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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: cobalt parlor liquid oxygen (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: Dashing Brindle Stock Car Brunch 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: Multi-colored Parlour 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: cobalt parlor liquid oxygen (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: Multi-colored Parlour 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: cobalt parlor liquid oxygen (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: Misunderstood lodge idiot 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: Greedy office 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: Cream boyish chapel mad cow disease 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: emerald ratface 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: supple principal's office 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: Razzmatazz mustard field 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: Grizzly magical heaven degenerate 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: startled fantasy-prone community account institution 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: Brilliant newt 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: big windowlicker hall 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: cerebral corn cake internal respiration 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: Chrome private investor feces (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: comical menage deer antler (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: Zippy Senate (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: Carnelian indian lodge masturbator (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: irate turquoise gunner affirmative action 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: Unholy faggot firefighter (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: yapping rigor 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: mint french mental disorder 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: Low-t umber locus dog poop (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: Claret twinkling uncleanness 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: thirsty beady-eyed nowag 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: Multi-colored Parlour 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: supple principal's office 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: Multi-colored Parlour 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: Razzmatazz mustard field 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: Multi-colored Parlour (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: Brilliant newt 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: Multi-colored Parlour 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: big windowlicker hall 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: Grizzly magical heaven degenerate 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: Greedy office 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: cobalt parlor liquid oxygen (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: Contagious Mischievous Hominid 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: henna dilemma 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: Ocher Excitant Business Firm 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: Dashing Brindle Stock Car Brunch 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: Ocher Excitant Business Firm 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: Aqua rehab ladyboy 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: Mind-boggling Pistol Stage 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: cobalt parlor liquid oxygen (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: Mind-boggling Pistol Stage 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) |