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  #1 John Alexander on 17 Jun 14

   

  How To: Change a Car Battery
  
  At some point, your car's battery will need replacing and a good battery is essential for a vehicle's proper operation. You could take your car to an auto repair shop, or you can follow these easy to follow tips to change your tire. With proper care, a battery can last for as long as five years before it needs to be replaced. Changing your car's battery is a simple task that can easily be done with just a few tools if you know the proper way to do it. To do so, you will need; A socket wrench or an adjustable wrench, safety glasses, a new battery, rubber gloves (optional), a battery terminal cleaner or a wire brush, a can of Rust-O-Lieum primer, clean water, and white lithium grease. Everything you need to change your car's battery can be found at an auto parts store. Changing a battery takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. If it's been a few years since you've gotten a new battery, or you start to notice dimming headlights, it's time for a battery change.
  
  When buying a new battery, you'll want to ensure that it's the correct one for your vehicle; If you need help, you could always get assistance at an auto parts store when it comes to choosing the correct size and type of battery. You can ensure that you get a correct match by taking in your car's old battery, then once you buy a new battery you can leave the old one there to be recycled. It's also important to remember that before you install the new battery into your vehicle, it should be fully charged.
  
  When you change your car's battery, it's a good idea to wear safety glasses and gloves. Gloves will keep your hands clean and protected from battery acid; Sulfuric Acid, which is found in batteries, can burn skin and can be corrosive against anything that it comes in contact with. Before you start, you'll want to make sure that you'll be working in a well-ventilated area that's not near any open flames or sparks. When you disconnect the cables, you should disconnect the negative one first and then the positive cable. Once that's done, you should remove the battery hold down which can typically be found either on the battery tray, which is clamped to the battery's side, or on top of the battery. Once the battery hold down is free, the battery can then be carefully lifted up and taken out of the tray.
  
  If your vehicle has a top terminal battery, the inside of the cables and the battery posts should be cleaned with the battery brush; If your vehicle has a side terminal battery, the terminals should be cleaned with a wire brush.
  
  After the battery has been removed, you should check the tray for any signs of rust or corrosion. If either, or both, are spotted, the tray should be completely cleaned off with clear water. When the tray has completed dried, spray it with the Rust-O-Lieum primer to prevent further deterioration. Once that's done, the new battery can be placed in the tray and then have the hold down clamp re-installed. If the cables also show signs of corrosion, those should be cleaned off too before they're reattached to the new battery; First attaching the positive cable and then the negative one. You'll want to make sure that the cables are tight but not too tight that they pull out the side posts. The terminals should then be coated with a thick layer of the white lithium grease in order to prevent corrosion.
  
  After all the steps have been completed, you can start the engine just to ensure that everything's working properly and that's it.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">How To: Change a Car Battery <br /> <br /> At some point, your car's battery will need replacing and a good battery is essential for a vehicle's proper operation. You could take your car to an <a href="http://www.handyman.net/how-to/auto-repair/" rel="nofollow">auto repair</a> shop, or you can follow these easy to follow tips to change your tire. With proper care, a battery can last for as long as five years before it needs to be replaced. Changing your car's battery is a simple task that can easily be done with just a few tools if you know the proper way to do it. To do so, you will need; A socket wrench or an adjustable wrench, safety glasses, a new battery, rubber gloves (optional), a battery terminal cleaner or a wire brush, a can of Rust-O-Lieum primer, clean water, and white lithium grease. Everything you need to change your car's battery can be found at an auto parts store. Changing a battery takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. If it's been a few years since you've gotten a new battery, or you start to notice dimming headlights, it's time for a battery change. <br /> <br /> When buying a new battery, you'll want to ensure that it's the correct one for your vehicle; If you need help, you could always get assistance at an auto parts store when it comes to choosing the correct size and type of battery. You can ensure that you get a correct match by taking in your car's old battery, then once you buy a new battery you can leave the old one there to be recycled. It's also important to remember that before you install the new battery into your vehicle, it should be fully charged. <br /> <br /> When you change your car's battery, it's a good idea to wear safety glasses and gloves. Gloves will keep your hands clean and protected from battery acid; Sulfuric Acid, which is found in batteries, can burn skin and can be corrosive against anything that it comes in contact with. Before you start, you'll want to make sure that you'll be working in a well-ventilated area that's not near any open flames or sparks. When you disconnect the cables, you should disconnect the negative one first and then the positive cable. Once that's done, you should remove the battery hold down which can typically be found either on the battery tray, which is clamped to the battery's side, or on top of the battery. Once the battery hold down is free, the battery can then be carefully lifted up and taken out of the tray. <br /> <br /> If your vehicle has a top terminal battery, the inside of the cables and the battery posts should be cleaned with the battery brush; If your vehicle has a side terminal battery, the terminals should be cleaned with a wire brush. <br /> <br /> After the battery has been removed, you should check the tray for any signs of rust or corrosion. If either, or both, are spotted, the tray should be completely cleaned off with clear water. When the tray has completed dried, spray it with the Rust-O-Lieum primer to prevent further deterioration. Once that's done, the new battery can be placed in the tray and then have the hold down clamp re-installed. If the cables also show signs of corrosion, those should be cleaned off too before they're reattached to the new battery; First attaching the positive cable and then the negative one. You'll want to make sure that the cables are tight but not too tight that they pull out the side posts. The terminals should then be coated with a thick layer of the white lithium grease in order to prevent corrosion. <br /> <br /> After all the steps have been completed, you can start the engine just to ensure that everything's working properly and that's it.</div>

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