Rapid terminal corrosion?

[smashweights]

Just put this battery into service in early Nov. Why would I have this much corrosion already?

 

[n8zcc]

Because the battery terminal is leaking gases from the battery. Pick up those felt battery terminal rings and install, that will at least control if not stop the corrosion.

Like these; https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Term...s=battery+terminal+felt&qid=1645914523&sr=8-4

 

[smashweights]

Take it in for warranty replacement?

 

[UnclJim]

Id get crc battery terminal cleaner and their protector as well.

 

[AV8OR]

I’ve been using the felt washers washers for years and never have corrosion issues.

 

[Rick3478]

Holy crap! That's got to be in the top 5 worst I've ever seen. Either a cat peed on it, or you've had a bad terminal seal leak. Long shot, maybe the system heavily overcharging the battery, forcing out boiled corrosives. This is a '19(?) and you've had to replace the battery already? Makes me wonder. Stating the obvious, you're going to need a new terminal and maybe a battery. I think I'd have the charging system checked. The felt washers help a little but won't cure a major acid leak.

 

[spyder]

Just noticed my brand new truck with 3500 miles has this, but brighter and bigger. Guess I oughta run it to the dealer and have them do some replacements.

 

[hogger]

From How to Clean Battery Corrosion (and What Causes It) | Continental Battery Systems:
"If you notice corrosion on your battery’s positive terminal, it’s a sign that your battery may be overcharging, which can be due to a faulty voltage regulator.
Corrosion that appears on the negative battery terminal is a symptom of undercharging."

 

[BowDown]

Just put this battery into service in early Nov. Why would I have this much corrosion already?
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Because its a Craptima battery