Car Fix DIY Videos

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This video goes over how to install a battery on a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.7 hemi. This is the same basic truck since 2009 with only minor changes from year to year. Each vehicle has a manufactured recommendation on the cold cranking amps (CCA) required to start the vehicle on a cold day. If your vehicle comes with a 750 cranking amp battery, you can use a battery that has higher cranking amps if it fits into your vehicle. More power is always better! In colder climates, a battery can last five years or longer, but in hotter climates a car battery typically lasts only three years. Fully charged batteries should read 12.6 volts or above. If the car is running, the number should be between 13.7 and 14.7 for a properly functioning battery. Some signs that your battery is starting to fail are slow or no cranking, dim lights, unusual electrical issues, and of course a warning light on the cars dashboard symbolizing a battery.

Tools needed :

Craftsman ¼ Socket Set — — https://amzn.to/3FIkdCz
Screwdriver — — https://amzn.to/3CI0HnW
Battery Protector — — https://amzn.to/3oVu2pY

Parts:

Battery — — https://amzn.to/3HJZAbc

These are the tools we used or something that’s similar. There are many manufacturers and various prices. It’s a good idea to buy the better tool with the best warranty and easiest exchange in case of tool failure.

Disclaimer:

The Auto Teacher assumes no liability for property damage or injury that happens as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Any information learned from this video is to be used at your own risk. The Auto Teacher recommends safety first! Protective gloves, safety glasses and jack stands are highly recommended. These tutorials are made strictly to help people with their car projects and are given to provide factual information we’ve learned over the past 40 years working on cars. We do not guarantee any particular result or any particular warranty. Any injury, loss or damage contained by the viewer while attempting to follow the video’s instructions is solely the viewer’s fault and not The Auto Teacher.