Today I had a few hours to kill. Did general check up on my wife's car. When I open the Bonnet, WoW, what did I see, Blue-greenish flakes surrounds the Battery +ve Terminal. Got a shock!!. This is actually a thin film of sulfuric acid. If left un-check will eventually lead to corrosion of metal parts around the battery. It can be cleaned away easily before it causes problems. If corrosion is ignored, it can damage battery cables and holddown parts and lead to operating problems, such as a no-start condition.
This blue-green flakes are corrosive !!!
Remove the terminals ( -ve) first, then remove the (+ve) side. Ensure no spill of the corrosive flakes. I then remove the +ve cable that connects to the start-motor. Did a good wash on it. Use lots of running water. Use eye-protective goggles. Then wash the battery mounting areas. You do not want any residue of the flakes to starts "eating" your paintworks and subsequently your car metal parts.
Washed thoroughly the cable connectors and the terminals. They look ok now. Then install back the cables and the battery.
This time I apply a layer of grease to protest both the +ve and -ve terminals.
This cleaned terminal and connector will give you a "one-Kick" start.
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Sunday, February 26, 2006
Blue Battery Terminal
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Heaven & Earth Meets as 1
Spent 2 days in Ipoh at clearwater Sanctuary Resort. Nice to have met some of Perak's Pug Owners and had some open bonnet session.
Had a good time there. Good place to "Let loose and Fancy Free"
At the reception, you are welcome with greeting from the 3 monkeys. This reminds me of the "missing 4th" monkey ..... created during the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal
( both hands clasping to cover the private area)
This is where the chalet are. Ample and shady parking area too. Was told that Jodie Foster stayed in one of these chalet when they film "Anna and the the King" with Chow Yuen Fatt.
What a view from the balcony. the serenity, tranquility and the chirping of the birds. Makes this a sanctuary for us to recuperate,rejuvenate and recharge.
Now with this kind of view from my balcony, what else can one ask for in life ? Well, what else ? With Old town white coffee, cigies and Newspapers to read ... No wonder it's tagline says
" it's heaven and earth meets as one"
Were "caught" in the middle of a Kavadi Procession. Very colourful sight !! Watch the red car in front.. that's a 605 !! a very RARE breed.
Ain't she a beauty ?
Well, here are the Pamelo girls !!. I guess this veiled view should suffice.
