaning, rinse the battery
with clear water.

6. Next, inspect the
battery tray and remove all
signs of corrosion using the
baking soda and water, then
flush with clean water, dry
and paint the tray.

7. Inspect the cables and
terminals. Replace a cable
when it appears unfit for
further service. When cables
pass your inspection, use
your cable cleaning tool and
polish the terminals until
they are bright and shining.

8.Clean the battery posts.
Be sure they are bright and
shining. Then place the
battery back in its tray,
making sure the terminals
are in the proper postion.

9. Install battery hold
down bracket and battery

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lick, click, click? Try this trick

cables. Start with positive
(+ first. The negative (-}
grounded cable is connected
last.

_ After the cables are snugly

them from further corrosion
by covering the terminal
with a coating of petroleum
jelly.

NOTE: If your battery
appears to have a lot of
corrosion on its cover and
you need to add water often,
it may be due to a high
charging system voltage.
Have your local serviceman
check the voltage regulator
setting.

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