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A Crash Course on How to Change a Car Battery

A Crash Course on How to Change a Car Battery

Automotive batteries don't last forever, so if you notice your headlights dimming, it's been 3-7 years since you got a new battery, or the car needs a jump-start, it might be time for a change.

You can bring it to an experienced and trusted auto mechanic, or you can get the job done yourself. Changing a battery is a quick and easy job in most cars and vans and can be done with minimal tools. This step by step guide will show you how to properly change a car battery.

A Crash Course on How to Change a Car Battery

Automotive batteries don't last forever, so if you notice your headlights dimming, it's been 3-7 years since you got a new battery, or the car needs a jump-start, it might be time for a change.

You can bring it to an experienced and trusted auto mechanic, or you can get the job done yourself. Changing a battery is a quick and easy job in most cars and vans and can be done with minimal tools. This step by step guide will show you how to properly change a car battery.

I think this one's pretty straightforward.

Anyway, the rest of Vauxhall's offerings included an eco Corsa and the new Meriva, as well as the new Ampera, a badge-engineered GM Volt with cheetah eyes. For those of you that don't know, the Volt/Ampera is a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (E-REV), meaning that the engine is only there to charge the battery. So it's like a Prius but the other way round - whereas the Prius is engine-powered with a battery to help it, the E-REV is a battery car with an engine to charge it (the engine never directly powers the wheels) - so GM can simultaneously claim a much longer range than the Nissan Leaf and much better fuel economy than a Toyota Prius.

Think of it as weening the car off engine power, like when people quit smoking. It's less dependent on it, and GM probably hopes it will have kicked the habit come replacement time.

One-owner '93 Ford Explorer XLT with 183,000 miles on original V6 4.0 liter engine, automatic transmission.
4WD, air conditioning front and rear, power steering/windows/door locks, dual power seats, cruise control,
Sony Xplod AM/FM stereo cassette with single CD player and remote, privacy glass, 60/40 split bench, alloy wheels, 4-wheel ABS.
Dark forest green exterior, tan cloth interior with floor mats and retractable interior cargo cover.
Fair-to-poor condition inside and out including:
Exterior: sun damage at roof and rear window trim, scratches.
Interior: small tears (one 5"), mismatched front console armrest replacement, missing left rear passenger armrest.
Mechanical: transmission needs work, needs new battery.
Ideal for someone who tinkers and enjoys a comfortable ride ... or to part out. Clear title.

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