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dieselfan1

By dieselfan1
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dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

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My 2018 Double cab wouldn't start yesterday.

I checked the connections on the battery they looked fine.

I removed and took a piece of sandpaper to clean up the posts and cables.

Bam it started right up.

Then I replaced the battery.

It's easy to clean up these connections now. It would suck two months from now when it's 20 below.  Check yours.

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MikeBMW Senior Enthusiast

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Thankfully, worst I'll see might be 32 but good advice nonetheless! :)

dieselfan1 Senior Enthusiast

dieselfan1

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32

That would be nice.

It's 34° here right now.

 

BTW the connections looked clean. They need to real clean I guess.

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diyer2 Senior Enthusiast

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Cleaning battery terminals and applying dielectric grease is part of my regular maintenance. Required for the best electrical connection. More so IMO if you are in a high humidity area. 

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