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on 11/22/2005 Removing the battery on some cars will cause the radio settings to be lost or the radio not to work if it has an anti-theft device. To avoid this problem, you can buy a device that plugs a 9-V battery into the cigarette lighter.
on 11/22/2005 If you own a GM vehicle, make sure you don't overtighten the bolts that go into the side terminals. You can cause the lead terminal to break off, and you will need to buy another battery because it can't be fixed and it isn't covered by the warranty.
on 11/22/2005 I recommend buying the largest and freshest battery that meets the minimum CCA requirements and that will physically fit to obtain more Reserve Capacity. The free replacement period is usually a better indicator of quality than total warranty.
on 11/22/2005 When replacing a car battery, always wear safety glasses or goggles! Also use a battery terminal protection spray to fight corrosion and extend battery life.
on 11/22/2005 Some anti-theft devices will effectively disconnect the battery. This may notbe reset upon installation of the battery, and the battery will appear to be dead when nothing is wrong.
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