
{"id":9123,"date":"2022-09-07T03:28:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T03:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/mbscottsdale\/?p=9123"},"modified":"2023-10-19T05:15:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T05:15:34","slug":"how-to-replace-a-car-battery-the-correct-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-car-battery-the-correct-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Replace a Car Battery the Correct Way?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 Steps to Replace a Car Battery You Must Know About&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your car&#8217;s battery fail to start the engine? Then it is time to replace it &amp; get a new battery. The average lifespan of a battery varies between four to five years. You can do it pretty well. Let us break down the steps for your easy understanding. Keep reading the blog post by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/about-third-coast-auto-group-in-austin-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Third Coast Auto Group dealership<\/a>&nbsp;in Austin, TX, to learn how to replace a car battery yourself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/used-cars-austin-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/contact-third-coast-auto-group-in-austin-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/how-can-you-make-your-car-buying-easier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Can You Make Your Car Buying Easier?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Inspection&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, park your car on an even surface. Check your vehicle&#8217;s manual to learn the exact location of the battery. Make sure whether it is in the front or the boot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Yourself&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always wear your safety glasses &amp; gloves before replacing them. Remove the keys from the car.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disconnect Terminals&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the cables &amp; remove the negative terminal first, which is the black side. Then remove the red side or the positive side.&nbsp;Make sure to use the correct size of the spinner to remove the terminals. If you start from the red side first, your spinner can touch the car&#8217;s body, impairing the car&#8217;s system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove the Old Battery&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the clamps &amp; then you can easily remove the old battery.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check &amp; Clean Terminals&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check if there is any rust or corrosion on them. Make sure the battery tray is clean &amp; dry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2023\/09\/20072514\/Vehicle-Service_b.jpg\" alt=\"service staff\" class=\"wp-image-10440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2023\/09\/20072514\/Vehicle-Service_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2023\/09\/20072514\/Vehicle-Service_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Position New Battery&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the new battery. Ensure both terminals are on the same side as previously. Make sure the terminals are well secured.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready Steady Go&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish installing by securing the clamps. Now turn on your car &amp; it&#8217;s ready to vroom again.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Bonus Point&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While disconnecting the battery, all the systems in the vehicle may act strange for a while. To avoid this, you need an OBD. It will help stay alive the system&#8217;s memory. Installation battery in modern vehicles is a significant risk. It is advisable to get professional help to replace batteries in such cars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/is-the-2022-toyota-corolla-good-for-your-daily-commute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla good for your daily commute?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Installation battery in modern vehicles is a significant risk. In such vehicles, it is advisable to get professional help to replace batteries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8 Steps to Replace a Car Battery You Must Know About&nbsp; Does your car&#8217;s battery fail to start the engine? Then it is time to replace it &amp; get a new battery. The average lifespan of a battery varies between four to five years. You can do it pretty well. 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