99GTvert

I'm in the hunt for a new battery for my car. Despite whichever brand I go with, is it that hard to remove the existing battery and install a new one, or is this something I should have a shop do?

mvr

shouldnt be hard dude, do it yourslef.

get a red top optima

LetThePoniesRunFree

I even check my own oil.

Frostbitten

takes like 5 minutes topps to swap out a battery, I can do it in probably 2 minutes. Ive had nothing but bad luck with the red top optimas. Been through 2 of them and they only lasted about a year each. I finally swapped to a yellow top and so we'll see how long it lasts. The best battery I know of is a factory Ford replacement. Theyre about 70-80 bucks but well worth it and come with a 100 month warrenty. Stay away from wal-mart, autozone, orielleys, and advance auto parts batteries. Theyre all pretty much made by the same company just have a different sticker slapped on it. Go to the dealer and get one!

99GTvert

Thanks, mvr and Frostbitten. I had thought about getting a Motorcraft at Murrays for about 85 bucks, just wasn't sure about installation (basically to remove, negative off first then positive, and reverse order when installing?)



oh, sorry, because I had no ****ing clue about something like this. I don't care if you check your own oil, so go LetTheBull****RunFree somewhere else. If you don't have anything helpful to say, then don't post at all. Is it that hard?

undecided.steve

Easy as candy.....
Optima.....

I think Autozone sells them and usually if you are nice and don't show up Saturday or Sunday morning (during the rush) they will put it in for you if you act up a little...ie: "I've never done this b4 etc" It's best to send your girlfriend for this, but these days who knows[8D]

Anyway, you should be able to do this yourself.

99GTvert

Thanks steve, appreciate it.

96GT226410

It doesn't matter which terminal you take off and/or put on first. You're supposed to do the negative first, but it's no differance. Once you get the two terminals off there is a clamp on the bottom. I think it's an 8mm bolt holding it down. Take that off and take the old battery out. Easy as hell.

undecided.steve

As long as you are careful.
Removing the negative first ensures that if your open end wrench hits the frame of the car (ground) when you are loosening it, you won't have a huge spark and possibly the battery exploding due to escaping gases, hydrogen if I remember correctly.

straitwangin

This is basic electrics 101. The positive side is RED and the negative side is Black. Go to your local autoparts store and get a battery. You dont need an optima, but they are nice, however expensive.

I would recommend going to the libary and checking out a few mechanics books. Like Cars for dummies or something. A book like this will answer many questions you will definally have and prevent any damage to yourself or vehicle.