Changing your car battery and testing fuses!

Good afternoon to all,

I know I am a bit later then I usually like to post! But today had a much busier morning then the usual. But still got a workout in and a nice hearty breakfast. I didn't get to read, but was able to watch some news and do some work. So count it... Any-who, today I wanted to talk about a little beginner auto-care.

This morning, I woke up to my car starting but not being able to hold an idle... First, I freaked out... and wasn't sure how I was going to tackle the day and of course the most important! How Much?!?!? Well after ten seconds of thinking negatively, I came to my census and realized that the battery was on it's last days, and that it may just not have enough juice to maintain the strength of a car...

So went down to the local autozone and picked up a battery for about $112 and came to be about $130 when all said and done. I also bought a fuse tester (which is just a little test light sensor) for $6.

But to get to the simple task of paying an extra $15 for labor and makes you feel good!

I know I should have taken pictures or a video, but I wasn't thinking until it was already done!

First you will need a socket wrench with a 10mm socket.

Make sure the keys on not in the ignition and that you dont have the in car with the doors closed.

You will need to first replace the clamp which should be secured by a 10mm screw. This is what secures the battery and allows it not move around while driving.

Then first, and IMPORTANT! It should be posted with a negative sign, or green color. Take off the screw from the negative side and take of the plug and set aside.

Repeat with the positive side (red)

Remove any protective casing.

Pull out the battery and swap with new! Then put casing back on.

Start with putting on the positve side and screwing in bolt. And repeat with the negative side.

Lastly, just need to put back on the clamps to lock it in place, and you are good to go!

Turn on and ride away, to search for the next home!

Alright, lastly just wanted to let you know about the fuse tester and that it can save you a lot of money of changing out a fuse if something has gone out and a mechanic says it will cost X amount of dollars to fix when it is such a simple $3 fix!

So just go to your local mechanic shop and pick yourself up a test light sensor for anywhere from $6-30, and what you will need to is connect one side of the rod to the pen, and the other clip needs to be grounded. Typically the fuse box is right by the battery so you can always clip it to negative terminal.

Then after that all you have to do is open up the fuse box and on each sides of the fuses their are little indents, and just touch the metal tip to each side. If the light comes on, then you are rockin' and rollin'! If the light doesn't come on then you know its a bad fuse. Remember to check both sides.

Well I hope that this comes in hand and that you all have a terrific day and the rest of the week! Let me know if you have any questions!