If Car CLICKS and WONT START Do This!! #deadBattery #changeBattery #carWontStart

[ZeldaNumber]

My battery is dated 2016. I’ve been scared for years. But it’s never had an issue. And the car will sit for a couple weeks sometimes. It’s just a basic duralast from autohoe. Sometimes you get a 10 year battery and sometimes you’ll get one that’ll only last a year.

[mattshepherd]

Amperage is the most crucial part for cranking with a battery. You can have 12v and a dead cell voltage will be there but optimum amperage will not be.

[ProleDaddy]

Every motorcraft battery I've ever had has lasted me a solid 10 years, even up here in the frozen North.

[Harpo.jr]

My 2003 Grand Marquis was bought new by my late Father in law . In 2008 he had a Sears Diehard Platinum put in. It had a 10 yr warranty. I got the car in 2013, I put a new battery in last June, 14 years it lasted. They were made with the plates inside, it was the heaviest battery I ever lifted.

[mr.c]

My battery died last year in 2022 and I read the date and it was dated for 2011. Got a long life out of it.

[autolvr]

Batteries can easily last 6-7 years if you ensure to do the following:

First and foremost, make sure the battery in the vehicle matches the CA and CCA for that application.

Preliminary Checks to do:

When I buy a new battery, before I put it into service, I verify myself by checking the voltage reading at the posts, prior to installing. Just because you buy a new battery from a store, doesn't mean its 100% charged, this is common misconception.

Maintenance Checks to do:

Inspect and maintain all of the cables in the starting/charging circuit, including ground points to the engine block and frame, ensure everything is tight and snug.

Keep the battery terminals clean and free of the acidic residue that develops (especially on top post/terminal applications).

Buy a battery terminal cleaning kit, apply the cleaner, thoroughly scrub all connection points at the terminals, follow up with the corresponding primer (which is alkaline based).

Put a trickle charger to the vehicle and let it float charge overnight, do this throughout the year. Especially perform this during winter months.

If your battery did fully discharge from an interior light being left on, get the vehicle jump started, but afterwards, put a trickle charger to the vehicle.

If your vehicle has sat parked and not driven for than one month, start it up and let it idle for 15-20 minutes or put a trickle charger to it.

If you live in really cold climates, where the temperatures can drop well below freezing, purchase and install a battery wrap/blanket to help with internal thermal issues.

If you have a serviceable lead acid (SLA) battery (which most are) remove the caps and inspect the water level in each port opening.

Don't leave your ignition or accessories on for an extended period of time.

If you are running aftermarket offroad lights or have a bitchin" stereo system, make your battery can handle the added electrical draw, or upgrade to an AGM or Lithium battery robust enough to meet your needs. An original factory type battery may not be able to handle it.

I do this to all of my vehicles, and I can get around 7 years until it becomes time for replacement. And my driving patterns are a mixed of urban stop and go traffic along with towing loads on the highway.


While all of this may seem common sense to the average gear head and automotive enthusiast, it may not for some people who may not be thoroughly mechanically inclined.

[Whatsupeiththestupidhandlebs]

WOW! I never thought a car would start after putting a new battery in. AMAZING!

[Donniec]

Changing your battery isn’t always your problem however it is a common problem. Amperage is what turns everything. Damage to your wiring in your starting system can be bypassed with enough amperage. a new battery has plenty of amperage. Remember a simple multimeter isn’t enough information to determine your battery is good or bad. Always check for voltage drop and resistance before determining the cause of your problem. And always properly diagnosis your batteries before simply replacing them. A few minutes can save you hundreds of dollars and headache down the road.

[martintodd]

IF you drive your car about a half hour at least 3 time's a week and you keep the battery clean, it will last way longer than 6 year's.

[jaycalibre]

God I love this channel, truly one of the YouTube mechanics who means it when they say we're learning this procedure together, I resonate with so much on this channel

[jimmyhorton]

Carry a bag in your vehicle with jumper cables or a jump pack, a tow strap, some basic hand tools like a crescent wrench, pliers, screw drivers etc., some electrical tape, zip ties, rags, WD40, and a small air pump and tire gauge. That will get you out of about 90% of the situations you will encounter. Triple A will get you out of the rest.

[MrThejapans]

Mine is almost 7 years old. I just keep the connections clean. So i don't have any issues

[christopherrodriguez]

Nice people helping nice people.. God Bless you Alll !!!

[tombentley]

Bed liner spray on the battery tray works really good.

[ieshataylor]

Lord god I pray to you and ask you to please let this be my car problem and nothing else 😔😫😫😢😢😢😢 in JESUS NAME AMEN!!!! I’m tired

[pfoxhound]

Batteries can last more. It's just that you have a low quality one. I had azera 2006 and battery was changed only in 2019 December100kmiles, because I was lazy to diagnose alternator problem. Battery was original. I have Mercedes e320 CDI 2006, till now, battery is original (front and back)190kmiles. Prius 2008 220kmiles battery is original.
If you don't leave battery discharged and vibrate or smack it - it should be fine, unless it's low quality. Any shaking to any battery when it's discharged - will destroy the battery.

[electech]

So you’re saying that if you’re battery is old and dead to replace it? Absolutely genius. Thank you for teaching us your ways.

[chubbysumo]

I live in the cold north, I have had batteries last 10 years.

[SuperVincetti]

I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado it was doing the same thing nobody could figure it out all it was was a loose ground from the positive cable that goes to the motor it was loose tightened it up that fix the problem very simple

[jacobwcrosby]

What does the warranty have to do with how long a battery lasts? I have had many cars with batteries that never needed replacing. If you take care of your battery it will last much longer than 3 years.

Kind of irked me when he said "Oh my, it's 6 years old, the warranty is only 3 years! It needs to be replaced."

Its like oil, if you beat on your vehicle, or work it hard, replace your oil sooner, if you treat your vehicle well, and don't Rev the hell out of it, doing burnouts and attempting wheelies, your oil will last longer.

It's basic geology...