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How much of a pain in the ass is it to change your own car battery?
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:12 AM Author: hairraiser scourge upon the earth (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36102775) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:39 PM Author: magenta disturbing heaven JFC -- i just lost so much fucking respect from you, and I'm the definition of a privelaged coastal elite. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104781) |
Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:14 AM Author: Irradiated brilliant tank I expected better from you. It's easy as fuck. You can do it in front of the auto parts store where you buy the battery. Borrow their tools, bring old battery back inside. Voila! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36102776) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:19 AM Author: hairraiser scourge upon the earth (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36102785) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:26 PM Author: Irradiated brilliant tank You should have a battery charger too. I use mine a lot actually, but hardly ever on my car/truck. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104628) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:06 PM Author: hairraiser scourge upon the earth (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36108143) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:24 AM Author: Chestnut Native Shitlib easier than changing a tire, assuming it's mounted a normal way. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36102791) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:37 AM Author: Beady-eyed Immigrant buy the battery at advanced auto and they will change it for you (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36102805) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:07 AM Author: awkward bat shit crazy clown sanctuary this (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103223) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:01 AM Author: honey-headed philosopher-king codepig it's the easiest car "repair" you can do. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103191) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:55 PM Author: Odious school cafeteria Engine and cabin air filters are usually easier. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104910) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 3:56 PM Author: ruddy charismatic sweet tailpipe my cabin air filter is hard as fuck to get to. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36106280) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:06 AM Author: khaki pit In most cars it is easy, in some cars you have to make sure the vehicle maintains power during the change or everything gets messed up. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103219) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:07 AM Author: Medicated vermilion water buffalo station they'll do it at the store for you.
Alternatively, you can just call triple A and not only will they put it in for you--they'll also bring a battery out to you. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:11 AM Author: heady navy abode In most cars it is super easy. There are a handful where it's a pain in the ass because of placement. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103242) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:11 AM Author: cerise passionate dragon organic girlfriend it takes like 45 seconds. the worst part is having to reprogram your radio presets (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103245) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:15 AM Author: Cracking rough-skinned coffee pot XO 2018 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103268) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:16 AM Author: Contagious Generalized Bond (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103272) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:18 AM Author: dead high-end pisswyrm resort (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103284) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2018 6:53 AM Author: lavender public bath (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36110294) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:16 AM Author: Pungent azure ratface (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103275) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:19 AM Author: cobalt center way easier than any of the other self done stuff. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103289) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:19 AM Author: infuriating sticky laser beams ceo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36103292) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:28 PM Author: Shimmering piazza hissy fit It is likely very easy. HOWEVER, there are few kooky models that bury the battery under other components that can make it a bit more challenging. This should be readily apparent after looking at your engine bay for 5 seconds. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104669) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:30 PM Author: Misanthropic vivacious garrison ttt Volkswagen does this (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104703) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:31 PM Author: maroon national (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104712) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:33 PM Author: arousing home It’s fucking simple.
I’m not mechanically inclined, but hell. Even I can change a battery, change a tire, & replace lights on a car. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:35 PM Author: 180 Poppy Rigpig 1. with car off, open hood 2. locate battery 3. undo anything attaching battery to car, including wires 4. lift battery out of car 5. put new battery where old battery was 6. reattach new battery to car in same manner as old battery, paying specific attention to the bright color coding of which wire goes to which battery pole 7. close hood |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:46 PM Author: Irradiated brilliant tank Excellent summation (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104835) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:50 PM Author: Odious school cafeteria You might use anti-corrosion products in there. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104872) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:51 PM Author: Irradiated brilliant tank A can of Coke works fine too. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104878) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 3:57 PM Author: ruddy charismatic sweet tailpipe it works amazingly well when I had that green corrosion shit. Must be hell on human teeth (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36106292) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:02 PM Author: Irradiated brilliant tank (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36106324) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:37 PM Author: heady navy abode Imagine what oxygen must be doing to our lungs given what it does to metals. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36106558) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:40 PM Author: Irradiated brilliant tank Never considered this before... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36106570) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 6:04 PM Author: cerise passionate dragon organic girlfriend cr best to coat them in a thick protective layer of tar (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36107006) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:49 PM Author: khaki pit Disconnect the Black negative terminal first! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36106613) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 6:14 PM Author: Beady-eyed Immigrant disagree (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36107075) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:09 PM Author: hairraiser scourge upon the earth (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36108158) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2018 7:01 AM Author: Vigorous fighting wagecucks You can just leave the old battery in the common kitchen area of your office floor (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36110301) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:49 PM Author: saffron bbw black woman it takes 30 seconds. you go to the store and buy one, then wait inside while they install it for you. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104864) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:55 PM Author: orchid space I would just go to Costco (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104912) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:56 PM Author: magenta disturbing heaven GAY
As a lawler, you only get a few chances to do fun mechanical shit. Don't waste them. |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 12:59 PM Author: orchid space Nah this is he credited move. I buy the battery there. While they install it I can buy non perishable items in bulk. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36104955) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 1:38 PM Author: Sapphire Liquid Oxygen car batteries are overpriced these days (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36105309) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 4:56 PM Author: grizzly titillating principal's office What are you, a woman? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36106657) |
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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:16 PM Author: hairraiser scourge upon the earth (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36108203) |
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Date: May 23rd, 2018 6:52 AM Author: grizzly titillating principal's office Everything about this poast leads me the believe you are a woman. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3983538&forum_id=2#36110291) |