Thank you for making this! I’ve been freaking out because I can’t move my car to somewhere that would install the battery for me, but after the video I feel like it’s something I can do.
Feels like I'm back in HVAC class. I've never had a car before this and wasn't sure which bolt was to relieve the harness. Thank you for this video as with mentioning and showing the right tools for the job for others who've never messed with electronics like a car battery.
Great and to the point, thanks. I bought an H6 size battery instead of H5, it fit just fine after cutting the end off the felt insulating wraparound. 2017 Forte LX.
Thank you so much. This was very helpful because you don’t know how to do something until you actually do it ya know. You explained everything really well! You the man!
Most, if not all, 2018 Kia Fortes use AGM batteries, not the standard flooded type. Although both will work, the cars are designed to work with AGMs, which have slightly different power requirements from the standard flooded type.
Hey man, cool video, you're appreciated. The last few nights this week my car won't start when I get up in the morning, even though it had been running perfectly fine up until a few nights ago. I have a NOCO genius boost+ gb40, battery jump starter, which usually works at times, or rare times if this happens. But the other night my NOCO jump starter ended up getting drained, and I had to close the hood and go charge the jump starter again. Then the second time I tried it 3 hours later, after two or three tries are starting the car I got it started. Not too long ago we had gotten a new alternator and a new battery literally within this year or towards the spring and summer of 2021. I'm going out to get some tools so that I can disconnect the battery to clean the posts and terminals, I'm not sure if that's what it needs, but I'm going to do it just to be safe, and to hopefully help situation. I don't know what is draining the power from my battery the last few nights, where I'm always double checking and making sure nothing's being left on. My OBD Bluetooth reader said that my electronic power steering had some kind of an issue? Which I learned something new about my car, where I never realized it was a button where you could switch different modes of electronic power steering from normal, comfort mode and sport mode. I tried switching it to comfort mode, to see if maybe there was a problem with one of the modes that might have got bumped or caused this issue, honestly, I'm not very sure? But I am trying to find out the best way to go about cleaning and trying to salvage my AGM battery, so that I can hopefully remedy the problem, where my alternator shouldn't be bad, where it's a new alternator. There's any advice you can give me, it would be appreciated, as I'm trying to learn how to do mechanics and I'm kind of interested in learning it anyways, thanks man 👍🙏😎🚗
You have to do a test to see what draining the battery when the car is off try connect a test light or voltmeter between the the negative battery pole and the negative terminal and pull the fuse to see which one let the test light or voltmeter go dime or low try you tube battery drain test on cars and you will get a better understanding of what am talking about
Thank you for a great video. I am 61 with few tools and a bad back. I do not own an extension. Is there any way I can just pull the battery out? I can buy an extension later. Thank you for your help.
I got a question, does your kia 2018 have a ECO light that stays on and there is no button to turn it off? I have that problem with mine, I was just wondering?
@@Ernie-Fk8 Thanks asshole. I have an extension but it SEEMS.. from an engineering/logic standpoint that you shouldn't NEED a special tool or extension for something as basic as replacing a battery. But then again asking you to understand logic would be like asking a dog to understand algebra. They just aren't gonna get it.
What the heck??? 2018 kia and you gonna need to replace the battery already?? I have my 2010 kia forte and until now im still using the same battery ever since i bought my car.
The manufacturer doing everything they can to prevent customers from changing their own battery. I've never seen a battery held in place like that. most people aren't purchasing deep well sockets.
Henry, if you have info to share, that would be lovely. I have never heard of having the key fobs reset because you had to change the battery. I've been in the auto/truck business for decades. He did a right good job of explaining.
You're one of those few people who tell you which size key tool you need, good job. Clear video, thank you.
Thank you for making this! I’ve been freaking out because I can’t move my car to somewhere that would install the battery for me, but after the video I feel like it’s something I can do.
Amazing video! Allowed me to change my own battery while pregnant! Thanks for this!
Feels like I'm back in HVAC class. I've never had a car before this and wasn't sure which bolt was to relieve the harness. Thank you for this video as with mentioning and showing the right tools for the job for others who've never messed with electronics like a car battery.
Descriptive, simple & straightforward. Perfect!! Thanks man 👍🏻
You just saved my back after trying to change my battery for the first time. I had no idea there was a plate holding it down like at 2:16 Thank you.
Professionally done! Thank you!
Great and to the point, thanks. I bought an H6 size battery instead of H5, it fit just fine after cutting the end off the felt insulating wraparound. 2017 Forte LX.
Clear, concise, and helpful. Thank you!
The best and easy demonstration. Thank you
Thank you so much. This was very helpful because you don’t know how to do something until you actually do it ya know. You explained everything really well! You the man!
Great video. Thank you. I'm going to be having Advanced Auto parts replace it, but this way I know if they are doing it correctly.
I’ve learned a lot from u my guy💪🏾🖤🔌
Perfect, just what I needed. I vote for you to be president.
Most, if not all, 2018 Kia Fortes use AGM batteries, not the standard flooded type. Although both will work, the cars are designed to work with AGMs, which have slightly different power requirements from the standard flooded type.
Thank you man! I just changed mine!
All the information I needed. Thank you.
Thank you for detailed guidance ! All these small tips helped me to avoid mistakes haha :)
Hey man, cool video, you're appreciated. The last few nights this week my car won't start when I get up in the morning, even though it had been running perfectly fine up until a few nights ago. I have a NOCO genius boost+ gb40, battery jump starter, which usually works at times, or rare times if this happens. But the other night my NOCO jump starter ended up getting drained, and I had to close the hood and go charge the jump starter again. Then the second time I tried it 3 hours later, after two or three tries are starting the car I got it started. Not too long ago we had gotten a new alternator and a new battery literally within this year or towards the spring and summer of 2021. I'm going out to get some tools so that I can disconnect the battery to clean the posts and terminals, I'm not sure if that's what it needs, but I'm going to do it just to be safe, and to hopefully help situation.
I don't know what is draining the power from my battery the last few nights, where I'm always double checking and making sure nothing's being left on. My OBD Bluetooth reader said that my electronic power steering had some kind of an issue? Which I learned something new about my car, where I never realized it was a button where you could switch different modes of electronic power steering from normal, comfort mode and sport mode. I tried switching it to comfort mode, to see if maybe there was a problem with one of the modes that might have got bumped or caused this issue, honestly, I'm not very sure? But I am trying to find out the best way to go about cleaning and trying to salvage my AGM battery, so that I can hopefully remedy the problem, where my alternator shouldn't be bad, where it's a new alternator. There's any advice you can give me, it would be appreciated, as I'm trying to learn how to do mechanics and I'm kind of interested in learning it anyways, thanks man 👍🙏😎🚗
You have to do a test to see what draining the battery when the car is off try connect a test light or voltmeter between the the negative battery pole and the negative terminal and pull the fuse to see which one let the test light or voltmeter go dime or low try you tube battery drain test on cars and you will get a better understanding of what am talking about
Can a 12mm wrench work for the screws at bottom if air filter is removed?
Good job young gun .great video
Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!
Do you need any software update or anything with these? Or is it just a straight swap
Thanks brother! your video helped me out today!
thank you! It was useful. I am just wondering why after only 3 and a half years, i have to change a battery?
Hey brother thanks for this video. My battery is dead. Thanks man.
You could have removed the top of the air filter housing
to access the battery hold-down bolt that much easier.
Great job. Excellent camera.
Thanks for telling me tool size.
Thank you for a great video. I am 61 with few tools and a bad back. I do not own an extension. Is there any way I can just pull the battery out? I can buy an extension later. Thank you for your help.
Unless you want to remove the air filter box and see if you can catch that bolt there
@@DULLAHGOSOHARD Thank you, lots of work sounds like.
No, because it holds the battery securely in place.
I got a question, does your kia 2018 have a ECO light that stays on and there is no button to turn it off? I have that problem with mine, I was just wondering?
good stuff
Ya mon, thank you!! 🙏🏼
Great job......
Why the hell would they make that bottom one so damn difficult to reach
Special tools like extensions exist dummy
@@Ernie-Fk8 Thanks asshole. I have an extension but it SEEMS.. from an engineering/logic standpoint that you shouldn't NEED a special tool or extension for something as basic as replacing a battery. But then again asking you to understand logic would be like asking a dog to understand algebra. They just aren't gonna get it.
@@michaelparrish6093 agreed. My Nissan is attached at the top and is just fine. I’m changing my forte battery today and that bolt is just tedious lol
Thank you
Thanks for the video.
Do the car need to be start first?
Can you please tell me what the name of the box is over and part of the positive terminal? Thanks in advance!
Positive battery terminal, main fuse box or battery fuse box
@@DULLAHGOSOHARD I found it! Thank you for responding so quickly!
Where can I find that exact ratchet and socket?
Did u need a memory saver before u change the battery
No
What the heck??? 2018 kia and you gonna need to replace the battery already?? I have my 2010 kia forte and until now im still using the same battery ever since i bought my car.
I removed the filter box to put back in the bottom clamp
Yeah, they build cars like this to make people bring their cars into the dealership to overcharge for the battery and labor.
I didnt see you out the battery holder back on..
The manufacturer doing everything they can to prevent customers from changing their own battery. I've never seen a battery held in place like that. most people aren't purchasing deep well sockets.
Thanks dude
Change time on or off engine ser
It doesn't matter as long as the radio on you can set the time
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Do you lose code to radio?
No I don't even think i ever seen a radio ask for code for kia vehicles
Great...but after take off terminals to clean they dont go on tight with these weird connectors....Thanks for fast response...
And now dash panel kinds flickering
It will flicker because of low voltage try to tighten it good
Its got 12.81 volts consistently...across posts...terminal connections..positive to all 4 grounds and to the motor
YOU DONT SAY IF YOU NEED TO RESET OR NOT KEY FOBES .REAL PROFESSIONAL
Henry, if you have info to share, that would be lovely. I have never heard of having the key fobs reset because you had to change the battery. I've been in the auto/truck business for decades. He did a right good job of explaining.
The one on the bottom is some BS