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65048, weird fact about batteries.
Posted by eclipse_99rs, Dec-20-03 05:04 PM
I heard that on batteries that are non-maintenance free that if you drop a tab of asperin in it once a year it cleans the internal plates. Thus making the battery work like new.
65049, RE: weird fact about batteries.
Posted by bullox, Dec-20-03 05:12 PM
i've heard the same about coca-cola

of course you are going to want to disconnect the battery first :+
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65050, RE: weird fact about batteries.
Posted by eclipse_99rs, Dec-20-03 05:14 PM
yah i heard that coke cleans the outside of the catteries but im talking about the inside plates where the acid is.
65051, RE: weird fact about batteries.
Posted by Mr Mike, Dec-20-03 05:19 PM
Is must have something to do with changing the acid equalibria since asprin is basicly salcylic acid and soda has a large concentration on phosphoric acid. We learned about the acid base equilibria in batteries in chem but I have since forgotten.
65052, RE: weird fact about batteries.
Posted by DarkOne, Dec-20-03 05:27 PM
I'd just buy a new battery.
65083, RE: weird fact about batteries.
Posted by DR1665, Dec-21-03 12:33 PM
Here in AZ we "rent" them. Even if you don't dirve the car at all, the engine bay stays about 80* or better for more than 4 months. Then you spend a lot of serious stop and go with the AC running full blast and they just can't take it. :P

I bought a Duralast Gold from AutoZone about 5 years ago. I'ev had it replaced twice since then from dying. Each time, the replacement was free. Not too shabby if I do say so myself.