# Are Car Batteries Waterproof? What To Do If Yours Gets Wet

> While things like fuel, oil, and transmission fluid all play a vital role in keeping the engine of any car, truck, or SUV running properly, a case could be made that the battery is the beating heart of the vehicle.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1908069/are-car-batteries-waterproof-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6873000aff623f4fd4d64fd8)
- **Published:** 2025-07-13
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #battery #vehicle #batteries #engine #gets #waterproof #yours #beating
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