Car Battery

2004 NISSAN ALTIMA
65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NODAKGUY
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Hello, My car battery is shot and I need to replace it, I have a battery that is physically smaller than the OEM battery, but it has the same amount of CCA, etc...is that ok to use?
Oct 9, 2009 at 4:04 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

As long the battery can be mounted securely and the posts line up properly, yes.

Here are a couple guides that will help with replacing a battery if they are needed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpmkXSXOasQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHTbC73FAgU

Please run through this material and let us know if you have other questions.

Thank you.
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