Battery Replacement

2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE
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JGRAGER
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what size socket do I need to use to replace the battery in my 2000 buick park avenue
Dec 15, 2010 at 7:35 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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5/16"
Dec 15, 2010 at 7:37 AM
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JGRAGER
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Does it need to be extra deep to go with the extension to reach it?
Dec 15, 2010 at 7:41 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Mean battery terminals or hold down?
Dec 15, 2010 at 7:48 AM
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JGRAGER
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The hold down. My car died at home and I had a meeting so had to take th other car and didn't get a chance to check the socket size needed or the length of the extension that I will need to take off the hold down plate for the battery. I lost my old socket set and extension when we moved so I need to buy a new socket and extension to change the battery. I couldn't remember if it needed to be the extra deep socket or if a standard socket depth would work.
Dec 15, 2010 at 7:56 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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well don't know if I had to guess 1/2", 9/16" should not need deepwell but will need about ft. extension
Dec 15, 2010 at 8:11 AM
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