Your car’s battery is responsible for starting the car, keeping it running, and powering the electrical components. However, there may be times when you need to remove it, to check for damage or when it will no longer charge. This isn’t a hard task to do at home in Dallas, but you need to approach this task with care to avoid getting hurt. Learn how to remove a car battery safely with the experts at Hiley Mazda of Hurst - DFW.
Batteries contain enough electrical voltage to deliver a shock that could be deadly, so be sure to protect yourself with insulated work gloves. It’s also important to wear safety goggles so your eyes are protected from corrosive agents. Before you begin, turn your car off — running vehicles can produce sparks which could cause flammable agents to ignite.
Additional ways to prepare:
If you’re dealing with a fused terminal, a special battery cable removal tool can loosen it. This tool can be found in our Hiley Mazda of Hurst - DFW parts department for your convenience!
Once your preparations are complete, follow these steps to safely remove your battery:
If you’re testing or removing your car battery, it may be good to know how many volts it contains. A fully charged car battery should usually measure at 12.6 volts or higher. When the engine is running, the voltage should increase to 13.7 to 14.7 volts.
It’s important to test your battery and electrical system around twice a year when you bring in your car for its routine service, but you may also want to test it at home. To do so, follow the steps below:
Don’t hesitate to ask our service experts to check your battery the next time you bring in your car for its routine service near Fort Worth!
Making sure your battery is in good shape will help you avoid failed starts and breakdowns around Hurst. Contact our service team for additional advice on how to remove a car battery — you can also schedule auto service with us if you’d prefer to leave this to our in-house experts. Be sure to check out our service specials to get some great savings!
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