You don't need automobile expertise or special tools to master this task. With each of the household items, you can revive the car battery in just a few steps:

For this to work, you will need aspirin tablets, rubber gloves, water and a screwdriver.

1. To revive a dead car battery you will need to pry the cell cover of the battery with a screwdriver. Wear gloves while opening the lids and pay attention no to get battery acid on yourself.
2. Crush two or three aspirin tablets for each cell of the battery and carefully put the powder in the battery. Now add water to fill the battery to the proper level. Carefully reseal the cell cover.
3. Let the battery sit for almost one hour before you start the engine. Once the engine starts, drive to your local service station to replace the battery.

Why did it work?

This is actually an old trick to revive a dead car battery and service mechanics are using it on a regular basis. The acetylsalicylic acid in the aspirin combines with the sulfuric acid in the battery.

What you need to know:

It will shorten the overall lifespan of your battery.

Since every car should have a first aid kit, you should have no problem finding aspirin.

How to revive a dead car battery with Epsom salt

For this method to work you will need Epsom salt (at least 4 tablespoons) and distilled water. Additionally, you should have rubber gloves and a screwdriver, but also a measuring spoon to make sure you get the salt quantity right. This method takes more time compared to the firs one and you will need a battery charger.

1. Use a screwdriver to carefully remove the cap from the cells of the battery. Wear safety gloves and glasses.
2. Measure four tablespoons of Epsom salt and dissolve it in just enough distilled water. Mix until you create a liquid that can be poured in the battery cells.
3. Pour one tablespoon of the solution into each of the six cells of the battery. Once you are done, carefully seal the caps firmly.
4. Recharge the battery on slow charge for 24 hours and the battery should be like new.

Why did it work?

When a battery loses its state of charge it has become more of a base than an acid. The plates of the lead acid battery are often affected by lead sulfate buildup. To reduce the buildup and improve the overall battery performance Epsom salt is added to the electrolyte of the acid battery.

What you need to know:

Operating on a car battery without safety equipment is not recommended. The batteries contain sulfuric acid which is highly caustic. If you get it on your skin you should flush with water immediately to avoid skin burns.

This can be done 2 to 3 times before the battery is no longer able to be resurrected.

Baking Soda

You should never pour it inside the battery cells. It is only used to eliminate the corrosive buildup on the car’s battery terminals. All you need to do is mix 3 tablespoons baking soda with 1 tablespoon warm water. Now use an old toothbrush and scrub the terminals with the mixture.

After a few minutes of scrubbing, use a wet towel to wipe the car’s battery terminals. Use a dry towel to remove any remaining moisture. Let the terminals completely dry and apply a bit of petroleum jelly around each terminal. This prevents future corrosive build up.

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Have you used any of these methods to bring your car battery back to life? Let us know which one is most effective!

Article Source: Prepper's Will