How to Change a Car Battery

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How to Change A Car Battery
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There may be some telltale sign like dimmer
headlights or its been between three to seven
years since youve had a new battery, signifies
that your car battery is going to die or won't
last longer and calls for a replacement with new
battery.
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Rather than going to mechanic, swapping for a new
battery on your own is much easier in any models
of cars and vans without requiring too many tools.
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Find out the exact issue
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Prior to battery change you must first make sure
whether your battery actually does need to be
replaced or not.
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A white or blue sulfate build-up around the
terminal indicates a bad seal around the battery
terminal and acid is leaking out onto them.
Cleaning this up sometimes help but most of the
time requires replacement. Don't clean it with
bare hands.
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Drive the car constantly for 30 mins to to
recharge the battery. You will want to minimize
the use of electrical components including the AC
to ensure that power isnt used in other areas
aside from charging the battery.
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Check the alternator, some vehicles have a
battery meter, while the engine is running the
alternator will hold a charge between 13.8-14.2
volts if the charging system is functioning
properly. With the battery off it should have a
12.4-12.8 volt reading.
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Quick easy steps to replace the battery
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Once youve verified that the battery does need
to be replaced, these are the steps you should
take to replace the battery quick and easy.
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Buy the proper replacement
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It's necessary to buy the correct battery that
fit in your vehicle and provide the proper power
capacity that your car needs. In case you are
confused bring the cars make and model along
with the dimensions of the current battery to the
store.
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Use a memory keeper to preserve codes
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A simple CMOS will keep the PIN codes and
settings saved for your radios and navigation
systems from getting erased when you disconnect
the battery.
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If you dont have a memory keeper then make sure
that you have the PINS for your electronic
equipment before you start or consult your manual
before starting to see which devices will be
affected.
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Replacing
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After the proper steps taken prior to replacing
the battery, it is quite easy and quick process
to replace the old one and install the new
battery.
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Be sure to know the exact location of your
battery, then open the hood and prop it up.
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Find and remove the old battery.
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Find the battery terminals (positive and
negative) and first disconnect the negative
terminal and then the positive one as well.
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Remove the battery by unfastening the battery
holder and removing any screws or clamps holding
the battery in place. Lift the battery out using
extreme caution as they can be anywhere from
30-60lbs.
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Put the new battery in and clean the terminal
clamps with baking soda and a wire brush. On
spotting extreme corrosion, take it to a
professional mechanic for repair or replacement.
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Once the terminals are connected correctly,
connect all screws, clamps and bars that may hold
the battery in place.
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Apply battery lithium grease and spray the
terminals with lithium grease, which will help to
prevent corrosion buildup.
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Dont dispose the old battery in normal garbage
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After installing a new battery, throwing away the
old one in normal garbage is illegal and hence
must be properly disposed off in service
garages, auto supply stores and recycling
businesses.
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