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

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  • čas přidán 5. 05. 2021
  • 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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  • @corbinhammond1371
    @corbinhammond1371 Před 3 lety +2319

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

  • @nicholasbaldwin1674
    @nicholasbaldwin1674 Před 3 lety +585

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

    • @greatwhitenorthlife2327
      @greatwhitenorthlife2327 Před 3 lety +33

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

    • @mikeyog4309
      @mikeyog4309 Před 3 lety +8

      @@uncrustable9923 what.. what does that mean

    • @sanaaaboulhosn
      @sanaaaboulhosn Před 3 lety +4

      Is that a joke?

    • @the_french_one5008
      @the_french_one5008 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @malcruzg
      @malcruzg Před 3 lety

      This!

  • @craigthompson8275
    @craigthompson8275 Před rokem +102

    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
      @sudhirtirkey3234 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

    • @junebennett1184uu
      @junebennett1184uu Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @SPER1
    @SPER1 Před 2 lety +113

    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.

  • @ProjectFarm
    @ProjectFarm Před 3 lety +3756

    Great job!!

  • @boppo2780
    @boppo2780 Před 3 lety +540

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

  • @TheRockasaki
    @TheRockasaki Před rokem +364

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

    • @AggressiveNewt
      @AggressiveNewt Před rokem +4

      Savior

    • @zenchi8036
      @zenchi8036 Před rokem +2

      Amen

    • @gburyhockey9
      @gburyhockey9 Před rokem +4

      @21:30 ish - changing the car battery

    • @andreas.2
      @andreas.2 Před 4 měsíci

      Excellent 😄

    • @Neonb88
      @Neonb88 Před 3 měsíci

      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

  • @brandonhooker4498
    @brandonhooker4498 Před rokem +36

    I would like to add a few things to this:
    •Flat vs dead. A flat battery is a good battery that has been partially discharged, but can still be charged and will hold its charge. A dead battery will not hold a charge at all.
    •AGM batteries have a faster charge & discharge rate with a higher depth of discharge rating than flooded. They also have different internal designs (through the wall vs over the wall; thin plate vs spiral cell; recycled lead vs pure virgin lead) that affect performance.
    •Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB) are an updated flooded design better suited for basic stop/start wear & tear without the additional cost of using an AGM battery (still more expensive than a basic FLA battery).
    •AGM batteries typically charge at 14.1-14.8V with most vehicles being able to handle at least 15V for a short time during a cold start. Their float charge is about 13.5-13.8V (some batteries disclose this info more specifically).
    •If the vehicle has a battery management system (part of a smart charging system) then that system needs to be reset as soon as possible after replacing a battery as it monitors the age as well as other variables (temperature, state of charge, current flow) for better charging habits to increase fuel efficiency and battery lifespan.
    •Stop/start systems are usually equipped with an AGM, but sometimes with an EFB. If a flooded battery is changed to an AGM (or vice versa) in a vehicle with a smart charging system then the system needs to have the battery type changed as well or the battery could be charged improperly resulting in a shortened battery life.

    • @Neonb88
      @Neonb88 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Wow very informative, thanks

    • @kyuma401
      @kyuma401 Před měsícem

      So that's the difference between a flat battery and a dead one. I was wracking my head trying to see if I could diagnose my car not being able to start even after driving for a long period of time and turns out my battery won't hold a charge! Awesome comment on an awesome video, kudos!

  • @MrNismo1987
    @MrNismo1987 Před 3 lety +113

    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
      @ArabianRider Před 3 lety +11

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

    • @Videotubelord
      @Videotubelord Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @ehrenei7798
      @ehrenei7798 Před 3 lety +2

      Der erste deutsche

    • @TheVergil7
      @TheVergil7 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @ehrenei7798
      @ehrenei7798 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TheVergil7 achso ok

  • @Cazwhin
    @Cazwhin Před 3 lety +102

    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
      @Nn__-jg4tw Před 3 lety +25

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

    • @ampm69
      @ampm69 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +89

      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
      @ampm69 Před 3 lety +13

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

    • @bragadeeshbalakrishnan
      @bragadeeshbalakrishnan Před 3 lety +9

      @@chrisfix That's god level

  • @shelterrockisland
    @shelterrockisland Před rokem +111

    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
      @aleyahmalone5012 Před rokem +1

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

    • @jamescosgrave9155
      @jamescosgrave9155 Před 11 měsíci +2

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

    • @LC-go1uh
      @LC-go1uh Před 7 měsíci +2

      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.

  • @michaelm5610
    @michaelm5610 Před rokem +8

    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

  • @philipprohn2707
    @philipprohn2707 Před 3 lety +81

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

    • @Kamal_AL-Hinai
      @Kamal_AL-Hinai Před 3 lety

      He literally says that in every video of his ;P

    • @misty1258
      @misty1258 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks Před 3 lety +419

    really appreciate how much work you put into your videos

  • @darrengarlock2471
    @darrengarlock2471 Před 10 měsíci +9

    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.

  • @justinwood8006
    @justinwood8006 Před rokem +3

    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!

  • @RichRacing51
    @RichRacing51 Před 3 lety +246

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

  • @Naeromusic
    @Naeromusic Před 3 lety +242

    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
      @luckymillionaires3167 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @ashz7891
      @ashz7891 Před 3 lety

      @naeromusic your not wrong

    • @randyu01
      @randyu01 Před 3 lety +7

      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.

  • @dhflannagan1
    @dhflannagan1 Před rokem +3

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

  • @jmtx.
    @jmtx. Před rokem +20

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

  • @jonathanfryman4678
    @jonathanfryman4678 Před 2 lety +467

    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
      @NewName0 Před 2 lety +38

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 2 lety +104

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

    • @That_one_carguy
      @That_one_carguy Před rokem +3

      WoW

    • @fritzsurpris9690
      @fritzsurpris9690 Před rokem +2

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

    • @SheepKid12
      @SheepKid12 Před rokem +4

      @@fritzsurpris9690 he’s got videos for that.

  • @smirov
    @smirov Před 3 lety +177

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

    • @smirov
      @smirov Před 3 lety +6

      I have never had so many likes on CZcams ☺️

    • @Austin_Dixon
      @Austin_Dixon Před 3 lety

      @@smirov You only got 52

    • @Austin_Dixon
      @Austin_Dixon Před 3 lety

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

    • @joshve87
      @joshve87 Před 3 lety +12

      @@Austin_Dixon just let someone be happy...

    • @firstlast1732
      @firstlast1732 Před 3 lety

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

  • @johnhammond6248
    @johnhammond6248 Před rokem +3

    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!

  • @wholeNwon
    @wholeNwon Před rokem +14

    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.

  • @A-Simple-Carguy
    @A-Simple-Carguy Před 3 lety +253

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

  • @hennessyrodriguez6497
    @hennessyrodriguez6497 Před 3 lety +372

    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
      @trololl27029 Před 2 lety +2

      Hes teaching himself to repair cars

    • @Retrodogo
      @Retrodogo Před 2 lety +3

      @@trololl27029 shhhhhhhhh good boy

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 2 lety +17

      Thanks a lot!

    • @yungboicontigo9278
      @yungboicontigo9278 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @abdullahhamadeh
      @abdullahhamadeh Před 2 lety +1

      @@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

  • @majtt0
    @majtt0 Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @mysteriousjz
    @mysteriousjz Před rokem +13

    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 CZcams ads in his videos without skipping to support him.

    • @Crocoroar
      @Crocoroar Před rokem

      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.

  • @the_jonathan_o
    @the_jonathan_o Před 3 lety +57

    I'm happy this man exists.

  • @trywarez
    @trywarez Před 3 lety +42

    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
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +32

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

    • @trywarez
      @trywarez Před 3 lety +6

      @@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
      @ahmedabdellatif6436 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @luckyguy600
    @luckyguy600 Před 5 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @AkashKumar-rl1jc
    @AkashKumar-rl1jc Před 3 lety +616

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

  • @THEJPR
    @THEJPR Před 3 lety +317

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +95

      I think there are better ways to test :o

    • @errorsk2188
      @errorsk2188 Před 3 lety +21

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

    • @hxmzix
      @hxmzix Před 3 lety +1

      @@errorsk2188 saammmeeee

    • @hxmzix
      @hxmzix Před 3 lety +1

      @@errorsk2188 i scare em the same way LOL

    • @Breadd__
      @Breadd__ Před 3 lety +2

      ummmmm
      w
      t
      f
      don't do that plz

  • @lisag18
    @lisag18 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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!

  • @John-js9je
    @John-js9je Před 4 měsíci

    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.

  • @williambailey4078
    @williambailey4078 Před 3 lety +29

    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!!!

  • @seicento__lover__pl636
    @seicento__lover__pl636 Před 3 lety +68

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

    • @pdrey100
      @pdrey100 Před 3 lety

      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!

  • @dominoez21
    @dominoez21 Před rokem +3

    Your videos are just amazing. I always learn a lot, and especially appreciate the little nuggets of knowledge. For example, the hold-down that protects the battery from flying in a collision, why some batteries are placed in the back of the car, why to disconnect the negative first, etc. You always explain WHY and I really appreciate that! The troubleshooting steps are thorough. Thanks so much!
    I have an AGM battery that is only 3.5 years old. Last winter it struggled to start. I jumped it, and it seemed to have no problems the rest of the year. Now this winter, all of a sudden it has stopped working. I replaced the battery but am wondering why it went bad. The voltage was 11.33V (engine off). Let me know if you can think of any reasons. The new battery only has 12.3V (engine off), which seems kind of low for a new battery. The new battery is an AGM Diehard Platinum size H6. Appreciate any insight. Thanks!!

  • @jatinderdevgun9093
    @jatinderdevgun9093 Před rokem +8

    Essential videos, expertly presented, many sincere thanks

  • @mussabtiwana1875
    @mussabtiwana1875 Před 3 lety +115

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

    • @sleepdeep305
      @sleepdeep305 Před 3 lety +2

      I haven’t heard that one, good job

  • @brapinator8500
    @brapinator8500 Před 3 lety +42

    HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY 🤟🏽

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +17

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

    • @ampm69
      @ampm69 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @DanPeay
    @DanPeay Před rokem +5

    Very informative! Great to see how a battery cell fails. Great to learn about how the trickle-draw can drain a battery so that it will not take a charge.

  • @micharris1761
    @micharris1761 Před rokem +1

    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
      @chrisfix  Před rokem

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

  • @slyfoxyandalifesaver
    @slyfoxyandalifesaver Před 3 lety +14

    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!

  • @lynx_lx
    @lynx_lx Před 3 lety +29

    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

  • @Feemy
    @Feemy Před rokem +3

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

  • @andrewgow8619
    @andrewgow8619 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks Chris.. you’re an awesome teacher. Really appreciate the great information.

  • @robertheller4583
    @robertheller4583 Před 3 lety +80

    Chris please show us more of the hummer

  • @KillerBYTE367
    @KillerBYTE367 Před 3 lety +77

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

  • @gregsantos9731
    @gregsantos9731 Před 3 měsíci +1

    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. 😊

  • @ILSRWY4
    @ILSRWY4 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Your videos never cease to amaze me.. you are clear, concise and most importantly VERY informative in a basic, easy to understand manor. Thanks for your videos!

  • @lakhansudra6092
    @lakhansudra6092 Před 3 lety +56

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

    • @morehn
      @morehn Před 3 lety +2

      He's the #1 diy car fix channel

    • @sureshkumarc.k6534
      @sureshkumarc.k6534 Před 3 lety

      Err he has almost 8 mil subs

    • @a-10warthog51
      @a-10warthog51 Před 3 lety

      He literally has 8 million subs

    • @lfox02
      @lfox02 Před 3 lety

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

  • @SynthosHD
    @SynthosHD Před 3 lety +13

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

  • @onittg4
    @onittg4 Před rokem

    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.

  • @mrvang8077
    @mrvang8077 Před rokem +1

    This is the most thorough guide ever. Keep up the great job.

  • @markzaikov456
    @markzaikov456 Před 3 lety +27

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

  • @philippesimard3936
    @philippesimard3936 Před 3 lety +163

    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
      @chrisfix  Před 2 lety +13

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

    • @grantog123
      @grantog123 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @pcbgrub5405
      @pcbgrub5405 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @pcbgrub5405
      @pcbgrub5405 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @65Bogie
    @65Bogie Před 3 měsíci

    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.

  • @MagolorMC1
    @MagolorMC1 Před 3 lety +38

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

  • @hxhky
    @hxhky Před 3 lety +20

    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
      @tkrdg7885 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @user-zh3jx1jw1n
    @user-zh3jx1jw1n Před 6 měsíci

    One of the best if not the best instructional videos I've ever watched on CZcams. Excellent job. Thanks for posting.

  • @goldenguy250
    @goldenguy250 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for making all these videos to help people. I used this one to mostly diagnose what my car's issue was, got a new battery, and was able to install it correctly thanks to your tips and instructions.

  • @dzenis758
    @dzenis758 Před 3 lety +233

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

    • @57F100
      @57F100 Před 3 lety +6

      Is Susan the Chrysler

    • @mjc0961
      @mjc0961 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @0072sy
      @0072sy Před 3 lety +3

      @@57F100 yeah, she was really dirty

  • @sleepy2945
    @sleepy2945 Před 3 lety +45

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

    • @Mr.DontKnow
      @Mr.DontKnow Před 3 lety

      That milk must of been in another dimension! Damn

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael Před 3 lety

      It will be expired when he gets back.

  • @mskiara18
    @mskiara18 Před 9 měsíci

    I love your videos and enjoy how much your guides have helped millions with their cars, thank you. I tried using a Cen-tech 12v battery/alternator tester recently for my mother's Dodge Caliber but could not get the device to come on. Her terminals were dirty so I will see if your steps to clean and check the battery can resolve the issue.

  • @manuelstarr3602
    @manuelstarr3602 Před rokem +2

    You're a great lad. Everything you do is well thought out and presented. Thanks Chris

  • @simarpritsingh890
    @simarpritsingh890 Před 3 lety +22

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

  • @dierke9
    @dierke9 Před 3 lety +101

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

  • @tradeherup
    @tradeherup Před rokem

    Your a great communicator, proves your knowledge, I'm a certified mechanic and your more knowledgeable than over half the mechanics I know that are licenced. Congrats

  • @uraniummore770
    @uraniummore770 Před 3 měsíci

    I ordered my very first car. It's a Kia Picanto 2020. I watched your videos before purchasing to see what to look out for and now I watch them to see how to tend for my car. Thanks. Also hello from Central Asia :P

  • @nicknagulo
    @nicknagulo Před 3 lety +47

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

    • @konradniewiadomski2233
      @konradniewiadomski2233 Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @SnusKongen Před 3 lety

      Soapy wooder

    • @_deltaa_
      @_deltaa_ Před 3 lety

      @@konradniewiadomski2233 piss off

  • @choot2851
    @choot2851 Před 3 lety +14

    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!

  • @roxannasanders7519
    @roxannasanders7519 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow MR. Chris, what a fountain of info you are. I'm so thankful that you "popped" up. I've subscribed. You "show & tell" everything in such a simple way that I, a feriously independent 60 year old women, can figure out just what needs doing on my 2009 Explorer. Thank you Sir, God Bless you and yours. Now if I have to take my Beast to the mechanic, I can be specific and knowledgeable about what needs to be done. No more screwing the old Lady 🤪, I've had enough of that.!!! I'm telling all the women I know about your site. Maybe I can start a trend. 😆

  • @Natasreficul6666
    @Natasreficul6666 Před 2 měsíci

    Chris, dude, I have watched so many of your videos, and I am impressed every single time.
    You do such an AWESOME job teaching us about vehicles. THANK YOU!!!

  • @wal
    @wal Před 3 lety +278

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

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku Před 3 lety

      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
      @magic6947 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @sanaaaboulhosn
      @sanaaaboulhosn Před 3 lety +2

      @@AxxLAfriku no one cares

    • @alliancehomes
      @alliancehomes Před 3 lety

      Ditto, excellent

    • @bowserjaunita4911
      @bowserjaunita4911 Před 2 lety

      @@AxxLAfriku pp0ppp

  • @louietapao
    @louietapao Před 3 lety +17

    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
      @dirtnapz996 Před 3 lety +1

      Everyone should have a car..

    • @nail_j8930
      @nail_j8930 Před 3 lety +2

      @@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
      @louietapao Před 3 lety +1

      @@dirtnapz996 I can only imagine the traffic 😅

  • @ronschwartz1466
    @ronschwartz1466 Před rokem +1

    Chris - Great video, great communicator, presentation was well organized and thorough demonstrating high credence.

  • @Wheelchairjoe1
    @Wheelchairjoe1 Před 2 lety +1

    Those memories were the best 🥺 Chris is so helpful

  • @aidenmorse4226
    @aidenmorse4226 Před 3 lety +18

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +1

      Yesss

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 Před 3 lety

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

  • @haroldpqz3820
    @haroldpqz3820 Před 3 lety +43

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

  • @miriammiriamxoxo
    @miriammiriamxoxo Před 8 měsíci +2

    So awesome, I learned so much!! Thank you!

  • @williamspiller5032
    @williamspiller5032 Před 4 měsíci

    BEST VIDEO I’VE EVER SEEN REGARDING BATTERIES. THANKS!

  • @mallyallygramps
    @mallyallygramps Před 3 lety +22

    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
      @Scotty-vs4lf Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @mallyallygramps
      @mallyallygramps Před 3 lety +1

      @@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
      @Scotty-vs4lf Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @mallyallygramps
      @mallyallygramps Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @Scotty-vs4lf
      @Scotty-vs4lf Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @AlbertDM
    @AlbertDM Před 2 lety +6

    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!

  • @emilykrafve7135
    @emilykrafve7135 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much, im 16 soon to be 17 and this is good stuff to know, my dad hasn't been able to teach me all this stuff because he isn't doing the best and your vids have helped me to helo my family. thank you so much.

  • @sowmissions
    @sowmissions Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you. Our battery is outputting very low power. This very thorough guide will allow me to do a very thorough tests of the battery and if necessary a replacement.

  • @brandonsmith5357
    @brandonsmith5357 Před 3 lety +42

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +17

      Must be default settings :p

    • @pbsadmin7825
      @pbsadmin7825 Před 3 lety

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

  • @rodrigomelopro
    @rodrigomelopro Před 3 lety +14

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

    • @Xanthopteryx
      @Xanthopteryx Před 3 lety +1

      You can also use a modern digital charger for that.

  • @jakinthebox7309
    @jakinthebox7309 Před měsícem

    I found the info in this video to be super easy to follow, the content very informative and overall quality very well done. Definitely one of the very best videos I've seen up to this point. Great job!

  • @willkoeppel
    @willkoeppel Před 19 dny

    Excellent Video! Very detailed… that’s what’s missing from many videos. It’s the small things that are missed that do not allow you to diagnose the Genesis of the problem. Well done.

  • @deexcaliburyt
    @deexcaliburyt Před 3 lety +26

    Free education on CZcams 👍

    • @DennisMartinezCalifornia
      @DennisMartinezCalifornia Před 3 lety

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

  • @MixupTheWorld
    @MixupTheWorld Před 3 lety +82

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

  • @dyllianseruya454
    @dyllianseruya454 Před 2 lety

    I used this video to replace the battery in my buddy's 2002 Civic Coupe that's been sitting for 2 years. thanks Chris!

  • @rolandobacugan7196
    @rolandobacugan7196 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
    More power to you and hoping for more informative videos like this.

  • @powerstrokediesel99
    @powerstrokediesel99 Před 2 lety +11

    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!

  • @cookingpremiumjapan6839
    @cookingpremiumjapan6839 Před 3 lety +146

    I learned again. Thanks

  • @thefamoffun9000
    @thefamoffun9000 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great video! Very informative.

  • @stevebrophy1828
    @stevebrophy1828 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent video. The information covered was conveyed in a clear and concise manner and kept my attention the whole way. You answered any and all questions I might have had on the subject. Usually have to watch three or four videos to cover what you did in one. Nice job!

  • @kixalano2883
    @kixalano2883 Před 3 lety +15

    Imagine getting a heart reaction from ChrisFix. 💪

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +9

      You don't have to imagine anymore :p

    • @kixalano2883
      @kixalano2883 Před 3 lety +4

      @@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
      @napjutare3662 Před 3 lety

      @@kixalano2883 sana oll magaling mag english

  • @nurseratchet2634
    @nurseratchet2634 Před 2 lety +27

    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.