a good video but i would mention the biggest thing to look for in a car battery is the sticker with the manufacturing date the minute they put the acid in the battery it begins to slowly discharge sitting on the shelf and I have actually seen a big difference in how long battery lasts when a battery is a few months old when you buy it . If you can find one with the current month and year it will last longer then an older one
My dealer wanted to sell me an Optima Yellow Top Battery, which was going for 400 dollars. I walked out, and went to Sam's Club and bought a 99 dollar group 51 Battery. That was 2 years ago still going strong.
You didn't mention cold cranking amps (CCA). That can vary widely between batteries and can affect battery life. Just make sure you're comparing similar CCA or you may not be getting such a good deal. Also AGM batteries are substantially better than lead acid and will last a lot longer - worth the extra cost if you're keeping your car for a while. My last AGM battery lasted 17 years - yes you read that right! To be fair it was in my garage queen which stays connected to a battery tender but a lead acid battery would never last that long
I had a standard Interstate battery I bought in 2003 for an old Plymouth I use to have that lasted 12 years without the tender and was still going when I got rid of the car. New owner said he would replace it regardless. Car went to Australia.
Higher CCA have a larger number of plates which are thinner and less free space and electrolyte capacity. This results in quicker shorting from active material shedding, more plate bucking, more plate breakage and increased acid stratification. All else being equal the higher the CCA the shorter the battery life. AGM batteries last longer than traditional construction. To optimize their life you need a charging system optimized for them as they prefer a slightly different charged state. My recommendation is to match the standard OEM battery specs as close as possible in type and rating. It's usually optimized for a -20C to +40C and the charging system to it (modern computer controlled voltage regulator algorithms are pretty sophisticated). If you live in climate that's significantly colder you can bump the CCA a little, but I wouldn't get extreme unless going to a physically larger battery.
Something to consider if you travel, Walmarts are everywhere, not so with Costco, Sam’s,and some auto parts stores. Having a problem with a battery when away from home makes Walmart a good choice.
Some Home Depot stores are completive with Walmart. I had a battery from Walmart. At 29 months the battery failed. Walmart honored the warranty and charged me just 9 dollars for the core charge.
@@olwe1000 Why would they charge you a core charge if they honored the warranty and gave you a new battery? How did they honor the warranty if you did not give them the old battery?
@@mikejohnson9118 Sure, you want the freshest battery, but you said you get the most from the warranty by getting the newest one. You don't. BTW, batteries older than a year get sent back.
@@mikejohnson9118 I've literally tested hundreds of batteries from new to 12 months old. I have found one or two that weren't fully charged with voltage and CCAs.
One thing you didn't mention is the intended use of the battery which can affect its life and price. I needed a new battery for my Ford Explorer. Checked to see the size battery case it used and looked for a replacement. I needed one quick, so I bought one from NAPA. They had two batteries available, one more expensive than the other. The costlier one had a significant higher cranking power which explained the price. But the expensive battery only had a one-year warranty whereas the cheaper one was like 3 years. That is because the expensive battery with higher cranking power had more plates inside (closer together) and the plates were longer and were closer to the bottom of the case. A battery like this can more easily have a cell go bad or short out since the natural sulfation that occurs inside can short some plates together and cause a weak battery. The cheaper battery doesn't have to larger plates, so it is less likely to fail and therefore has a lomger warranty. The expensive battery is fine if you have very cold winter conditions, and you need the extra cranking power to start your car under very cold conditions. But if your winters are not so severe, you can easily get by with the lower cranking cheaper battery with the longer warranty.
just bought two batteries from Advance. They price matched Walmart's on-line price just by asking. Installed them myself, saved $150 on the two batteries.
You may wish to revisit this topic as since 2021, Johnson Controls who distributed the majority of the Batteries in the USA sold their Automotive Battery Business to a company named Calisco and since then, the quality of car batteries has gone down and the prices have jumped considerably. There is also a new factor to consider which is, Batteries at one time were manufactured in the USA and then for the most part it was moved to Mexico due in that country they have much more lax environmental laws and the Labor was considerably cheaper. Costco who's Batteries are distributed by Interstate are still made in Mexico but the quality (down) and price (up) have changed dramatically. WalMart's Batteries distributed by Calisco are have creeped up in price and they are now made in South Korea and lately they've had a lot of quality control problems where there is a percentage that are DOA so it's wise to see if the store will load check the Battery and check it's voltage prior to purchase. Nothing against South Korea but there is a noticeable difference in quality of the majority of items they export when compared to American or Japanese made products.
100% correct on everything you said. A couple of things, the parts stores won't install in some vehicles due to the location of the battery or difficulty in installing because of interference by brackets etc. Installing a battery is generally easy, but it's important to follow safety guidelines, knowing which cable to remove and install first, etc.
@@SmartFamilyMoney I've seen that before, and the customer was mad because we wouldn't do the repair of the clamps! There were several good repair shops we would refer them to.
Good start, but it's incomplete: 1) Assuming that you are going on price and price alone, the best battery to buy is the one that is cheapest per month in cost. To get that, you divide the total cost by the number of months of warranty coverage. The one that comes out the cheapest is the best...assuming it has the same specs. 2) As others have noted, you need to compare specs. The battery you buy should have the same BCI (Battery Council International) group size, voltage, CCA (Cold Cranking Amps), Cranking Amps (CA) and Reserve Capacity (RC) and be the same type or an upgrade to the one being replaced. So, if your vehicle has an AGM battery (which is stated on the old battery's label), then it should be replaced with another AGM. If you have a lead acid battery, an AGM would be an upgrade. Buying a cheaper battery that doesn't have the same specs is like comparing a steak sandwich at a fast food restaurant to a steak house. 3) Ease of warranty, which you touched on can be a factor. Also, not everyone belongs to Costco or knows someone that does. That is an option that isn't available to everyone. 4) You alluded to batteries being made by a few manufacturers and that is correct. The main supplier to most companies that most people know is Johnson Controls which is now renamed Clarios. They supply (as of this writing in May 2023) Interstate batteries for Costco, Champion batteries for Pep Boys, some Walmart batteries, among many other brands out there. Exide and East Penn are two other well-known manufacturers. It was a good start, but it needed to go a bit further.
Rural King stores are your best bet. They have a couple of universal 12 volt batteries that are $49.95 and $59.95. Just measure your battery box, note whether you need a top post or side post battery, and which side the positive and negative terminals are on. Easy.
@@bobbear4437 Hi Bob! The trick is try to use the $49.95 battery (Now $53.99 here) if it will fit into your battery box. I use one in a 98 Mustang and it fits fine, the "correct" battery would be around $100 but the cheaper battery fits and works fine.
The company is called Johnson Control. I have picked up several semi truck loads from the Tampa Fl. location. One day I asked what company battery was the best. Employee told me that Walmart had the highest quality control out of all the others. So that’s why I buy mine from Walmart.
Several years ago (and it still may be the case) the main manufacturer of ALL batteries in the U.S. was 'Exide'. If you pass a railroad crossing, there's usually a big silver box next to it. That's where they hide the batteries for the crossing arms that go up and down to block traffic (and run the blinking red lights).
Another suggestion is to check if in your city a battery conditioner exists. For example I have a 2006 Toyota Sequia Autozone quoted me $170 plus tax for their battery. The local battery conditioner charged me $35.00 for the reconditioned battery and no sales tax. Yes either one needs to be installed but the work is the same. I have several cars and have been able to save a lot of money buying there.
Be sure to ask if the retailer will install the battery before you purchase it. Some batteries in these newer cars are a real pain to install, so they may install in one car but not another. They are located in weird places with all kinds of brackets and stuff in the way. I don't care where you buy your battery, I don't buy anything from wal mart for my cars personally. I have never seen anyone at wal mart who knows anything about a car, your experiences may be different.
Thank you for a no nonsense evaluation of the batteries themselves, and of the price discrepancy among all of them, and the companies that sell them all. Great video and important information that everyone needs to know. Thank you !!!
The Auto Club (Triple A) now can sell you and install a battery when you call for a jump start. They test your battery first. It is a little expensive, $155.00 for my Corolla. But the battery failed in a hospital parking lot on a Saturday night when it was 4 years and 8 months old (on a 5 year warranty) and a AAA battery service truck came out and replaced it under warranty, no charge. You need to consider the convenience and service factor. (This was just last month, March 2023). I don't know if their current battery sales have the same 5 year warranty. And of course you need to be a AAA member.
I'm a retired Automotive Engineer from a major OEM with 42 years of experience (BSME and MSME). This is an excellent video and you are to be commended for your research and key points! Johnson Controls and Exide were both bought out by new corporate entities but these firms still make most of the batteries using the same process, materials and quality control systems as before. And you're right if one doesn't have the stop/start feature, AGM technology isn't needed. I may have to replace my battery soon on my 5 year old vehicle. But for now it's fine and I'm going to stay with it until it starts to die. Then I'll go to Walmart to buy an Everstart battery. I will install it and be on my way with some extra $$ in my pocket. Lastly, for maintenance, it's important to keep the posts and battery clamps clean and tight for good connection. Also the top of the battery needs to stay clean to avoid discharge between the posts. Thanks for a great video and kind regards.
From years of personal experiences, I have correctly determined that WalMart's (N)everstart are THE worst quality....Never had one last the full 3 years free replacement. 'FREE" or not, who wants to consistently jump start then replace a battery every couple of years between even more jump starts in between in the freezing cold weather ? Best experience ? Auto Zone's 'Duralast' for sure....
One of the best places to get a cheap battery is at a junk yard like LKQ. This would be mainly for people who know their battery is weak and have time to visit the junk yard. I have seen plenty of less than a year old batteries for sale for $35 - $50.
The bad about AGM & Gel batteries is they cannot tolerate heat like here in Florida. They also maybe permanently damaged if they have lower than a 50% charge. A flooded battery can easily tolerate up to a 80% discharge. BTW: Just because an equivalent size and capacity battery is made by Johnson Controls for example, does not mean those batteries are equal in capability and longevity. Check Farm Project to see how batteries actually compare. BTW2: Yes, America has only three battery manufacturers, but there are many more around the world...Not just the three in the US.
Tip from an Old Salt. Jump start and drive your car to WallMart. Get a shopping cart and unhook your battery. Bring into the Auto section and match up your battery size. Put it in the cart, then go up to customer service desk. They will give you a core allowance and then charge you for the new battery . Go back and install it in your car. If you have never done this, go to you tube and learn. My last Walmart battery was installed in 2017. It's almost done and I would have had to replace it but the winter here in Delaware has been very warm.
@@nickv4073 Yes and I guess since I am like most people in WalMart once or twice a week I would check it out. I have one of the most popular size for my Subaru Forrester and if it is really cold out I would agree. Since I am over that 5 year expected expiration date and my wife actually lets me roam around the store I keep an eye out. I also have one of those battery backup jumper kit (BOLT) Also never trust those on line "in stock" list
We shop at Costco all the time except for batteries. There is another youtuber who claimed he was rip off at costco concerning a defective battery that was within the free replacement window and still had to pay the difference. Aside from that good info from the video.
It’s funny. These batteries from Autozone, Napa, Walmart, Costco. All made by 2 supplies. I choose Costco due to their warranty and return policy! They don’t test car batteries or give you issues when you need a new one.
Had the same idea when I bought a new battery for my daughters car. Autozone was around $160 and Walmart was around $75. Bought battery online for her and she swung by to get it installed.
Good advice. I would like to add something. All car batteries are coming from same factory. The price is different because depending where you buying from and what’s the CCA ( cold cranking amps) make sure you put right battery on your car,sometimes people to be less expensive they buy wrong group battery and less CCA. Yes if you buy from Walmart it will be less expensive from small parts stores because Walmart receives 4 pallets a week and small parts stores 1 pallet every 3 months.what you expecting who is buying chipper from factory? Just remember very important what size battery and CCA
Thank you for the information you provided it was very helpful. Again, thank you please do a video on alternators. Also, it does not really matter about if a store installs the battery it is very simple to do usually it takes only two nuts and maybe a holding bracket to loosen and replace. Keep in mind, if it fails during warranty, you will have to either tow it to the store or replace the battery your self, and then take it to the store to be exchanged.
I’ve owned about 45 cars and have bought a number of wal mart batteries over the years and have had more trouble with wal mart batteries than all the other brands I have bought combined.
Don't leave out checking at your dealerships! I did price checking and the last two times, the dealership was the cheapest in my case and had the longest battery warranty. Now even between dealerships of same makers were price different so call around! The Honda dealer at one was cheaper then the other! Worth that extra call.
I have used many Batteries over the years even before Walmart was around. I have had my battery to break down Because I was not paying attention, your car battery has only about 5 years of life in it. I have walk pass every parts house to get to AutoZone batteries. Because they have not yet let me down. But to be fair I have been told that Walmart batteries do good as well, but you do get what you pay for... Just giving you a shade tree knuckle busting mechanic experience here... And yes, checking to date on the battery does make a difference. In the old days they did not activate the battery with Acid until you bought it. Not anymore...
I bought a battery from Sam’s because Costco didn’t have it, but it did not last long, replaced with a dealer battery. Bought another battery for other car from Costco, it failed within 3 years, took it back to Costco and got a replacement for like $1.50 or $2.50, I forget.
I figured this all out last nite before I saw this video. I need a 24 F. 120.00 at Walmart but they r out of my way. 130.00 at Sams where I was going to go for meat anyway. And 209.00 at advance which I would pass on my way to Sams. So Sams is my choice of course.
A good place to get quality batteries is farm implement stores. My local one has batteries with a seven year warranty. The first three years are 100% and prorated after that. I have had two of the seven year batteries last 8 years. One is in my garden tractor at 9 years. Before they had the seven year battery, their five year batteries lasted 6-7.
Most Junk Yards / U Pull It. They sell Refurbished Batteries for around 50 Bucks 1 year warranty. That's the only place to go unless you like to be took to the cleaners, AZ ,O'reilly Advanced.
Get an electronic battery tester, use it in spring and fall to check the condition of battery. You will have an educated idea on how long it will last, and when to replace before it dies.
The auto-parts stores don't "install it for tree"....they GOUGE you to the tune of 40%. But if you take your old junk battery to Advance Auto Trinkets....they'll give you a battery-core "store credit" You can use it to buy some air fresheners or steering wheel covers (they don't stock the parts you need)
Want the best battery, purchase by weight, more lead, longer life and more durable. Any store that sells a lot will have a fresh one, not a sulfating damaged one. Ship Date is important.
Like to add one thing. My sons new Honda POS battery only later two years and both of new Honda SUV batteries only lasted two years. You would think after spending $25 to 30 grand on a new vehicle that you could get three years out of the battery. Each of the three were cared for by cleaning with Baking soda and given two coats of battery protection. First 25 degree day they failed.
About warrantees: just because there is a warranty does not mean it will be honored. You also may end up having to go through a lot of hassle to get the warranty honored. I have heard quite a few people having a tough time with WalMart when it came to car batteries. Costco's no questions asked return policy is just that: you return it, they don't ask why. As for Costco not installing batteries, just buy it and take it to a mechanic you trust next time you service your car if you don't want to or don't know how to install it.
I'd recommend checking your local dealer prices as well. I got a 5/7 yr warranty battery for my Camry from the dealer and it was $20 cheaper than Auto Zone. I did the installation myself. Not rocket science. And check the Date of Manufacture sticker for the freshest.
Todays. Vehicles are putting a lot of loads on the battery , Start Stop especially , they cycle the battery twice has hard unless you can turn it off that’s why they use AGM which will recover twice has fast as flooded batteries and they last twice as long but in those applications you should see 3-5 yrs . Today 2024 there are two major MGF that are producing producing batteries in the United States they are Clarious former Johnson Controls and East Penn Family Owned in Pennsylvania since 1946 .
Great information. New cars now a days are harder on batteries than the older one. Some much electronics running in the background and although most of that goes to sleep when not in use, a small amount of energy is being used. Especially for people who don't drive every day, issues can happen. I buy my the best deal with the best warranty. Check around! Thanks for this video. You are going to be saving some people a good chuck of money!
I believe what they do with core batteries is they clean the cell's put more acid recharge it and place a new label and whala!!! they got a another battery to sell
I've been using the ~$50 Value batteries from Wal*Mart. They offer a shorter warranty, only a year, but I've consistently seen similar life out of them compared to the $100 top of the line battery. If I get 3 years from the $50 battery and 4 from the $100, I'm money ahead. I think I got over 4 years from the last one I purchased. I pro-actively replaced it before this winter as it was testing just on the edge of good/marginal. Of course, both of our cars are Asian brands. I drive an 11 year old Mazda and my wife a 6 year old Toyota. No AGM or battery encoding needed.
I install AGM batteries in both my wife and daughter Toyotas. I buy them from Costco. I have never gotten a call that the car won’t start. I was informed that Tesla engineered the AGM. I think they know something about batteries and electric.
@@prosay the AGM battery existed long before Tesla was making cars. It wasn't Nikola Tesla either as the AGM battery was invented in the 1980s for aviation use.
I don't enjoy even being in a Walmart. Having said that, for the price, a good strategy would be just buy a new battery at Walmart every 3 years whether you need it or not. Free replacement in the unlikely event something happens along the way. You are doing it on your terms and convenience and it will be highly unlikely you'll ever be stranded.
Pay a little more time for tech. upgrade, if you need a new battery get a capacitor battery. Compared with the start when the super capacitor is connected in parallel with the battery, the instantaneous voltage drop at start is increased from 3.2V to 7.2V when only the battery is used; the starting current is increased from 560A to 1200A; the instantaneous power output power is increased from 2kW to 8.7kW; the steady voltage during the starting process is increased from 7V to 9.4V; the steady current during the starting process is increased from 280A to 440A; the steady output power of the power supply during the starting process is increased from 2.44kW to 4.12kW.
Walmart is my favorite battery, I have heard Costco is good. Walmart has decent prices and are long lasting, I install my own, so the job is done correctly. Returning a core might require that you contact the manager of the auto department to get your core charge returned.
If your battery is smaller and you can buy from Costco, do that as they have higher quality products. Do not buy smaller batteries at Walmart, they die too quickly. I went through 3 of their batteries in only 2 years on my Honda Odyssey minivan and they did refuse to honor the warrenty. Bought the next one at Costco and no problems.
I had a FIVE YEAR battery from NAPA. When it dropped dead after TWO YEARS,they wouldn't honor they warranty. They used one of their cheesy testers that does not work as well as the traditional draw down testers. Battery would take the charge to 13.3 volts,but short immediatly when I hit the starter and drop to 8 volts. Their tester does not put a proper quick heavy load on a battery. I told them I would never buy another battery from them and left. Such a RIPOFF !
If Walmart's Ever Start batteries are made by the same Co that makes AutoZone's "Duralast" Batteries, why are Auto Zone's batts so way much better ? Personal experience....
Excellent for people who know nothing about batteries and are conscientious shoppers. Irrelevant for people conscientious about proper battery application in lieu of possible pecuniary benefit.
You get what you pay for. Own a repair shop for 40 years the best battery for long haul thus cheaper for long haul were ac deacons ,motercraft, interstate and one time die hards. The discount retail battery’s average life was around two year while the top shelf was over 7 years. So what’s cheaper ?
I buy my AGM battery from Costco and install it myself ( Costco does not install). During my youth, I work at a gas station. I own a Lexus, Benz and RAV4 (v6).
AGM batteries are going to last longer as I have never had an AGM that did not last from 5 to 10 years. Also your don't want any battery that is more than 60 day old so read the date code on the battery you buy and if you can't understand it the seller is required by law to tell you how to read it. Also if your vehicle's charging system charges at less that 13.8 volts do not install an AGM battery as they require 13.5 to 14.5 volts to charge properly. Do not install a flood battery into a car that charges at 13.5 to 14.5 volts as the higher voltage will cook the battery and destroy it.
East Penn/Deka batteries have lasted the longest for my cars and boats. No other manufacturer has come close. 'Get what you pay for..' Quality, or a lot less quality... The cheaper batteries are manufactured that way, cutting corners to save cost. They fail quicker... I don't comment much but, when there's misinformation, commenting is the right thing to do.
@Joe F. Sometimes you do not "get what you paid for." Sometimes you get ripped off. Sometimes the same exact battery is $60 more at a different store. Thank you for not commenting often.
@@LABoyko Well you trolled me to answer you truthfully (as always). You may think you are an expert but, you are wrong. Research pays off... Think before replying.
AGM batteries are Lead/Acid batteries. The difference between an AGM battery & a Flooded battery... is that the sulfuric acid solution is absorbed in a fiberglass matrix as opposed to being suspended in a flooded cell. This allows AGM batteries to withstand Deep Cycle charging, temperature extremes, & recover more of its total charge capacity after discharge... because AGM batteries do not suffer from settling. Settling is a phenomenon in Flooded batteries where the electrolyte in solution tends to settle at the base of the lead plates, where they form sulfides that are very difficult to remove during recharge. AGM batteries do not suffer settling because the acidic solution remains more evenly dispersed, as it is absorbed into that fiberglass matrix, & greatly reduces the amount of permanent sulfication that will occur. 2nd... you are wrong that there is no difference between the $100 Walmart battery & the $170 auto part store equivolent. The primary means of saving money to sell batteries cheaper... is to reduce the amount of lead used in manufacturing, as lead is the most expensive element of the battery. This brings us back to sulfication of the the lead plates in batteries. Every car battery suffers sulfication of the lead plates during discharge. AGM batteries just suffer it less, so they inherently last longer. Sulfication also corrodes those lead plates slowing turning them into swiss cheese. The thicker the lead plates, the longer the battery will last & the more durable it will be. The auto part store equivolent of the same type of battery & same group size, as the Walmart version... is about 20% heavier. This is because the lead plates are thicker, than in the Walmart versions. Because Walmart batteries use thinner lead plates to save that money to sell a cheaper battery... cell degradation happens faster, creating resistance in the circuit, which results in higher internal temperatures during recharge. This makes Walmart batteries more prone to Boil Over, which often times causes ruptures in the battery casing, usually around the terminals, & the result is corroded battery cables, from the acid out gasing.
Just like everything its about brands and pricing. I bought one at costco for 79 and sam thing at same club 104. One installs the other doesn't while big o tires wanted to charge 189 smh unreal
Good video! My prius AGM battery just died and been having a hard time finding a cheap battery. I went to like a dozen stores. Costco, sams club and Walmart didn't have it. I'm thinking of buying it on ebay and then having Walmart install it. But I'm afraid they won't install it for free since I bought it somewhere else!
The "stop / start" feature on many modern cars is nothing new. Back in the mid-1970's my first car ALWAYS died at stoplights, required me to restart it when the light turned green.
Twenty years ago I bought Walmart batteries, I had one fail after nine months. Returned it and got another battery after ten months it failed. They would not honor the warranty. The alternator was good. I went to Firestone and never looked back. It lasted seven years. I will not go Walmart.
I found out the dealership isnt so great on batteries either, battery in my car was 3 years and 2 months old , and was warrantied for 42 month , turns out battery was found to be weak , dealership put new one in , but never gave me a new warranty, what a rip off
I recently bought a never start battery from Walmart and I failed within 90 days. I live over a hundred miles from the nearest Walmart so its not like I walk across the road and return it. Plus these is the cost of installing the battery which is not covered by Walmart. I replaced my Never Start from Walmart with an Interstate battery. The interstate battery has been installed for six months during cold winter temperatures and has not let me down.
A old timer told me years ago to put a couple layers of cardboard in the batterbox before Installing the battery ,made sense to me,I've been doing it for years,probably due to the metal used in the compartment,not sure if it still pertains today.
I just started watching the video so I don’t know if she gets to this later on. But there are separate battery stores. Interstate Batteries has their own chain of stores. Last time I needed a battery I went in and asked if they had a used or reconditioned battery. I got what would ordinarily be a $200 battery for $45. My thought was, all cars run on used parts……
Yuo Tube channel Project Farm tested different types of batteries 3 years ago. The battery that came out on top was Ever Start sold at Walmart. It beat out Napa, Interstate, Diehard, Autozone and O'Reilly batteries.
I had a battery problem several years back with my (what I referred to as my "Toyota Corolla Light) Chevy Prism. I check all the auto parts stores and they were around $170. I called AAA and they came over and installed the battery for around $120, a savings of $50. It was a 3-year warranty. I know that I had it for more than 3 years when I traded the car in for another car. The last battery I bought before that one was one with a 10-year warranty and it cost $50. But gone are those days.
You say there are 3 manufactures but each one may make 3-4 different versions. A summer type for hot areas a cold one for winter, a cheap version with only 1 year warranty and gold type with the 5 year warranty. Also there are multiple factory locations some in foreign countries. So watch out what apple you compare to what orange. Auto shops will also test your items so that battery you are thinking to replace may be an alternator problem. Now who will reset your computer/ alternator battery recharge settings? This is new to get a longer battery life by changing the charge profile.
Some cars have the battery under the backseat some cars have it in the trunk there is one that has the battery behind the left front wheel You have to take the wheel and the fender weld out to change it some places would probably charge you $100 to change it.
I had my battery changed at Auto Zone. Prior to disconnecting my bad battery, they hooked up an auxiliary battery device and removed my old battery then installed the new one. They told me they did this to preserve various electronic settings in my truck, probably like clock and radio, but possibly other settings on a fairly new truck. Anyone know about this?
@@danc2014 So if you change a battery without the back up there isn't any chance of losing any programing on the operational actions of the onboard computer.
@@donaldwalstead1709 The Engine Control Module (ECM) has adaptive values it learns as the car is operated. If you just pull the battery, those values MAY be lost. Not really a big deal as the ECM will re-learn them. The ECM needs to learn because while mass produced, there is always variation from the factory, not to mention things change as you drive your vehicle. Things wear, get dirty, leak, etc. An over-simplification, but hopefully, you get the idea. Things like fuel trim values, shifting strategies for the automatic transmission. If you just disconnect the battery, the car may not idle as smoothly at prior to the replacement. The emissions monitors will need to run again, so don't go for an emissions test immediately after replacing the battery as the car will not be "ready" for testing. (It has to complete the monitors to be deemed in compliance. Testing things like catalytic converter efficiency and evaporative emissions usually takes a few trips to complete those monitors.) Other things like radio pre-sets, window auto-close functions may be disrupted if the battery is replaced. Most are just annoyances, as they can be re-learned. But if you have the means to keep power with one of those battery devices, it avoids losing any learned data. I just use a jump pack I have to keep power on my cars while I swap the battery.
