"A Comprehensive Guide to Car Battery"
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[ "A Comprehensive Guide to Car BatteryCar Battery ReplacementAre you tired of getting stranded when your car battery dies? Then it's time to replace that old one with a brand new, long-life battery! All you need is an inexpensive set of tools and this in-depth guide, and in no time at all, you'll be back on the road. Let us begin:Before we begin, we would like to stress the importance of having the right tools for the job. We've found these items below are great for this particular taskA socket wrench set -;A complete one is ideal, but you can start with a smaller set and expand it as your needs grow.A torque wrench;is very useful if you tighten any nuts or bolts. It's not required for this project, but it's still a good tool to have in the arsenal nonetheless.An adjustable wrench (3/8" or 1/2") -;If you don't have a set of wrenches, this is the one you should consider buying first since it can be used to tighten bolts as well loosen them without damaging any nuts or bolts. FYI, "monkey wrenches" are another common term for adjustable wrenches!A Car Battery Rotherham terminal puller -;Pictured above works on both side terminals and top ones by simply changing out the tips. It's designed with long arms so that you won't have to lean into it too much while using it. It will save your back from unnecessary strain! A good alternative would be a terminal puller designed for side terminals.A battery post cleaning brush;is a very helpful tool and it will help you remove corrosion from your car's battery posts so that they can be properly reconnected with ease.A corrosive resistant bucket/box -;The box has a tight-fitting lid which is great if you don't want any dirt, dust or small objects such as screws, nuts and bolts to get into it while you working on your vehicle! The downside of this box is that it is not large enough to hold more than just the usual jumper cables and some cloth rags. If you would like an even larger container (that still retains its contents after being left out in the rain), look at the 2-gallon battery box that we've found works great.A shop cloth -;This is a non-abrasive type of cloth that you can use to wipe any dirt or grime off your tools after putting them away and/or removing corrosion from your car's battery terminals (and other metal parts such as bolts and nuts). It's usually made with cotton on one side and polyester on the other, making it smooth like silk so that nothing gets scratched or nicked during use.A set of jumper cables -;Every repair manual states that good jumper cables are very important for safety reasons so we feel inclined to agree with this statement! We recommend always having a pair on hand since they can save lives when it comes to not working cars.A degreaser/cleaner:;This is used to clean car parts with grease, oil, and dirt before re-applying lubricants. Common household items such as brake fluid or carburettor cleaner can also do the trick! You will want to make sure they don't contain any harsh chemicals which might damage your paint job though! Air tool oil is another very useful product. It is meant for lubricating air tools (such as impact wrenches) but works great on other metal parts!Liquid wrench -;This item was mentioned in our previous article about screws, bolts and nuts, so please check out that link if you haven't already done so. As always, it's a great product to have around if you want certain nuts and bolts to come loose!A pry bar;- A heavy-duty one is strongly recommended. This can be very helpful when it comes time to replace brake pads, clutch parts, etc... It would also work on some other things, but try not to get carried away with using it since it could cause damage!An extra set of o2 sensors -;Since the connectors are extremely small and easy to break off while disconnecting them (and because some models go bad more often than others), we recommend always having at least an extra pair available just in case one breaks off or gets lost somehow. If you need help figuring out which ones your car needs, you can read our article on checking & replacing them. If you don't have the tools required to remove or install your o2 sensor(s), then look at a set of extended sockets for your socket wrench set.A grease tube;is usually used in conjunction with ball joints, tie rod ends and outer axle boots when installing new parts. If they are not greased after this type of work, there is a big chance they will fail due to rust forming inside! When reassembling everything after working on these parts, put a small amount of grease over the rubber boot/boot seal that goes over the metal part to prevent any dirt from getting in it. At the same time, it's being installed back onto the vehicle.A can of compressed air -;It is mainly used to blow out any dirt or debris which might be inside your vehicle's intake so that it can breathe properly. However, it also works great when you want to clean off the dust and grime collected on the outside of various parts. Remember that you should avoid using it near electric wiring or anything else that could easily get damaged by this type of air pressure! We've heard stories about people short-circuiting their entire engine bay by accidentally hitting an electrical connector with too much force. Please do not exaggerate here; use common sense when working around sensitive components, especially if you are new to car cleaning.A small flashlight (or headlight);is used to light up hard-to-see areas when you are trying to locate something. It's useful when working under the hood or underneath your car while trying to find a certain bolt or screw that fell off during an installation process.A torque wrench -;Here's another tool that can save lives; literally! A properly torqued down part will not come loose even if a brick hits it, but an improperly tightened part might just pop off and get into the path of your tires causing accidents all over the place! We highly recommend always using one if you're dealing with screws, nuts, bolts and other metal parts which require tightening. Some headlights also use special gaskets or O-rings so please be careful when dealing with them.A floor jack and jack stands;are among the most basic tools that every car owner should own. You can use them to lift your vehicle to remove tyres, wheels and other parts. A good quality hydraulic model will be more than enough for occasional home garage use. But if you wish to install larger power tools such as a rotisserie or engine hoist, then it would be best to look into getting something that's more heavy-duty such as a bottle jack or tripod model. Professional mechanics often use these, so they're quite powerful, but they're very pricey too. Just keep in mind that you'll probably need at least two jacks if you also want some sort of stand or a very sturdy table for doing things such as changing brake pads.A torque angle gauge -;This neat little tool is mainly used to check the proper tightening of bolts and screws. However, it can also be used for measuring angles that need to be set at a certain torque value (such as valve adjustments). It has markings all around its circumference, which lets you know your target torque setting. This saves time and makes sure that everything gets properly tightened... instead of over-tightening or even under-tightening apart due to human error.We hope that these tips will help you save some money on;Car Battery Rotherham;car maintenance! Please keep in mind that we are not professional mechanics nor claim to be one, but we've gathered some knowledge over the years and understand what it's like to be on a tight budget. So please take these recommendations with a grain of salt and do more research online before deciding which tools you need or where to buy them. Most importantly, remember that your safety is always our priority! If the tool itself isn't the safest one available on the market, it doesn't deserve a spot in your garage. Happy wrenching! :)" ]