Battery Replacement Tip - Bet You Didn't Know This - Do This And I'll Tell You Why

[@gggarrett6329]

I never knew that. And as a 73 yr old Grandma in my day I've changed coils when those were on firewall before coil packs spark plug wires set points batteries. I would just climb up on the motor and go to work. Lol to old now. Always love new information. ❤

[@125AXer]

Get yourself an older car to tinker with, and have fun showing your grandkids!

[@blipco5]

It’s not that you’re too old now, it’s more like if you climbed up on an engine today you’d have a thousand dollars in broken plastic parts. 👍

[@AppalachianPatriot]

I miss cars that you could sit inside the engine compartment. So much room for activities.

[@jaxturner7288]

In your day batteries weren’t mounted inside the passenger cabin so this battery design didn’t need to exist.

[@harryl7946]

Oh how I yearn for those days. 😢

[@ronfox8905]

I honestly just learned something new today

[@WilliamGilbert88]

I never noticed those tabs.. maybe I never purchased a battery with that tab. But now I know.. thanks

[@FordBossMe]

You're welcome

[@cabot100]

I had no idea, thank you for teaching us about this.

[@marvinsurly7175]

Always learn something new from you boss man thank you

[@grassroot011]

This only applies to batteries that are installed inside the vehicle's interior, causing the possibility of gasses entering the compartment. Vent tube takes care of that.

[@FordBossMe]

Indeed that's exactly what I was saying

[@proudcanadian5713]

Good to know. Thanks Rich.

[@rodneyadamson8270]

Very good 👍 years ago we would see batteries under back seats.. one of our customers had a Cadillac Northstar like this ❤

[@robertborchert4208]

I honestly did not know what it was either , thanks for your vast knowledge. 72 years young and I'm still learning, thanks again.

[@4by_yotaguy373]

👍 Everything he said in the videos true and correct. I know about the externally vented batteries because I've been a tech for a long time. But most people I've ever met in a parts store or even my co-workers had no clue. And many of the rear mounted batteries I've seen don't even have the vent hooked up when I first see it.

[@timsilva1944]

Never bought a battery with those on it. Oh the price I pay for older vehicles that I can maintain. 😉

[@NickWebber-vp4pd]

Yes, i learned this when i changed the battery on my ‘05 BMW X5…it’s located in the rear hatch and off gasses into the car. Most american cars, the battery is located under the hood on the exterior of the vehicle, so off gassing isnt an issue…

[@borgsimpson935]

Awesome tutorial.

[@realSamAndrew]

I knew this because I've been buying a similar battery from Walmart for several replacements and I read everything that comes with the battery, especially the warranty terms. My car requires a vent so I wanted to make sure the aftermarket one was compatible.

[@Caf1972]

Im glad i have my battery in the engine bay!!!! Thanks for heads up, Rich!!!

[@MAN_MAN730]

Had no idea until you showed me . Gracias

[@dean9498]

Learn something new everyday. Thanks for the lesson.

[@coreybabcock2023]

That's true we learn until it's our time to go home

[@u.p.tinkering]

Yup, definitely do not want off gassing anywhere near the battery. One spark and boom! Ask me how I know. lol Had a old truck and the battery connection was loose, drove a 4 hour trip and stopped to get something to eat, went in to crank it and it sparked and blew the battery up. I am sure with these batteries actually located in the vehicle that is even more of a concern. LOL

[@coreybabcock2023]

Reasons I prefer under the hood ones

[@seanpeloza326]

Thanks Rich! Learned something new today.

[@twigsaregood]

Definitely news to me. Thanks!

[@coreybabcock2023]

I knew about it just never buy those batteries and most times I've installed them for customers under the hood but if inside the vehicle yes it should be tubed to the outside

[@Itsa_Mea]

Working on Volvos taught me

[@ekummel]

My dad had a new battery put in his Mercedes at a Mercedes dealership. He came home and told me what he had gotten done and so I checked on the work. Not only was the red plastic cover for the positive post just lying next to the battery, the vent tube was not reinstalled nor was the other vent hole plugged up. I mentioned this to him and he went and read the dealership the riot act about why did he pay $200 for them to install a battery (on top of the battery price) only for them to not only install it correctly!

[@ginog5037]

Sorry brother, every battery in the trunk or passenger compartment has to be vented. Your mechanic friend needs to keep up...

[@FordBossMe]

I don't know what you're getting at

[@floydwilliams3321]

That’s good information man been around cars a long time changed out 1 million Batteries never knew that

[@BourneAccident]

I was wondering just yesterday what that plug is for. I kept it and I am going right now to plug the other side of the battery. Thanks.

[@davidr8750]

Good safety tip. Had no clue here.

[@rholmst]

I assume that this is specific to certain batteries/installations.

[@hdz12ez]

I had no idea. Good info!

[@myronsherman8571]

I knew it if it's under the hood I don't bother with it. Unless it has a vent tube. Under the seat and in the trunk yes. It's very good information thanks

[@405Lenny]

Very interesting 🧐👍👍

[@RevokedYT]

Im saving this video for my dodge charger.. man thank you

[@closeenoughmechanics]

Thanks for the tip, Rich!!!

[@louiscardinale1701]

Just now found out, thank you Rich.

[@onmyworkbench7000]

I did not know. You live you learn, I did.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Yep, I never knew. Thanks 👍

[@Picturesforbloxfruits]

Thank you for the knowledge

[@randyc5650]

I replaced my wife's 2012 Chrysler 300 and I Transferred the red plastic thing over but tomorrow I'll have to check the plug thing.

[@NoShadowOfDoubt1]

Thank you, now I know

[@flobp2381]

That's cool! Thanks!

[@xendan2296]

The new battery will have vent ports on either side Vented batteries are designed with two vent ports, one on each end of the battery. The battery is delivered with one port plugged and the other open. This design allows the installer to... Move the red plug to the unused vent port Mount the battery in the proper orientation and use either side to connect the battery vent tube simply by removing the plug and placing the plug on the opposite side. Do no open the opposite vent cap.

[@TxGuitarPlayer]

I knew. But, I’ve learned a lot of other things from you that I didn’t know.

[@kellismith4329]

Great tip

[@TurnThemWheels]

Interesting , hell yeah I usually chunk those plastics battery caps

[@farmerbrown3768]

So is this info stated in the owners manual? If not it should be stated on the battery somewhere.

[@blazeandcyrus]

I learned about it a few years ago... I'm 54 years old

[@tomedgar4375]

That’s why you are the boss

[@Ryansroga-wm6pj]

I didn’t know but now I do 👍

[@coreybabcock2023]

I use a sealed AGM battery but yea ive had a vented battery here in the van no issues

[@N-M424]

AGM batteries still have a vent.

[@jamesreal7987]

DIDNT KNOW THAT

[@KAS_Motorsports]

I just found that out a year ago.

[@st3v3stich]

I did not know bro

[@highwayman1218]

Personally Id dump any standard battery for an AGM ASAP.... They leak, corrode the battery tray and cables... An AGM battery is alot cheaper then dealing with the other issues caused by vented battery acids.

[@wailali5646]

Hey Rich non- related topic, but I need your advise on filling fuel with engine running?

[@hughbrackett343]

That is generally not recommended unless you're racing a group of your friends across the country.

[@jonmccormick8683]

With Diesel you are pretty good. -Gas not so much = usually no smoking or running vehicle while fueling -signs usually posted.

[@wailali5646]

@@jonmccormick8683 usually when my vehicle is over heating, my cam shaft and crank position sensor cause the engine to not start easily. I fuelled while engine running with care and attention. No issues

[@hughbrackett343]

@@wailali5646 I've always thought, what about the car right beside you that's running? It can't be all that dangerous to have your own car running.

[@m3rdpwr]

I was told this many years ago, but I just forgot all about it. Then again, I haven't owned a vehicle with the battery inside the vehicle.

[@jonmccormick8683]

This battery has features most do not. -Nice battery though, will look for these features on next battery buy. I always liked Cadillacs with the battery inside the car. = They last longer for sure that way. 9-10yrs typical. The trunk is safer though.

[@ToyotaPete]

👍

[@WilsonEywlkyutbe-s3b]

Dodge Charger? Did it charge batteries?

[@patspencer8805]

I sell batteries and alot of time we have them left over plugs so I make sure all batteries have one with them

[@chiefordnance]

OMG 😲

[@haroldsmith45302]

Perhaps the instructions should be moulded into the covers.

[@ronaldlaw5326]

Wow

[@bigfootnmore6619]

The batteries that i have gotten have never had them .

[@bf3and4highlights83]

God the stupidity of mechanics and customers still blows my mind. I am so glad I got out of that trade.

[@terrymurphy4177]

Guilty😎

[@joze8722]

Why not put the instruction on the battery ?

[@toddfryman6178]

I have never purchased a new battery that has ever had those

[@mikelemoine4267]

I didn't know.

[@ThatDIYguy862]

Yea I knew that

[@UQRXD]

I will never get a car with the battery in trunk or back seat.

[@robertsmall6076]

Don’t have that on any car I ever bought 😝🇺🇸🤙

[@HypocriticYT]

Who reads directions unless all else fails 😂

[@steverichdrummr]

I didn't know

[@jamesalles139]

TIL

[@cujoedaman]

Huh, it's almost like they shouldn't put a battery IN the car.

[@rn2cro03]

Who knew?