dielectric grease...good or bad?

[wyliec]

Since I'll be installing another Odyssey PC680 battery to replace my existing one, I have a question. I know I've read on here that some say it's an insulator and others say it's a conductor. I'm pretty certain that it is an insulator. But, should it be used once the connections are made to the battery to prevent corrosion; or, should it not be used at all.

 

[Chupaca]

As I see it..!!

it was always used as a protection against corrosion. Older batteries tended to do that a lot more than the new sealed ones.it is good if yours in certain areas. I do agree with Roger with sealing with WD-40. All in all it won't hurt to put some on. :thumbup:

 

[wyliec]

WD-40 it is. Thanks

 

[DrewNJ]

It's a sealed battery. There should be no reason to put anything on the terminals and the terminals shouldn't corrode. Terminal corrosion was common on lead acid batteries and typically due to copper wires with lead clamps.
If you have terminal corrosion with a sealed AGM battery you have a leaking battery....

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[NancysToy]

It's a sealed battery. There should be no reason to put anything on the terminals and the terminals shouldn't corrode. Terminal corrosion was common on lead acid batteries and typically due to copper wires with lead clamps.
If you have terminal corrosion with a sealed AGM battery you have a leaking battery....

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:agree: Unless you have had problems because of a moist environment or other corrosive influences (like multiple taps at the terminal, leave it dry. If you do apply anything, do it after the connections are made.

 

[MikeinGA]

I use dielectric grease on all my batteries, in my bike, cars, and mowers.


Mike