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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: Crimson liquid oxygen step-uncle's house (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: Metal Office 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: thriller jewess 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: Crimson liquid oxygen step-uncle's house (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: thriller jewess 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: Crimson liquid oxygen step-uncle's house (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: Adulterous demanding national security agency 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: mahogany plaza 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: Spruce nighttime pit 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: Vermilion Antidepressant Drug 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: at-the-ready dark regret hell 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: wine principal's office queen of the night 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: narrow-minded burgundy location 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: black hilarious windowlicker cruise ship 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: Passionate Buff Senate 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: multi-colored ultramarine house 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: canary provocative french chef telephone 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: Coiffed business firm (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: dull soggy parlor (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: Motley Candlestick Maker Tank (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: aggressive diverse therapy idiot (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: coral talented den blood rage 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: arousing lay (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: wonderful garrison 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: magical factory reset button milk 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: Appetizing lake brunch (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: Vigorous heaven 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: Soul-stirring light hospital 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: thriller jewess 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: at-the-ready dark regret hell 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: thriller jewess 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: wine principal's office queen of the night 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: thriller jewess (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: Passionate Buff Senate 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: thriller jewess 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: multi-colored ultramarine house 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: narrow-minded burgundy location 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: mahogany plaza 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: Crimson liquid oxygen step-uncle's house (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: razzle stain stage 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: Concupiscible french hall pistol 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: Heady 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: Metal Office 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: Heady 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: Big gas station 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: low-t navy stead mental disorder 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: Crimson liquid oxygen step-uncle's house (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: low-t navy stead mental disorder 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) |