Fix Your Car Issues with These Affordable Fixes

21. Coca-Cola: Tip #1

Items Needed: A bottle of Coke
Est. Price:
$1.50*

Over time the battery terminals tend to accumulate grease and dust, dirt that can make it difficult for the engine to run, or even prevent the car from starting. And strangely enough, this serious problem can be solved with something as simple as a can of Coca-Cola.

Coca Cola @cindymaughond / Pinterest.com


Coca Cola @cindymaughond / Pinterest.com


The popular soda removes corrosion from the terminals quite effectively, and all you have to do is rinse a cloth with warm water and carefully pour the Coke on the same cloth. This technique will make debris peel off easily and save you from battery problems in the future.