Where is the Cruze Battery Located?

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LaHolden
07/25/25 3:34am
The Cruze battery is located under the hood, with the battery model being 20-70/H6-70-L-T2-A, and a capacity of 80Ah. Below is an introduction to car batteries: 1. The battery is an essential part of a car, which can be divided into traditional lead-acid batteries and maintenance-free batteries. A battery is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy, belonging to the category of DC power sources. The designed lifespan of a battery is 27 months. 2. The structure of a car lead-acid battery mainly consists of positive (negative) plates, separators, electrolyte, case, connecting strips, and terminals.
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KaiDella
08/10/25 5:03pm
I've driven a Cruze for many years, and the battery location is quite easy to find. Open the hood, and it's right there on the driver's side next to the firewall. There's a rectangular black box with red and black electrode wires connected to it—that's the battery. If you want to check it yourself, first make sure the engine is off, then use a wrench to loosen the electrode screws to disconnect it. The Cruze places the battery here to keep the wiring short and reduce voltage loss. If the battery is dead, you can ask a friend for a jump-start or use a portable power source. For regular maintenance, remember to clean corrosion from the electrodes periodically to avoid poor contact affecting startup. Wear gloves when working on it to prevent electric shock—safety first. The location hasn't changed in older models, simple and practical.
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