How To Install A Car Battery. Everything You Need To Know!

This video shows how to replace a car or truck battery in any vehicle. The demonstration vehicle is a 2008 Ford Focus. The battery is a 12V Standard lead acid battery. The video also shows how to test a batteries voltage and add distilled water to the battery cells. It discusses what to look for when purchasing a new battery and how to clean corrosion off of battery terminals. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Testing Battery Voltage 2:33 - Explaining Corrosion Buildup 3:33 - Disconnecting Battery Terminals 4:43 - Removing Battery Tie Down 7:47 - Checking Battery Fluid Levels 9:55 - Important Things To Consider When Shopping For A New Battery 10:41 - Adding Distilled Water To Lead Acid Battery 13:57 - Cleaning Battery Terminal And Clamp Corrosion 21:29 - Installing New Car Battery