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If the battery in your car is dead, your car won't be going anywhere. You can call a roadside service for help, or you can go to a car parts store and buy a battery to put in yourself. Here are tips for buying a new auto battery and how you can install it yourself if you don't want a mechanic to do it for you.
How To Buy A Car Battery
Automotive batteries are not universal. You need the specific battery required by your car. The way to do this is to get the information off of the old battery or out of your car's instruction manual. The numbers on the battery give information such as the group size, reserve capacity, and the minimum cold-cranking amps. You can also choose the battery cell type and the quality of the battery, as reflected in the length of the warranty.
How To Get Your Battery Replaced
Some car parts stores may change your battery for you when you buy the battery from them. You could also get a mobile mechanic to change your battery or ask a friend to do it if they know how. You may want someone else to change your battery if you're not comfortable working on cars or if you're afraid to work with the battery.
However, changing a battery is fairly easy and something you might be able to do yourself as long as you have some simple tools.
How To Change A Car Battery
Automotive batteries have a negative terminal and a positive one. They should be clearly marked so you can tell the difference. Notice which cable is attached to which terminal because when you take the old battery out, the new battery has to be put in so the terminals are positioned the same way.
The cables need to be removed from the terminals. Use a socket wrench to loosen the nut that holds the negative terminal cable in place. Once the cable is loose, pull it off the battery and place it aside. Remember to remove the negative cable first so you don't accidentally cause an electrical short.
Remove the cable from the positive terminal next. Then you can pull the battery out of the holder and slide the new battery in its place. If the cable ends are corroded, use a battery cleaner and wire brush to scrape off the corrosion so the cables and terminals make a good connection.
When you attach the cables to the new battery, start with the positive terminal first and attach the cable to the negative terminal last. Once the battery is connected, start your car to verify it starts right up and that the lights are bright so you know the battery is working properly.
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