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Old Jun 23, 2024 | 02:03 PM
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Default Battery terminal bolt won't tighten

My car battery negative terminal bolt is so loose that it come off.
I failed to tighten it with a 10MM socket wrench.
Please note that I can tighten my car battery positive terminal bolt.
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How to tighten the 10MM car battery negative terminal bolt?

 

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Old Jun 23, 2024 | 02:56 PM
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A battery post shim may fix it, which are sold at auto parts stores.

Some people just stick something that is conductive metal in between the terminal; but, a shim made for the post is better.
 

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Old Jun 23, 2024 | 04:14 PM
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Old Jun 23, 2024 | 06:27 PM
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Yes, that should work. Those are the battery post shims I was referring to.
 
Old Jun 24, 2024 | 06:18 AM
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Thanks!
 
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