3Ts
Elite Member
I check my equipment periodically, but this surprised me! The battery is less than 3 years old and I check electrolyte levels every time I change engine oil. There were some signs of corrosion beginning about 2 months ago, so what is causing this? I have the felt washers on the terminals and the red battery spray coating as well. I don't have any problems with the electrical system and it starts just fine. The corrosion is on the positive terminal primarily. There is also some on the battery holddown and very little on the negative terminal. Over the last 6 months there have been many 3 mile trips - about 4 per week, but at least once a week into town which is 30+ minutes and I don't see an issue with the charging system (or maybe I missed it?)
This is of an 2012 F250 diesel with 2 batteries, the other one is not nearly as bad. Any ideas as to what is causing this and what I can do to stop it? My searches on the internet indicate that it is probably a failed seal around the post.
This is of an 2012 F250 diesel with 2 batteries, the other one is not nearly as bad. Any ideas as to what is causing this and what I can do to stop it? My searches on the internet indicate that it is probably a failed seal around the post.