# Can I change a gel battery to a wet cell battery in my car **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** nissan, maxima\ **Created:** [May 11, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-change-a-gel-battery-to-a-wet-cell-battery-in-my-car/184089 "2022-05-11T15:01:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wpm1248](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d07c76/32.png) [@wpm1248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpm1248)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-change-a-gel-battery-to-a-wet-cell-battery-in-my-car/184089/1 "2022-05-11T15:01:34Z")
Having problems with my gel battery not holding a charge. Can I change from a gel battery to a wet cell battery? Do cars with get batteries need to be driven often to keep batteries charged? Are gel batteries good in hot climates like Arizona? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-change-a-gel-battery-to-a-wet-cell-battery-in-my-car/184089/2 "2022-05-11T15:05:05Z")
You can go to many Auto Zone stores and have the battery checked for free and they will use their parts system and show just what batteries will fit your vehicle . And in many cases they will put the new one in for free . Or you can go online even at Walmart and see for yourself what will fit. ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-change-a-gel-battery-to-a-wet-cell-battery-in-my-car/184089/3 "2022-05-11T15:08:05Z")
As far as the wet cell / gel choice, the owners manual may give some guidance.