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

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  • 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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    Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
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  • @corbinhammond1371
    @corbinhammond1371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2306

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

    • @erexsean2210
      @erexsean2210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Still have nightmares

    • @kg_1720
      @kg_1720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      😂😂😂

    • @hitardo
      @hitardo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Now THAT would be quality content for those with anxious dads 😁

    • @maskedredstonerproz
      @maskedredstonerproz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      DUDE YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I NEED THAT VID

    • @5thgearfreak297
      @5thgearfreak297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Impossible

  • @nicholasbaldwin1674
    @nicholasbaldwin1674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +580

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

    • @greatwhitenorthlife2327
      @greatwhitenorthlife2327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

    • @mikeyog4309
      @mikeyog4309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@uncrustable9923 what.. what does that mean

    • @sanaaaboulhosn
      @sanaaaboulhosn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is that a joke?

    • @the_french_one5008
      @the_french_one5008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @malcruzg
      @malcruzg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This!

  • @craigthompson8275
    @craigthompson8275 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @SPER1
    @SPER1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    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.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Thank you!

    • @jhonatanalvarez05
      @jhonatanalvarez05 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I notice that kind of stuff as well.

  • @boppo2780
    @boppo2780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +539

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

    • @bishop7534
      @bishop7534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You noticed that too..😂😁

    • @heaven_x
      @heaven_x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I wish I had the time to do that haha

    • @zigzag7194
      @zigzag7194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chrisfix granted.. and your next wish🤣🤣

    • @ernieanderson6674
      @ernieanderson6674 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok loo ok

  • @Naeromusic
    @Naeromusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @ashz7891
      @ashz7891 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @naeromusic your not wrong

    • @randyu01
      @randyu01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @shelterrockisland
    @shelterrockisland ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @jamescosgrave9155
      @jamescosgrave9155 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @LC-go1uh
      @LC-go1uh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @TheRockasaki
    @TheRockasaki ปีที่แล้ว +363

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

    • @AggressiveNewt
      @AggressiveNewt ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Savior

    • @zenchi8036
      @zenchi8036 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen

    • @gburyhockey9
      @gburyhockey9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @21:30 ish - changing the car battery

    • @andreas.2
      @andreas.2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent 😄

    • @Neonb88
      @Neonb88 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @smirov
    @smirov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

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

    • @smirov
      @smirov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have never had so many likes on TH-cam ☺️

    • @Austin_Dixon
      @Austin_Dixon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@smirov You only got 52

    • @Austin_Dixon
      @Austin_Dixon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @joshve87
      @joshve87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Austin_Dixon just let someone be happy...

    • @firstlast1732
      @firstlast1732 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @hennessyrodriguez6497
    @hennessyrodriguez6497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hes teaching himself to repair cars

    • @Retrodogo
      @Retrodogo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@trololl27029 shhhhhhhhh good boy

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Thanks a lot!

    • @yungboicontigo9278
      @yungboicontigo9278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @abdullahhamadeh
      @abdullahhamadeh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @darrengarlock2471
    @darrengarlock2471 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @dhflannagan1
    @dhflannagan1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Cazwhin
    @Cazwhin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @ampm69
      @ampm69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @bragadeeshbalakrishnan
      @bragadeeshbalakrishnan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@chrisfix That's god level

  • @philipprohn2707
    @philipprohn2707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

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

    • @Kamal_AL-Hinai
      @Kamal_AL-Hinai 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He literally says that in every video of his ;P

    • @misty1258
      @misty1258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @justinwood8006
    @justinwood8006 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @michaelm5610
    @michaelm5610 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @MrNismo1987
    @MrNismo1987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @Videotubelord
      @Videotubelord 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ehrenei7798
      @ehrenei7798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Der erste deutsche

    • @TheVergil7
      @TheVergil7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @ehrenei7798
      @ehrenei7798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheVergil7 achso ok

  • @jonathanfryman4678
    @jonathanfryman4678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

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

    • @That_one_carguy
      @That_one_carguy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      WoW

    • @fritzsurpris9690
      @fritzsurpris9690 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @SheepKid12
      @SheepKid12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@fritzsurpris9690 he’s got videos for that.

  • @majtt0
    @majtt0 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @wholeNwon
    @wholeNwon ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    really appreciate how much work you put into your videos

  • @lynx_lx
    @lynx_lx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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

  • @jmtx.
    @jmtx. ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @johnhammond6248
    @johnhammond6248 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @the_jonathan_o
    @the_jonathan_o 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I'm happy this man exists.

    • @R118GSiVVC
      @R118GSiVVC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So is my 4yr old son lol

  • @ProjectFarm
    @ProjectFarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3756

    Great job!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +576

      Thanks a lot dude!

    • @gavinscorner2395
      @gavinscorner2395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@chrisfix hi Chris

    • @gavinscorner2395
      @gavinscorner2395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@chrisfix keep going

    • @gavinscorner2395
      @gavinscorner2395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@chrisfix Never give up :)

    • @NGOTB
      @NGOTB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

      Crossover episode when?

  • @John-js9je
    @John-js9je 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @luckyguy600
    @luckyguy600 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @seicento__lover__pl636
    @seicento__lover__pl636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

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

    • @pdrey100
      @pdrey100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @williambailey4078
    @williambailey4078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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!!!

  • @lisag18
    @lisag18 หลายเดือนก่อน +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!

  • @trywarez
    @trywarez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @trywarez
      @trywarez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @A-Simple-Carguy
    @A-Simple-Carguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +253

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

    • @seicento__lover__pl636
      @seicento__lover__pl636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lol facts 🤣

    • @william_mazza
      @william_mazza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Noob question: what are you talking about? Mechanic's school?

    • @Diamond_79
      @Diamond_79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@william_mazza it's a old joke, for when your dad yells at you for not holding the light properly.

    • @william_mazza
      @william_mazza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Diamond_79 I see! Lol

    • @DHEER80552
      @DHEER80552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol

  • @brandonhooker4498
    @brandonhooker4498 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow very informative, thanks

    • @kyuma401
      @kyuma401 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @mysteriousjz
    @mysteriousjz ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam ads in his videos without skipping to support him.

    • @Crocoroar
      @Crocoroar ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @brapinator8500
    @brapinator8500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY 🤟🏽

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @ampm69
      @ampm69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @SynthosHD
    @SynthosHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @ILSRWY4
    @ILSRWY4 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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!

  • @gregsantos9731
    @gregsantos9731 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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. 😊

  • @RichRacing51
    @RichRacing51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +245

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

  • @markzaikov456
    @markzaikov456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @onittg4
    @onittg4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @dominoez21
    @dominoez21 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @KillerBYTE367
    @KillerBYTE367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

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

  • @sleepy2945
    @sleepy2945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That milk must of been in another dimension! Damn

    • @flagmichael
      @flagmichael 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It will be expired when he gets back.

  • @tradeherup
    @tradeherup ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @MagolorMC1
    @MagolorMC1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

  • @mussabtiwana1875
    @mussabtiwana1875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I haven’t heard that one, good job

  • @DanPeay
    @DanPeay ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Natasreficul6666
    @Natasreficul6666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!!

  • @lakhansudra6092
    @lakhansudra6092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Chris is one of the people on TH-cam I like to see succeed

    • @morehn
      @morehn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's the #1 diy car fix channel

    • @sureshkumarc.k6534
      @sureshkumarc.k6534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Err he has almost 8 mil subs

    • @a-10warthog51
      @a-10warthog51 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He literally has 8 million subs

    • @lfox02
      @lfox02 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @louietapao
    @louietapao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everyone should have a car..

    • @nail_j8930
      @nail_j8930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dirtnapz996 I can only imagine the traffic 😅

  • @micharris1761
    @micharris1761 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @user-zh3jx1jw1n
    @user-zh3jx1jw1n 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @AkashKumar-rl1jc
    @AkashKumar-rl1jc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +616

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

    • @nickg378
      @nickg378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I remember

    • @ItsBewareLOL
      @ItsBewareLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The first chrisfix video I saw was the cop car

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +164

      Those were a lot of fun to build!

    • @ampm69
      @ampm69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ofc I remember

    • @mattrobie122
      @mattrobie122 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember that!

  • @robertheller4583
    @robertheller4583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Chris please show us more of the hummer

  • @goldenguy250
    @goldenguy250 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @mrvang8077
    @mrvang8077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @THEJPR
    @THEJPR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +316

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      I think there are better ways to test :o

    • @errorsk2188
      @errorsk2188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @hxmzix
      @hxmzix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@errorsk2188 saammmeeee

    • @hxmzix
      @hxmzix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@errorsk2188 i scare em the same way LOL

    • @Breadd__
      @Breadd__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ummmmm
      w
      t
      f
      don't do that plz

  • @slyfoxyandalifesaver
    @slyfoxyandalifesaver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @jakinthebox7309
    @jakinthebox7309 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @Feemy
    @Feemy ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @philippesimard3936
    @philippesimard3936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @grantog123
      @grantog123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @pcbgrub5405
      @pcbgrub5405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @pcbgrub5405
      @pcbgrub5405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @hxhky
    @hxhky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @roxannasanders7519
    @roxannasanders7519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 😆

  • @manuelstarr3602
    @manuelstarr3602 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @choot2851
    @choot2851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @nicknagulo
    @nicknagulo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

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

    • @konradniewiadomski2233
      @konradniewiadomski2233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soapy wooder

    • @_deltaa_
      @_deltaa_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@konradniewiadomski2233 piss off

  • @ronschwartz1466
    @ronschwartz1466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @uraniummore770
    @uraniummore770 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @simarpritsingh890
    @simarpritsingh890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @mallyallygramps
    @mallyallygramps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @mallyallygramps
      @mallyallygramps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Scotty-vs4lf
      @Scotty-vs4lf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @stevebrophy1828
    @stevebrophy1828 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @GalacticNeighbor
    @GalacticNeighbor 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just love you chrisfix! I don’t have a car but I still love watching your videos they are just so knowledgeable and I am sure I can always help someone in need by learning from you. Thank you for taking the time to create these videos

  • @aidenmorse4226
    @aidenmorse4226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yesss

    • @jayasmrmore3687
      @jayasmrmore3687 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MixupTheWorld
    @MixupTheWorld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

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

  • @65Bogie
    @65Bogie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @donjohnson3701
    @donjohnson3701 ปีที่แล้ว

    You see ChrisFix on a video, you know it is going to chock full of useful info! My SRX Caddy just died completely, 0 power, everything is dead. Battery is on the charger right now and I got enough info from Chris to sort out more stuff later. Thanks for the excellent video.

  • @wal
    @wal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +278

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

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @sanaaaboulhosn
      @sanaaaboulhosn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AxxLAfriku no one cares

    • @alliancehomes
      @alliancehomes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ditto, excellent

    • @bowserjaunita4911
      @bowserjaunita4911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AxxLAfriku pp0ppp

  • @haroldpqz3820
    @haroldpqz3820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

  • @mskiara18
    @mskiara18 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @Wheelchairjoe1
    @Wheelchairjoe1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those memories were the best 🥺 Chris is so helpful

  • @Cotronixco
    @Cotronixco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I like how Chris moves along efficiently. This video would be an hour long for most publishers.

    • @patrickfitzgerald2861
      @patrickfitzgerald2861 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yep. Maybe a tiny bit too fast for some, but you can always go back and review. I mean heck, it's TH-cam right? 😉

  • @dzenis758
    @dzenis758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

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

    • @57F100
      @57F100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Is Susan the Chrysler

    • @mjc0961
      @mjc0961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @0072sy
      @0072sy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@57F100 yeah, she was really dirty

  • @jatinderdevgun9093
    @jatinderdevgun9093 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Essential videos, expertly presented, many sincere thanks

  • @andrewgow8619
    @andrewgow8619 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @rodrigomelopro
    @rodrigomelopro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @Xanthopteryx
      @Xanthopteryx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can also use a modern digital charger for that.

  • @dierke9
    @dierke9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

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

  • @willkoeppel
    @willkoeppel 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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.

  • @mirkk3679
    @mirkk3679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy crap I know the minimum about cars but he explained it so well to the point where I understand everything he said and he explained with great to the point detail!!! This dude is incredible

  • @xjsmstr
    @xjsmstr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love the videos as always, especially the amazing attention to detail and great content. But everyone here knows Chris Fix wouldn't actually have three dead cars, he's just that committed to teaching us 😂

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Actually they all went dead at the same time so I did indeed have 3 dead cars haha

    • @misty1258
      @misty1258 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisfix thats not good! haha but chris, the master drive way mechanic, makes quick work of it! XD

    • @tkrdg7885
      @tkrdg7885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In order to show how to patch a rusty hole on auto body, Chris cut a hole on his truck by torch, what a devotion.

  • @dougtempleton6106
    @dougtempleton6106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As usual Cris, a well thought out video. Your videos are informative and you don't include stuff that doesn't pertain to the video. There's nothing worse then trying to research something and end up watching someone tell you everything except the information your looking for or to watch them remove 10 bolts, for example. Keep up the good work! Thanks

  • @emilykrafve7135
    @emilykrafve7135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @cjprkth
    @cjprkth ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris been following your videos since my 6 cyl eco- boost King Ranch thanks for the info then and the amazingly described video on battery testing and replacement. You r the man

  • @AlbertDM
    @AlbertDM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @deexcaliburyt
    @deexcaliburyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Free education on TH-cam 👍

    • @DennisMartinezCalifornia
      @DennisMartinezCalifornia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davidsongv
    @davidsongv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro perfect videos … quality 10 , image no bs or any extra talk straight to the point … happy and hope to continue thanks

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot! That’s the goal with all my videos!

  • @williamspiller5032
    @williamspiller5032 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @kixalano2883
    @kixalano2883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Imagine getting a heart reaction from ChrisFix. 💪

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You don't have to imagine anymore :p

    • @kixalano2883
      @kixalano2883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kixalano2883 sana oll magaling mag english

  • @beneque79
    @beneque79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    As usual, a freakin' gold mine of information for the shade tree mechanic. Your content is probably #1 I've seen in the DIY type. Keep it up!