How to Test and Replace a Bad Car Battery (COMPLETE Ultimate Guide)

Is your car battery dead? Need a new car battery? Learn how to test if your car battery is bad and how to recharge a dead car battery. Also learn which car battery is best for your car. In this video I show you how to test your car battery with a multimeter, clean corrosion from the battery terminals, test your alternator, test for a parasitic draw, load test a battery, and replace a car battery properly. I also show the inside of a car battery with a bad cell and I show how batteries work with multiple grids and how they go bad with heat, vibration and corrosion. And finally I show you the main difference between the different grades of battery and which is right for you.
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[@craigthompson8275]

I am not a car mechanic, but I am a licensed millwright and a licensed electrician. I watch hundreds of you tube , I have to say this one is one of the very best I have seen. It covers a lot of detail and fact. I am sure there are many viewers that can take away some new knowledge after seeing this. Appreciate the completeness of video and effort you put in. Congrats!

[@sudhirtirkey3234]

I would prefer to disconnect negative terminal of Battery before fiddling with positive terminal. Just to avoid short circuit due to any negligence.

[@junebennett1184uu]

How was it I can't get no noise no sound on the job 😊

[@silviuanghel2401]

My battery have 12 V ,but after I start the car have 14.9 . Is ok ? You said 14.7 or below .Thanks

[@Kanoee64]

​​@@silviuanghel2401 If you know the make and model of your alternator... look it up and read the "specs". If it says it puts out 14.9v then it's probably fine. If it says it's out of "specs"... your voltage regulater (in the alternater) has gone out. 50 yrs ago you could take it to be repaired. If you live in a city, there might be those shops available. Today most people will just buy a new one.

[@corbinhammond1371]

can you do a how-to hold the flashlight so we don't get yelled at

[@erexsean2210]

Still have nightmares

[@kg_1720]

😂😂😂

[@hitardo]

Now THAT would be quality content for those with anxious dads 😁

[@maskedredstonerproz]

DUDE YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I NEED THAT VID

[@5thgearfreak297]

Impossible

[@jonathanfryman4678]

Chris, I used to work in an AGM and SLI battery mfg plant and I can say for certain that the example you cut open was our fault. The pole that fell from the battery plates is caused by manufacturing defect. The plates are cast long before they are dipped into the mold of the cell. If the lugs (thin fingers above the plates) are dirty, wet, or cold, the cell won't cast perfectly. Your description is incredible and I just want to share my love while giving you a bit of insight in the industry. Much love!!

[@NewName0]

Damn that's interesting, you make me wanna get into battery engineering now 😂

[@chrisfix]

Dang I would have assumed that happened over time! Thanks for the insight!

[@That_one_carguy]

WoW

[@ZigZag-f6o]

@@chrisfix good morning. How do I clean headlights lens

[@NeonHunter82]

@@ZigZag-f6o he’s got videos for that.

[@TitanUranus69]

Just put in a new battery in my moms car, saved her a tow fee and labor costs. Her being proud of me was priceless. Thanks for helping me have the knowledge and courage to do it myself!

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad you could help your Mom out!

[@hennessyrodriguez6497]

I have so much respect for Chris not only because he educates us but he goes above and beyond getting great angles and giving great advice and tips

[@trololl27029]

Hes teaching himself to repair cars

[@Retrodogo]

@@trololl27029 shhhhhhhhh good boy

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@yungboicontigo9278]

Bro these bots are literally stealing comments. They spammed my comment I have to delete it

[@abdullahhamadeh]

@@yungboicontigo9278 lets all agree to report them when we see them especially in this yt channel, lets keep chris's channel clean as it always been

[@slyfoxyandalifesaver]

I'm a Red Cross volunteer. Just last February while on scene of a incident, our Emergency Response truck battery didn't have enough power to start the engine. Our lightbar drew too much power despite the umbilical plug in at the station constantly. We've not had as much emergency calls since as people stayed at home due to Covid, but new orders to drive the vehicles weekly were given, but a lot of us volunteers didn't understand why without much purpose. (including myself) This has been really insightful and I'll be sharing this with my team, Thanks Chris!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great job!!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot dude!

[@gavinscorner2395]

@@chrisfix hi Chris

[@gavinscorner2395]

@@chrisfix keep going

[@gavinscorner2395]

@@chrisfix Never give up :)

[@NGOTB]

Crossover episode when?

[@TheRockasaki]

7:10 Battery check 16:56 Testing the Alternator 18:31 Parasitic Draw 26:18 Load Test

[@zenchi8036]

Amen

[@gburyhockey9]

@21:30 ish - changing the car battery

[@andreas.2]

Excellent 😄

[@Neonb88]

Yeah the key I wanted was the 3 options a few seconds after 16:00 The 3 options were: bad alternator, parasitic draw, or bad battery

[@MrNismo1987]

I'm from Germany and I think he speaks English so well that I understand every word. i love this guy greetings from germany

[@ArabianRider]

He speaks slow and clear, plus his voice is soothing 😂 full of energy

[@Videotubelord]

American (simplified) english, dialect we hear in movies, shows and songs.

[@ehrenei7798]

Der erste deutsche

[@TheVergil7]

@@ehrenei7798 Gucke auch schon seit längerem aber hab nur auf englisch kommentiert ;)

[@ehrenei7798]

@@TheVergil7 achso ok

[@TimeBucks]

really appreciate how much work you put into your videos

[@jackreeze9163]

i see you everywhere

[@williambailey4078]

At first I was like "How can there be 30 minutes on how to change a battery?" And then proceeded to watch probably the most informative ChrisFix video yet. Idk how you do it man, but we need you to teach classes!!!

[@eduardonegron6410]

Autel

[@complexity5545]

Teaching classes is only fun and rewarding when the students are smart. Teaching bad students (who rebel) is one of scenarios that causes smart people to not deal with the C, D and F students.

[@michaelm5610]

With the cost of everything ten fold, I have been taking on my car's repairs for the first time while pretty much removing each part or piece and putting in back, which I NEVER would have thought I could without you, so thanks more than a lot, M

[@Naeromusic]

Even if I know all this stuff, I just like to watch because it's ChrisFix and he deserves all the views he can get

[@luckymillionaires3167]

And also knowing other people's ways of diagnosing and/or replacing is nice too

[@ashz7891]

@naeromusic your not wrong

[@randyu01]

I'm with you. I'm a 30+ years of experience mechanic and I still like watching his videos. Just makes me feel good that people like Chris care about getting good information out there enough to produce quality videos like this one. Chris doesn't do clickbate or post all the time. He waits till he gets a good idea and truly thinks it through. Gives me hope for the next generation. Quality is way more important that quantity.

[@nicholasbaldwin1674]

-Wife "you know how to do everything in this video" -Me " Yeah but I like to watch ChrisFix"

[@greatwhitenorthlife2327]

Lol! Yep, certified in industrial mechanical maintenance... still watch tons of simplified mechanical videos because it makes me happy!

[@mikeyog4309]

@@uncrustable9923 what.. what does that mean

[@sanaaaboulhosn]

Is that a joke?

[@the_french_one5008]

@@mikeyog4309 that means that he didn’t understand the joke

[@malcruzg]

This!

[@lynx_lx]

I remember when Chris fix wasn’t as excited like 5 or 6 years ago now he’s excited it makes me happy to see him smile

[@misty1258]

ikr!

[@shelterrockisland]

Dude - your videos are absolute money! So intelligent, well filmed and detailed. Very well done and just saved myself a whole lot of money at dealer troubleshooting a 2012 Volvo S60 T6 with a parasitic draw from the Sirius radio that kept polling even after the car was turned off. Please keep making them!

[@aleyahmalone5012]

I have a similar issue.....taking notes now

[@jamescosgrave9155]

Yep, that's why he has over 9 million subscribers and absolute money for sure!

[@LC-go1uh]

Yeah, he gets paid lots of money to do this stuff. Even received free DieHard batteries. Man, he looks very young. Some people just have a really easy life compared to most of us who have to sweat just to get ahead. My guess is that someone got him into cars like an older relative. It's all about being in the right place at the right time or being born into the right type of family. There's no way most of us could have ever started doing this at that age because the internet didn't even exist and people back then had to work. Kind of like certain influencers on Tik-Tok. They do spend a lot of time making videos and hoping to get views, but they don't know a thing about real work.

[@trywarez]

I've read somewhere in the comments section that it took him 100 hours to produce this excellent video! It looks easy without knowing the amount of time you spend in preparation, research, editing, etc.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! Yea most videos take over 120hrs to make bc I like to be concise!

[@trywarez]

@@chrisfix That's the reason why my sons are subscribers and recommended this channel to me. I hope you have a tutorial on how to make this video or those behind the scenes. Perhaps I'll make a video tutorial, "wannabe ChrisFix". 😀

[@ahmedabdellatif6436]

@@chrisfix that's why we love you man 😘

[@hxhky]

What's amazing about ChrisFix is that no matter how simple the job seems, Chris always digs deep and provides extra information, so you can always learn a few things even for a simple job like replacing the battery.

[@tkrdg7885]

Chris explained WHY remove NEGATIVE post first, my doubt is solved. Good job.

[@the_jonathan_o]

I'm happy this man exists.

[@R118GSiVVC]

So is my 4yr old son lol

[@wholeNwon]

When buying a device to keep a battery fully charged long term, the description one should be looking for is "maintainer". As opposed to many "trickle chargers", maintainers are intended to be connected to the batteries for long periods of time and are ideal for storage applications. Really good video, as always.

[@boppo2780]

Chrixfix purposely drained all the batteries in his car to make a extensive video about battery diagnostic and repair. This man is a beast.

[@bishop7534]

You noticed that too..😂😁

[@heaven_x]

Ok

[@chrisfix]

I wish I had the time to do that haha

[@zigzag7194]

@@chrisfix granted.. and your next wish🤣🤣

[@ernieanderson6674]

Ok loo ok

[@Cazwhin]

Chris fix annoys me cause he makes such amazing videos, then he leaves for another month or so :(!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MUST MORE! WE WANT MORE!

[@Nn__-jg4tw]

It takes time to make awesome videos, if you want more go into his instagram

[@ampm69]

@@Nn__-jg4tw the problem is that the only social media I use is KZbin

[@chrisfix]

Getting the videos to this level of quality takes a lot more time, this particular video was over 100 hours of work (research, outlining, filming, editing, etc) start to finish. That being said, I'm planning on getting some of the next ones out pretty quickly and I'm changing my workflow in a few weeks to make the editing and other aspects go a lot faster! And like Nn1638 __ said, follow the Instagram for daily updates!

[@ampm69]

@@chrisfix wow man that's a lot. You should Livestream. Believe me, it will help u

[@bragadeeshbalakrishnan]

@@chrisfix That's god level

[@SPER1]

I like how he timed this out so that 3 of the cars batteries were dead. Just shows how much he thinks about these videos and how much work he puts in.

[@chrisfix]

Thank you!

[@jhonatanalvarez05]

I notice that kind of stuff as well.

[@justinwood8006]

I hadn't even thought to wiggle the wires. Duh. Positive was dangling by a thread. Tightened up and it fired right away! I can't get enough of your videos! No makes troubleshooting and repair more approachable! Thank you, Chris!

[@philippesimard3936]

I am just impressed of how well you explain every single detail in your videos, especially this one. I know you don’t post very often but, at the same time, I think about the hard work going on between 2 videos. When you post, the quality of you content is definitely worth the wait

[@chrisfix]

Thanks! That has always been the focus on the videos, I think they are worth the wait!

[@grantog123]

@@chrisfix ya, it's evergreen content for sure. Your videos set the standard for each topic.

[@pcbgrub5405]

I agree THIS is the kind of info people really need.

[@pcbgrub5405]

@@chrisfix Well done ChrisFix, you helped me alot Thank you good sir.

[@powerstrokediesel99]

I used to work for a car battery manufacturer , this video brings back so many memories! I worked in multiple departments but when I left I worked in the pasting department where in simple terms we applied all the paste to the coils. Pretty neat thing to have on the ol’ resume!

[@Sha0linMonkE]

Just wanted to take a quick second and say thank you for all the videos/tutorials/instructional stuff that you post. I can’t tell you how much money in mechanic repair labor you’ve saved me but I know it’s substantial. I’m a general contractor by trade and know my way around a car in regards to being able to do minor repairs but since finding your channel, I’ve diagnosed and repaired/replaced multiple things on my 2003 F150 FX4 (393,000 miles btw) with confidence. Again, thanks for all the work you do to keep the vehicles of “hammer heads” like me on the road.

[@arturotorres6437]

What have you repaired/replaced on your 2003 F150 FX4 with 393,000 miles ? Any repairs you wouldn't recommend a DIY-er to do on a Ford F150?

[@Sha0linMonkE]

@@arturotorres6437 I have replaced the intake manifold, the brake pads and calipers, rear differential, u-joints, and done other “intimidating” routine flushes/fluid changes.

[@darrengarlock2471]

I just recently discovered your videos/channel and I can't stop watching. I like tinkering around on my car and was ok with doing simple things like oil changes and replacing brake pads and rotors; anything else felt like it would just be too complicated and I'd mess something up. But your guides are so informative and well-explained that I now feel like I can do anything. Thanks for helping me find the confidence to do it myself.

[@choot2851]

Imagine the total amount of money chris has saved people just by posting these kinds of videos. Ive been watching for years and ive learned a lot! By far the best channel on youtube keep it up!

[@A-Simple-Carguy]

Benefit of learning with Chris... You don't get yelled for not holding the light properly.

[@seicento__lover__pl636]

Lol facts 🤣

[@william_mazza]

Noob question: what are you talking about? Mechanic's school?

[@Diamond_79]

@@william_mazza it's a old joke, for when your dad yells at you for not holding the light properly.

[@william_mazza]

@@Diamond_79 I see! Lol

[@DHEER80552]

Lol

[@SynthosHD]

Mans puts weeks of work into a 28 minute video and I always love watching every minute of it

[@mysteriousjz]

Concise, organized, clear, and very easy-to-understand language and logic explained without the turtle pace video extravaganza, in rapid fire. Just the way I like. Next, I like to see more KZbin ads in his videos without skipping to support him.

[@Crocoroar]

I just have one question... Why do you start the car in neutral? I didn't even know that was a thing until this video.

[@philipprohn2707]

1:57 "Let's go get started!" - can we just appreciate that pun for a second?!

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

He literally says that in every video of his ;P

[@misty1258]

@@Kamal_AL-Hinai its a pun because its like starting a car

[@trickyricky12147]

​@@Kamal_AL-Hinair/woooosh

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

Nice. I understand after 3 years.

[@simarpritsingh890]

I really like the hard work that he puts in his video.

[@ozzy619]

You know its a good day when chris fix has a new video

[@slowmotionbetterthannomotion.]

@ChrïsFïx Gayest Bot I have ever seen

[@dhflannagan1]

Rapid fire video. Well presented and narrated. No mugging for the camera, just your blue ,gloved hands, love it. Great job! Thanks

[@wal]

Excellent vid as always. Completely thorough, extremely detailed, fantastic DIY session. You da man, Chris!

[@AxxLAfriku]

My name: AxxL My job: Superstar I like: Handsome girls I have: 2 handsome girlfriends My dream: Have more subs than my 2 girlfriends Your name: 2ill

[@magic6947]

Love your videos. I watched this video even tho I'm a basshead

[@sanaaaboulhosn]

@@AxxLAfriku no one cares

[@alliancehomes]

Ditto, excellent

[@bowserjaunita4911]

@@AxxLAfriku pp0ppp

[@seicento__lover__pl636]

Chrisfix is basically the only person that can teach us more than school

[@pdrey100]

But can he teach the life changing courses of lesbian dance theory and gender studies with a pinch of white privilege 101? Out with the X and in with the Y!

[@AlbertDM]

You are the BEST teacher for all things automotive. You literally cover all of the tiny details that other videos miss because they just assume you know certain things like not resting your tools on the car battery. It's those kind of things that make your videos so much more better and worth watching than anyone else's. I learn so much from watching your stuff. Thank you, sir!

[@micharris1761]

years ago I went to 4 years of automotive training, great video, cars have changed so much. even I learn new tricks. ty so much for what you do.

[@chrisfix]

There's always room to learn, I still do every day! Thanks!

[@RichRacing51]

I'm sure 90% of people here already know how to do this, we just wanna watch Chris👍

[@user-white007]

When I saw it was 30 minute video to change a battery I knew I could learn something lol

[@RyeEatUrVegetables]

true

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

You mean Chris's gloved hands

[@wham-bamteslacamfan7373]

No

[@thom_lapatate4842]

Even if I already know I always learn something new with Chris

[@lakhansudra6092]

Chris is one of the people on KZbin I like to see succeed

[@morehn]

He's the #1 diy car fix channel

[@sureshkumarc.k6534]

Err he has almost 8 mil subs

[@a-10warthog51]

He literally has 8 million subs

[@lfox02]

@@a-10warthog51 Doesn't mean you can't love to see it :)

[@louietapao]

who else doesn't have a car but kept on watching and finished the video because you just love how chrisfix delivers his utmost message and care for other car owners. haha 🙋

[@dirtnapz996]

Everyone should have a car..

[@nail_j8930]

@@dirtnapz996 unless you've been suspended or too young or you can't afford one or you don't space for one. you get the idea.

[@louietapao]

@@dirtnapz996 I can only imagine the traffic 😅

[@markzaikov456]

Whenever ChrisFix releases a video, it feels like seeing a long awaited movie

[@smirov]

Us: "When will there be a new video?" Chrisfix: "Have to wait a bit for all the batteries to die"

[@smirov]

I have never had so many likes on KZbin ☺️

[@Austin_Dixon]

@@smirov You only got 52

[@Austin_Dixon]

@@smirov Not trying to brag but I have once got 700 something likes on a comment and 100 on a reply

[@joshve87]

@@Austin_Dixon just let someone be happy...

[@firstlast1732]

That was a really dumb comment I bet your life reflects your comments

[@malcruzg]

Even for a very "basic" task like changing a battery, Chris managed to go beyond what I was expecting and show every nifty details of the process, explain the why and prove it himself. Great job on this one, amazing one, please keep it on!!

[@johnhammond6248]

Thanks Chris! Just changed my battery for the first time in my life, got it and the corrosion kit from AAP, you make everything so simple and easy to follow!

[@AkashKumar-rl1jc]

Only the og’s will remember the project nightlight and the cop car that Chris built

[@nickg378]

I remember

[@ItsBewareLOL]

The first chrisfix video I saw was the cop car

[@chrisfix]

Those were a lot of fun to build!

[@ampm69]

Ofc I remember

[@mattrobie122]

I remember that!

[@brapinator8500]

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY 🤟🏽

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad this is the highlight of the day!

[@ampm69]

@@chrisfix I think it might be everyone's highlight of the day

[@Prashantlunawat]

Love from India...thanks for making this pandemic more tolerable Chris...and to all you humans scrolling through...stay safe and cherish your loved ones

[@themechanic4222]

Go Find a vaccine 💉 for your people instead watching chris

[@knightking69]

@@themechanic4222 Whats wrong in watching Chris??

[@wholeNwon]

The suffering of the people of India is in our minds every day. Stay well.

[@matthewbell1968]

Best wishes to you and your people over there 👍👍

[@Prashantlunawat]

@@themechanic4222 it's all funny to make these rude comments until someone from your own house actually passes away...I'm not a doctor to find a vaccine. Was the vaccine in your country developed by you? We don't need your "expert" opinion on topics you don't know anything about...most certainly not on how to run a country. So how about using some common sense, keeping your trap shut and not instigating people to humiliate you!

[@gregsantos9731]

This is the very good thing watching ChrisFix, he make sure that his contents always have a sort of refreshing course, look, the tittle of this video is " how to test and replace a bad bad battery " but he makes it a point to bring us once again how to tell if your car have parasitic draw which he had that topic in the past but since I forgot parts of that video I been refresh by watching this . Thanks ChrisFix. 😊

[@robertheller4583]

Chris please show us more of the hummer

[@ampm69]

Yes plz

[@SuperChristy66]

Yes please!

[@jakubcelko3729]

Jaaaaas!

[@Nutzername1273]

I’d almost die to see that! :)

[@Nn__-jg4tw]

Yes please

[@aidenmorse4226]

Here before we hit #1 on trending Chris fix to the moooon🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@chrisfix]

Yesss

[@jayasmrmore3687]

@@chrisfix btw I don’t have a car but when I do I am going to do this.

[@THEJPR]

I always found that my body shaking violently to be the best way to tell that my battery is still working.

[@chrisfix]

I think there are better ways to test :o

[@errorsk2188]

Wait a minute xD I always scare my friends by touching both terminals, but batteries are harmless.

[@hxmzix]

@@errorsk2188 saammmeeee

[@hxmzix]

@@errorsk2188 i scare em the same way LOL

[@Breadd__]

ummmmm w t f don't do that plz

[@majtt0]

The quality of your video and explanation is flawless, never in my life have I seen a more understandable and informative piece of media

[@nurseratchet2634]

Thanks, your videos are invalueable to me. I still get nervous working on my car, but you make it easier. I had a flickering battery symbol pop up on my Camry’s display, and I thought for sure it was going to be an expensive fix. I checked the voltage, and it was 12.5v, and then 14.1v when running. The positive terminal had some corrosion, which I removed using your suggestions, and the symbol went away. The battery is 4.5 years old so I am going to replace it before the Winter.

[@xjsmstr]

Love the videos as always, especially the amazing attention to detail and great content. But everyone here knows Chris Fix wouldn't actually have three dead cars, he's just that committed to teaching us 😂

[@chrisfix]

Actually they all went dead at the same time so I did indeed have 3 dead cars haha

[@misty1258]

@@chrisfix thats not good! haha but chris, the master drive way mechanic, makes quick work of it! XD

[@tkrdg7885]

In order to show how to patch a rusty hole on auto body, Chris cut a hole on his truck by torch, what a devotion.

[@halffast7799]

Good on you for adding the tip on not putting you tools on top of the battery. This is very important, and the average person really doesn't understand what can happen. I was working on a side post battery a long time ago and started talking to my son while I was wrenching on the terminals, it distracted me for a second.. The wrench made contact with both terminals and welded itself to the terminals. I grabbed the wrench and broke it loose, and it was so hot all I could do was throw it away from the battery. This all happened in about a 3 second time frame. I feel lucky that it didn't blow. I've seen batteries blow up on people before, It's not a pretty sight. I'm reminded of this everytime I use that wrench, because it had a chunk missing out of the box end where it arced to the positive terminal.

[@lisag18]

Ive watched your videos a few years now. Theyre always concise. Many helpful videos but one i found useful was the used car inspection videos. There were 3 in the series. It helped me spot red flags and ended up not buying. Thank you!

[@johnpeterson4213]

Man, you sure are one great teacher, with a lot of energy and knowledge to boot! Very impressed with your presentation! Outstanding!!!

[@beneque79]

As usual, a freakin' gold mine of information for the shade tree mechanic. Your content is probably #1 I've seen in the DIY type. Keep it up!

[@MixupTheWorld]

14:38 who noticed wooder by unknown artist Chris dropping easter eggs 😂

[@LinkinPark4Ever1996]

Nice catch!

[@soulextracter]

Yeah noticed it too, came down here as soon as I saw it to see if someone had caught it! ^^

[@wham-bamteslacamfan7373]

😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂🤣

[@EatCarbs]

I didn't even see that

[@thecheezoftheweek1370]

Same lmao

[@luckyguy600]

I always tell my friends about your channel Chris and how good it is. This battery maintenance video is just super. Who remembers all these things today, and it is helpful for mechanics or lay people who just had a bad day with a dead or dying battery. Very good video. Should be mandatory to watch this ( once a year at least). You might not fix it yourself, but you have at least an idea of what is going on/ what may be wrong/ and if the attendant is trying to rip you off on more maintenance charges or jobs! It can be a nasty world out there for the uninformed. Once again Chris. Thanks. One of the BEST videos you have done, and that is saying a lot.

[@mallyallygramps]

Early 2000's Dodge Intrepid, battery is forward of the passenger side front tire in a compartment. Tire has to be removed to access. Pulling the air box off helps with getting the battery out. 45 min to and hour job.

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

it takes 45 min to an hour to trade it in too...

[@mallyallygramps]

@@Scotty-vs4lf Didn't intend to end up with this car. Cosigned on a loan that went south and ended up with it. 18,000 miles on it when I got it and 164,000 now. I'm into it for normal maintenance, a water pump and changed out the timing chain set when that was done. Not a Dodge guy but I can't complain. It doesn't owe me a thing.

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

@@mallyallygramps yeah nothing against the car I’ve never even heard of it I was just saying the battery placement is aweful

[@mallyallygramps]

@@Scotty-vs4lf oh man it's horrible!

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

@@mallyallygramps in that case... refer to reply #1

[@Cotronixco]

I like how Chris moves along efficiently. This video would be an hour long for most publishers.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

Yep. Maybe a tiny bit too fast for some, but you can always go back and review. I mean heck, it's KZbin right? 😉

[@mussabtiwana1875]

"Cars are meant to be driven" - Chris fix Well there are 6000 languages in the world and this guy decided to speak facts

[@sleepdeep305]

I haven’t heard that one, good job

[@jmtx.]

Awesome series of tests and fixes! Definitely answers many questions and addresses safety issues that can come up during the various procedures.

[@crazytekkie1]

Nice job... I know what Im doing but stubled on this video and checked it out anyway.... its good to see someone not just showing all the hows but why to do or not do something... covered all the basics and even other important things to be aware of.. all accurate and not done in a rediculously long or boring way.. Even covered parasitic draws and gave away all the little secrets on diagnosing it... dont forget about those who leave the cell phone chargers plugged in to always on lighter sockets.. thats a parasitic draw often forgotten. Great video.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! Glad this was a good refresher!

[@sliderdriver1]

Or the dodgy glove box switch leaving the courtesy light on you can't see😏

[@nicknagulo]

“Wooder” Can’t wait for the whole album!

[@konradniewiadomski2233]

For what i received i passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the scriptures 1 Corinthians 15 3 PS: "according to the Scriptures" - what the Apostle means is that Lord Jesus fulfilled prophecy's of the Prophets of God in Old Testament. There are like hundreds of Prophecies that Lord Jesus fulfilled, just look it up dear ones. God is our Father. He is the best of Fathers, the most lovable and merciful of Fathers. Read the whole uncensored Bible that is Catholic(The Original) and pray my friends. Wish you all well

[@SnusKongen]

Soapy wooder

[@_deltaa_]

@@konradniewiadomski2233 piss off

[@Mao2187]

As always Chris, great job. The production level is so high! You put a ton of work into all your videos and it shows.

[@trekimpossible2850]

Not only did you show the battery maintenance, you also demonstrated dying battery symptoms, the battery locations on different cars, this video is the best.

[@chrisfix]

That’s the goal with all my videos. Show the whole process and everything in between !

[@trekimpossible2850]

@@chrisfix Yes, I noticed that in others videos, just waited until now to let you know how great, helpful your videos are, excellent quality.

[@trekimpossible2850]

The other thing I always wonder is how you sync your video and speech. Sometimes I can tell the audio was live recorded, but most time it sounds like it's was added by post processing because the audio is so clear and loud, no background noise. I can only guess you will have to speak one time while recording video, then speak for the second time and add it for the final output. If that's way you do it, that's lots of work. And every BEFORE and AFTER transition, it's also so amazing. How do you hold the camera at exactly the same spot at different time. Those camera tricks might be your secret, you don't have to share them here : )

[@codythedogyoutuber]

Expat in a 2020 ford explorer

[@petromic1947]

One little note, when measuring voltage across the battery you should measure the voltage across the battery terminals as well to ensure there is good connectivity between bat terminals and the battery leads . Awesome video

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip!

[@nelsonvaliente6198]

Hi Chris how can i replace my battery cable. The old cable is short. Thank you very much.

[@millomweb]

Or you could measure the voltage drop between wire terminal and terminal post.

[@rael5469]

I think you can also just measure resistance between the battery post and the terminal itself. It would be better to use a bonding meter so you can see the miliOhms but an ordinary multimeter will do. However, if a person has any doubt about the connection, it would be better to disconnect them and clean, clean, clean.....then reassemble and apply corrosion preventative compound.

[@Dhill.angelI]

@@rael5469 how would you measure it with a digital multimeter? would i just test the post and the terminal with it on voltage or which setting?

[@MohCars_]

Omg this is literally PERFECT timing! My hummer didn’t start after a few weeks & struggles after a week-ish, so I figured something was up. Chrisfix always coming in clutch!!!

[@jamessnell105]

I’m grateful for you taking the time to make these videos. I would like to add a few items that were not included. You neglected to include the fuse panels that are inside the vehicle and that you will need to be able to access them so like disabling the hood open sensor you will also need to latch the door locking mechanism to disable the sensors. Don’t forget to return them to the unlocked position before closing the doors and the hood. One more thing is that the plastic cover that you mentioned that you like to replace over the terminal after installing the new battery sometimes includes a small plug attached to it that should be installed into the unused vent port on the new battery so that harmful liquid will not leak out causing damage and you should also attach a vent tube to the other vent port on the new battery and rout the other end down and out of the vehicle. I’m not criticizing you, just trying to help the people that are looking to you for guidance. Thank you for making these videos.

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

Great video! Some batteries are in even weirder places than the trunk or back seat. I drive a 2008 Dodge Avenger R/T, and the battery is in the drivers side front bumper/fender. In order to replace the battery, you have to jack up the car, take the wheel and inner fender liner off, and then change the battery. Plus, to make it even harder, they put the negative terminal at the far end so it’s almost impossible to get off without taking the positive side off first.

[@troycharbonneau8643]

My ex had a Chrysler Concorde and it was the same thing. Had to remove the right front wheel to change the battery.

[@armadillolover99]

My uncle has a first gen Dodge Viper that he’s owned since new and the only way to access that battery is in the drivers side rear wheel well. There was a period about a decade ago when he left it sitting in the garage for over a year and my cousins tried to get it fired up, but the battery was dead. I’ll never forget that moment when I was walking up the driveway to my grandparents house (they live next door to each other) and seeing some guy from AAA removing the wheel off the thing, I was so confused and even more confused seeing him then open up a panel in there and pull out a battery.

[@ben501st]

Something to note with battery group models is some have an R suffix. The R models have the positive and negative terminals reversed from the non-R. It's very important to verify your terminal placement.

[@rodrigomelopro]

This little trick for not reset your car when replacing the battery is just priceless, specially with coded audio systems

[@Xanthopteryx]

You can also use a modern digital charger for that.

[@pqzharold]

That moment when your car has been struggling for months, but haven't diagnosed yet then Chris drops this perfect video

[@laelster]

Recently purchased a battery and they tacked on the installation kit without me saying anything. At first I thought it was just an up-sale to try and get more money out of me but glad to know it actually has a good use!

[@KillerBYTE367]

"Hello sponsors, all my batteries are dead." "Our truck will be delivering tomorrow"

[@brandonsmith5357]

Love how the radio says wooder when he starts the car after changing the battery

[@chrisfix]

Must be default settings :p

[@pbsadmin7825]

In few years or so people will definitely be kicking themselves in regret for missing the opportunity to buy and invest in cryptocurrency

[@Shaftay]

We need a hero like you for Motorcycles!! Thank you for making great (and somewhat addictive) content!

[@John-js9je]

One of the most complete and well-produced videos of its kind on an extremely important subject for car owners that I’ve ever seen. Bravo.

[@cookingpremiumjapan6839]

I learned again. Thanks

[@--__6725]

19:25 I like how he starts talking quietly so he doesn’t wake up the car

[@lloydpang4431]

hahhahahahahhahahahhahah

[@dzenis758]

It's crazy seeing Susan this clean when you know what she looked like before

[@57F100]

Is Susan the Chrysler

[@mjc0961]

@@57F100 Yes. There's tons of videos on here about cleaning her up.

[@0072sy]

@@57F100 yeah, she was really dirty

[@onittg4]

I watch Alot of your videos over and over because I want to become a mechanic or a vehicle technician. I love working on cars and learning about how they work and problem-solving.

[@kixalano2883]

Imagine getting a heart reaction from ChrisFix. 💪

[@chrisfix]

You don't have to imagine anymore :p

[@kixalano2883]

@@chrisfix Woah! Im speechless. I've been watching all of your videos eversince the driftstang series. Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge interms of cars. Love from Philippines. ❤❤❤

[@napjutare3662]

@@kixalano2883 sana oll magaling mag english

[@sleepy2945]

Chris has taught me more than my dad has ever taught me. Maybe because he left for milk 18 years ago. :/

[@Mr.DontKnow]

That milk must of been in another dimension! Damn

[@flagmichael]

It will be expired when he gets back.

[@dougtempleton6106]

As usual Cris, a well thought out video. Your videos are informative and you don't include stuff that doesn't pertain to the video. There's nothing worse then trying to research something and end up watching someone tell you everything except the information your looking for or to watch them remove 10 bolts, for example. Keep up the good work! Thanks

[@65Bogie]

Hi Chris, my car battery was doing exactly what you said about one dead cell. I replaced my battery and everything is fine now. Thank you so much.

[@dierke9]

The moment you are just refreshing youtube to watch the new chrisfix ASAP

[@henpuffs]

Ong

[@Hector_quinteros]

ikr lol

[@HAA0603]

Yup

[@oladelejacob5132]

For real

[@germanlebedev4721]

Facts

[@deexcaliburyt]

Free education on KZbin 👍

[@DennisMartinezCalifornia]

Exactly. Chris Fix should do a Nationwide community college class 👍🏾 with real credit

[@szymonchlebicki4606]

Im a simple man I see new chrisfix video, i hype for an hour, and i click.

[@jkh8350]

Same

[@szymonchlebicki4606]

@ChrïsFïx you okay there bud? This seems a lil sus ngl

[@Feemy]

This guy is very thorough and explains things very simply. Subbed!

[@vman258]

Anytime chris posts I drop everything

[@rashashuhaibar1458]

me too hehe

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

Fo'real

[@errorsk2188]

Except the 10 milimeter. That is a holy item. XD

[@seicento__lover__pl636]

@@errorsk2188 haha

[@owenb6402]

My dad’s 1965 VW Bug has its battery in the cabin underneath the rear bench seat! Awesome video as usual Chris!

[@adu146]

Imagine his neighbors are just walking by and witness this guy with nice stuff, talking to himself as he works on his cars.

[@shah.n2099]

Imagine his whole neighborhood thinks he’s crazy and just talks to himself lol like the movie sandlot his house is seen as the one that kids can’t go close to 😭

[@Seb-Storm]

@Commander Shepherds Dong was gonna comment something similar lol

[@enemyflyingtonk2721]

No what he does is do a voice overr

[@Seb-Storm]

@@enemyflyingtonk2721 I always thought the same but listen to this video when talking over the engine running he sounds like he is talking louder. Maybe has a mic in his helmet which prevents wind noise

[@Straycatstrat10]

I'm sure his neighbors know he does KZbin videos and are quite used to it.

[@CoreyFoulemCarGuy]

Today I just replaced the battery on my 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. I used my battery tester to test my other battery and it says 106 CCA Replace. So I went to my local auto parts store and bought a brand new battery, i installed a brand new battery and now my car finally starts right up a lot faster!

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! It was definitely due for a replacement

[@ishhanian]

Love the perfectionism in your videos, both in terms of content but also with editing. I've watched this channel from the very beginning, don't own a car, but I've probably watched half the videos - I really want to buy a car to just work on it at this point :D