How Do You Inspect Car Battery Cables?
Car batteries contain sulfuric acid, and they can, when the cables become loose or the battery becomes old, leak acid. When the acid leaks, it either spews onto the battery and the cables, or it seeps into the cables themselves. You should inspect your battery cables for signs of corrosion, and for wear and tear, regularly to avoid any problems with your car. Wear protective goggles and rubber gloves to prevent getting any possible leaked acid on your skin or eyes. It is also important to make sure the car is off before you inspect the car battery cables. Look at the battery itself first. Your first sign of corrosion is a white powdery substance on or around the cable terminals and ports for the battery. Disconnect the car battery cables from the battery before you try to inspect them for wear and tear or corrosion. This can be done by loosening the bolts by grasping the bolts with a wrench and turning them to the left. Hold the cables in your hands, and look closely for any breaks or
