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Old 03-11-2018, 01:26 PM
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Ok so I have been trying to get my engine bay looking spotless after I replaced some parts. Just have questions on these ground wire bolts (toward the front of the bay by the headlight housing) and what I can or should do to clean it. Gonna include a pic. But will this kinda sludge decrease performance of anything? Is it a sign that something previously happended? How should I go about removing this?

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Ok so I have been trying to get my engine bay looking spotless after I replaced some parts. Just have questions on these ground wire bolts (toward the front of the bay by the headlight housing) and what I can or should do to clean it. Gonna include a pic. But will this kinda sludge decrease performance of anything? Is it a sign that something previously happended? How should I go about removing this?

Thank you guys in advance and s2k all day

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Leave that on the ground connections. It's to prevent oxidation at the point of contact. Prolly applied by Honda.
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Leave that on the ground connections. It's to prevent oxidation at the point of contact. Prolly applied by Honda.
Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. Was a little concerned. But I will just clean around it.

Have a good one!
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I cleaned them, and applied dielectric grease -- not sure what Honda uses there from the factory (if anything).

I assume after a few years of driving, my cleaned connections will look just as dirty again.
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