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#1stunner · 05-01-2014, 07:25 PM

so i thought i heard something today when i came to a sudden stop, kinda like my battery was lose and moving around in the trunk.so i stoped and took everything out of the trunk and checked the battery. it was tight but it was wet. kinda looked like condinsation on it. nothing else was wet at all,just the batt.it was chilly out for most of the day then warmed up to 73. has anyone else came across this before??

JR 1 · 05-01-2014, 07:57 PM

I came across it when my trunk was full of water!

I had a leak in the rear end panel where there wasn't enough body sealer, and the trunk filled up with water.

#1stunner · 05-02-2014, 06:08 PM

mine isnt leaking, it was more like the battery was sweating.nothing else was wet,tottlly dry

shibbs · 05-02-2014, 06:51 PM

You're probably hearing gas slosh around in your fuel tank. I hear it occasionally.

camguynj · 05-02-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by #1stunner

so i thought i heard something today when i came to a sudden stop, kinda like my battery was lose and moving around in the trunk.so i stoped and took everything out of the trunk and checked the battery. it was tight but it was wet. kinda looked like condinsation on it. nothing else was wet at all,just the batt.it was chilly out for most of the day then warmed up to 73. has anyone else came across this before??

Do you have a sun roof? Check this out http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335736

#1stunner · 05-02-2014, 07:16 PM

nope, no sunroof, and the trunk is all dry. its just on my battery.i checked again today and it was dry. can batterys sweat? iv never seen it before ,but then again i never had a car with the batt. in the trunk.as for the hearing the gas, i hear mine all the time,its hard to keep a full tank,lol.

camguynj · 05-02-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by #1stunner

nope, no sunroof, and the trunk is all dry. its just on my battery.i checked again today and it was dry. can batterys sweat? iv never seen it before ,but then again i never had a car with the batt. in the trunk.as for the hearing the gas, i hear mine all the time,its hard to keep a full tank,lol.

Don't know if a battery can sweat. Maybe ask a a dealer or battery shop & have them check the breather. Did you buy car used? If so check carfax for any rear accidents.

wayne watson · 05-02-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Don't know if a battery can sweat. Maybe ask a a dealer or battery shop & have them check the breather. Did you buy car used? If so check carfax for any rear accidents.

they have to breathe, thats why they have vent tubes when in the trunk, i have'nt looked but i assume they are vented, if not i will be removing all that covers it esp when it's out in the heat

JR 1 · 05-03-2014, 07:59 AM

Glad to hear your trunk was dry. I've never heard of a battery sweating, but in theory I guess it would be possible. If somehow a cold battery was suddenly introduced to much warmer air.

Is this something you saw once, or have you seen this several times?

#1stunner · 05-03-2014, 08:57 AM

this is the first time iv ever seen it

wayne watson · 05-03-2014, 12:09 PM

Have you ever bought one still wrapped in plastic and noticed how the sides are a little wet or have you ever seen a corroded battery tray? That's what I'm referring to

lawman007 · 01-14-2015, 04:41 AM

try not to touch it, if you do touch it, don't put in your eyes or mouth and wash what you touched it with. That might be sulfuric acid, battery acid. So be careful out there! You can mix sodium bicarbonate and water to neutralize the acid if present. If it's not there then you are lucky and the sodium bicarb solution is harmless. you can use it to clean the battery posts. we use it every day for an upset stomach. I'd be cautious though.

CamaroCracka · 01-14-2015, 07:44 AM

The battery is vented and it could be condensation, or it could be sulfuric acid and water. Either way, wipe it up, wash your hands and move on. However, I would continue to keep an eye on it. I suppose if the battery were warm and then parked in the cold (not a lot of recent experience with the cold thing) condensation could form on the outside of the battery. A battery should not lose fluids on a regular basis and there is always the chance of a crack in the case somewhere. That might spell the demise of your battery, but better that than your trunk floor.

#1stunner · 01-27-2015, 06:36 PM

thanks for everyones input.iv been keeping an eye on it and from what i can tell it was only that one time.its cold as hell out now so its not on my top 10 things to do list ,but ill keep checking on it

05-03-2014, 12:09 PM	#11
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	Have you ever bought one still wrapped in plastic and noticed how the sides are a little wet or have you ever seen a corroded battery tray? That's what I'm referring to __________________

01-14-2015, 04:41 AM	#12
lawman007 Panama-Gulf War Vet Drives: '11 SW 1LT/RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: From Carmichael, CA to Matthews, NC 01/2021 Posts: 769	try not to touch it, if you do touch it, don't put in your eyes or mouth and wash what you touched it with. That might be sulfuric acid, battery acid. So be careful out there! You can mix sodium bicarbonate and water to neutralize the acid if present. If it's not there then you are lucky and the sodium bicarb solution is harmless. you can use it to clean the battery posts. we use it every day for an upset stomach. I'd be cautious though. __________________

01-14-2015, 07:44 AM	#13
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	The battery is vented and it could be condensation, or it could be sulfuric acid and water. Either way, wipe it up, wash your hands and move on. However, I would continue to keep an eye on it. I suppose if the battery were warm and then parked in the cold (not a lot of recent experience with the cold thing) condensation could form on the outside of the battery. A battery should not lose fluids on a regular basis and there is always the chance of a crack in the case somewhere. That might spell the demise of your battery, but better that than your trunk floor. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

05-01-2014, 07:25 PM	#1
#1stunner Drives: 2011 syn. green ls Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: waynesboro pa Posts: 147	water on my battery so i thought i heard something today when i came to a sudden stop, kinda like my battery was lose and moving around in the trunk.so i stoped and took everything out of the trunk and checked the battery. it was tight but it was wet. kinda looked like condinsation on it. nothing else was wet at all,just the batt.it was chilly out for most of the day then warmed up to 73. has anyone else came across this before??

05-01-2014, 07:57 PM	#2
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	I came across it when my trunk was full of water! I had a leak in the rear end panel where there wasn't enough body sealer, and the trunk filled up with water.

05-02-2014, 06:08 PM	#3
#1stunner Drives: 2011 syn. green ls Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: waynesboro pa Posts: 147	mine isnt leaking, it was more like the battery was sweating.nothing else was wet,tottlly dry

05-02-2014, 06:51 PM	#4
shibbs Captain Gingerbeard Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: West Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,489	You're probably hearing gas slosh around in your fuel tank. I hear it occasionally.

05-02-2014, 07:16 PM	#6
#1stunner Drives: 2011 syn. green ls Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: waynesboro pa Posts: 147	nope, no sunroof, and the trunk is all dry. its just on my battery.i checked again today and it was dry. can batterys sweat? iv never seen it before ,but then again i never had a car with the batt. in the trunk.as for the hearing the gas, i hear mine all the time,its hard to keep a full tank,lol.

05-03-2014, 07:59 AM	#9
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	Glad to hear your trunk was dry. I've never heard of a battery sweating, but in theory I guess it would be possible. If somehow a cold battery was suddenly introduced to much warmer air. Is this something you saw once, or have you seen this several times?

05-03-2014, 08:57 AM	#10
#1stunner Drives: 2011 syn. green ls Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: waynesboro pa Posts: 147	this is the first time iv ever seen it

01-27-2015, 06:36 PM	#14
#1stunner Drives: 2011 syn. green ls Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: waynesboro pa Posts: 147	thanks for everyones input.iv been keeping an eye on it and from what i can tell it was only that one time.its cold as hell out now so its not on my top 10 things to do list ,but ill keep checking on it