As we head into the chillier Fall and Winter months, one of the most critical vehicle maintenance concerns to avoid is a dead or faulty battery. Fortunately, Bennington Chevrolet has created a comprehensive DIY Battery Replacement guide to help you ensure your vehicle is equipped with a brand-new battery for the challenging road conditions ahead. You can find this guide below. If you prefer not to handle vehicle maintenance yourself due to concerns about causing damage or if you simply lack the time in your busy schedule, our expert service team is more than willing to take care of the job for you. Don’t hesitate to schedule a service appointment at Bennington Chevrolet today!
Bennington Chevrolet’s Guide To Changing Your Battery:
- First, make sure your vehicle is in park with the engine turned off. Next pop open the hood and locate the battery. If you were previously driving the vehicle, be sure to give your vehicle enough time to cool down before working on anything under the hood. Then, detach the negative cable (black) from the battery. Loosen the nut with a wrench, twist the end of the cable with your hand and pull the cable away from the battery terminal. Repeat with the positive cable (red).
- Next unclamp the battery hold-down clamp from the battery– you may need to use a wrench or a socket and ratchet. Once the clamp is off, remove the battery from the holding tray. Be aware that while compact, batteries are heavy, so lift with your legs!
- Clean the holding tray, cables, and nuts/ bolts of dirt, debris, and buildup using a battery cleaning solution. You want to use an anti-corrosive cleaning solution and you want to pay extra attention to any spots with corrosion, this could cause problems down the road if not addressed. After cleaning, be sure the parts are completely dry before inserting the new battery.
- Insert the new battery and secureit in place with the hold-down clamp. Apply an anti-corrosive solution to both terminal ends. Once this is completed, attach the positive battery cable first and then the negative cable. Make sure you tighten both terminals to ensure you have a tight and secure connection.
- Check the security of the battery, your battery should not be able to wiggle or move once inside the holding tray. If your battery is able to move, tighten the clamp and be sure the cables are tight and secure, as well. Before closing up, try starting your vehicle to ensure that everything is working properly. Then you should be good to go!
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