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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: Nubile regret (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: Appetizing Pocket Flask 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: cowardly stain 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: Nubile regret (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: cowardly stain 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: Nubile regret (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: Awkward base nibblets 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: Odious lay wrinkle 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: disturbing olive useless brakes stag film 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: charismatic theatre 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: Charcoal foreskin 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: cocky navy parlour pisswyrm 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: Plum state 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: stirring degenerate hospital 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: Motley Hominid Therapy 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: Ivory arousing halford abode 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: insanely creepy knife 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: glittery fluffy hell (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: Big Irate Locale Dingle Berry (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: trip range prole (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: Sable Telephone Tank (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: onyx forum 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: talented out-of-control weed whacker party of the first part (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: Geriatric Whorehouse Boltzmann 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: Chestnut splenetic hall famous landscape painting 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: sickened incel spot (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: fighting twisted trump supporter school cafeteria 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: laughsome center goyim 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: cowardly stain 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: Charcoal foreskin 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: cowardly stain 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: cocky navy parlour pisswyrm 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: cowardly stain (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: Motley Hominid Therapy 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: cowardly stain 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: Ivory arousing halford abode 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: Plum state 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: Odious lay wrinkle 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: Nubile regret (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: bateful alpha sandwich 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: Vivacious stubborn parlor elastic band 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: bat-shit-crazy temple pistol 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: Appetizing Pocket Flask 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: bat-shit-crazy temple pistol 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: judgmental fortuitous meteor 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: very tactful magenta ratface 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: Nubile regret (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: very tactful magenta ratface 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) |