Alternator check
Have you checked the alternator? A simple test is to start the car (or jump start it in your case) and then disconnect the postitive terminal. If the vehicle continues to run, then the alternator is OK, but it you disconnect the positive terminal from the battery and the car stalls, then you know where the problem lies.
Also make sure that you purchased the proper battery with enough cca (cold cranking amps). This is even more critical if your car is diesel. I believe 700 to 1000 cca is average for most diesel engines but read the owners manual to make sure. It's my understanding that you can't hurt the electrical system by installing a battery that has more cca than is required by the manufacturer (which is why the spec usually says "minimum cca required). The spec on my old Chevy Silverado 6.5L Detroit diesel required 2 batteries with around 750 cca each but I installed 2 batteries that had 1100 cca each and I got many trouble-free miles out of that truck.
Corrosion has more to do with the electrolytes in the battery itself than the battery cables. The positive and negative charges on the battery terminals react with other electrolytes and minerals found in water. increased humidity or lots of rain means more reactions which means you'll have to occasionally pull your battery cables off and use a wire brush to clean off the battery terminals and the inner contact surface of the cables. Non-conductive corrosion will prevent juice from reaching your starter. Also, make sure your starter is grounded properly. This is often overlooked and hundreds of dollars are wasted when the fix is simple. Hope this helps.
Have you checked the alternator? A simple test is to start the car (or jump start it in your case) and then disconnect the postitive terminal. If the vehicle continues to run, then the alternator is OK, but it you disconnect the positive terminal from the battery and the car stalls, then you know where the problem lies.
Also make sure that you purchased the proper battery with enough cca (cold cranking amps). This is even more critical if your car is diesel. I believe 700 to 1000 cca is average for most diesel engines but read the owners manual to make sure. It's my understanding that you can't hurt the electrical system by installing a battery that has more cca than is required by the manufacturer (which is why the spec usually says "minimum cca required). The spec on my old Chevy Silverado 6.5L Detroit diesel required 2 batteries with around 750 cca each but I installed 2 batteries that had 1100 cca each and I got many trouble-free miles out of that truck.
Corrosion has more to do with the electrolytes in the battery itself than the battery cables. The positive and negative charges on the battery terminals react with other electrolytes and minerals found in water. increased humidity or lots of rain means more reactions which means you'll have to occasionally pull your battery cables off and use a wire brush to clean off the battery terminals and the inner contact surface of the cables. Non-conductive corrosion will prevent juice from reaching your starter. Also, make sure your starter is grounded properly. This is often overlooked and hundreds of dollars are wasted when the fix is simple. Hope this helps.
