Step-By- Step Instructions on Replacing OEM Battery With An Optima Yellow Top...
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Nice how to.
Actually the latter is right, whether you're a car audio installer or a mechanic, it's always recommended to disconnect the negative terminal first. It's called electron flow (as oppose to conventional flow), and your entire chassis is one big conductive metal that completes the circuit.
Simply put, disconnect the positive first and the wrench hits the frame, you'll arc.
Disconnect the negative first, or the the positive 2nd, and hit the frame, nothing happens.
Actually the latter is right, whether you're a car audio installer or a mechanic, it's always recommended to disconnect the negative terminal first. It's called electron flow (as oppose to conventional flow), and your entire chassis is one big conductive metal that completes the circuit.
Simply put, disconnect the positive first and the wrench hits the frame, you'll arc.
Disconnect the negative first, or the the positive 2nd, and hit the frame, nothing happens.
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Originally Posted by Vestax
Nice how to.
Actually the latter is right, whether you're a car audio installer or a mechanic, it's always recommended to disconnect the negative terminal first. It's called electron flow (as oppose to conventional flow), and your entire chassis is one big conductive metal that completes the circuit.
Simply put, disconnect the positive first and the wrench hits the frame, you'll arc.
Disconnect the negative first, or the the positive 2nd, and hit the frame, nothing happens.
Actually the latter is right, whether you're a car audio installer or a mechanic, it's always recommended to disconnect the negative terminal first. It's called electron flow (as oppose to conventional flow), and your entire chassis is one big conductive metal that completes the circuit.
Simply put, disconnect the positive first and the wrench hits the frame, you'll arc.
Disconnect the negative first, or the the positive 2nd, and hit the frame, nothing happens.
I'll make the changes tomorrow. For now, I have to leave work.
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Originally Posted by pony_killer
so with the yellow top, you can use the factory battery cover?
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Originally Posted by Paul350Z
I would highly recommend following the procedure as outlined in the precautions section of the Nissan service manual and remove the ground (black (-)) terminal first. This presents a smaller exposure of high current discharge. When the wrench is connected to the negative terminal first the only thing you have to avoid contact with is the positive terminal which is normally protected with the red plastic boot cover. Do not short between the battery posts, this is a once in a lifetime mistake. If done positive first your wrench is connect to the positive terminal and you have to avoid contact with the entire car which is grounded to include the too easy to hit battery mounts, the fender, motor parts, and the top of the firewall.
I most highly recommend doing negative first. I've learned to respect the dangers that unprotected (fuses) high current sources present. Be careful out there.
I most highly recommend doing negative first. I've learned to respect the dangers that unprotected (fuses) high current sources present. Be careful out there.
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Originally Posted by jmark
Nice writeup. What does the factory battery weigh?
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Originally Posted by VoKaL
nice write up...but it looks more complicated in ur steps then installin a battery really is...lol...good work tho..
Mine is on order, should have it on Monday. Oh just for info it was $138. Gotta love having someone with a wholesale account at the local Interstate Battery.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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Mine is on order, should have it on Monday. Oh just for info it was $138. Gotta love having someone with a wholesale account at the local Interstate Battery.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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Ahhh... 24.99 for my yellow top... part of my works great, get rid of any battery for used price that has sat for more than 6 months... I love when you find that little way to get back at your employer. I have yet to put it in, did the yellow top help any with voltage drop when your bass hits? Mine drops slightly currently, and I am hoping this yellow top fixes it.
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Originally Posted by XIceDragonX
Ahhh... 24.99 for my yellow top... part of my works great, get rid of any battery for used price that has sat for more than 6 months... I love when you find that little way to get back at your employer. I have yet to put it in, did the yellow top help any with voltage drop when your bass hits? Mine drops slightly currently, and I am hoping this yellow top fixes it.
