However, when we're talking about greasing your battery terminals, we mean dielectric grease, which is used to prevent rust, dirt, and corrosion.

Using Vaseline on your battery terminals is quite easy and only takes a couple of minutes. Still, there are a few simple steps you need to follow to do it right. For starters, you'll want to ...

Dielectric grease acts as a lubricant, a sealant, an insulator, and a protectant when lightly used on these applications. Battery terminals Spark plug boots Bulb sockets Trailer connectors ...

Battery corrosion shows up as a white-, green-, or blue-tinged substance on your car's battery posts, terminals, or cables. Battery acid releases hydrogen gas that reacts with the air and forms a ...

As you might have guessed, dielectric grease is best used sparingly, as huge blobs of the stuff will be both messy and wasteful. It's best applied using something like a cotton bud, which can ...

AKRON (Jan. 15, 2007) — There's an old saying among electrical specialists that a vehicle's starter or alternator is only as good as the battery to which it's connected. That said, too many service ...