Is my battery going bad?

[truker]

In the last week or two I'm noticing alot of battery acid on my negative battery post/terminal. I clean it and a few days later I'm cleaning it again. Is my battery going bad?

 

[BigRondo]

It is my experience that when the battery starts spewing acid all over the place that the battery's days are numbered.

 

[snoranger]

Also check the actual voltage while its running. (dont rely on the stock gauge) Make sure you're not overcharging.

 

[truker]

Well I found out why it was spewing acid; I took the cover off and found a crack on the negative post base and I know how that happened everytime I disconnect the terminal to work on the car when I put it back I always bang on it with whatever I'm holding: a wrench,ratchet,screwdriver etc. Not doing that anymore!