When should I replace battery terminal?
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Asked by GuruDWHPT May 23, 2020 at 01:34 PM about the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Notice positive battery terminal cable corroded. Cleaned & put vaseline on it.
This has always worked before but now its corroded again. Should I replace the
terminal?

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

What is the condition of it? Loose or fraying wires from the cable? If not, then just reclean and add Vaseline. How old is your battery?

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

Old batteries off gas more, causing the corrosion. Consider getting a sealed battery this time around.

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