I think the fact he had about no oil is a bigger problem

 

i know the oil deal is a big problem as well i'm just saying its best to spend 6 bucks on a new terminal now than 100+ on a new alternator and 60+ on a battery later. he's gonna be at the parts store anyway getting oil.

 

So when i get the new terminal I will just ask for a terminal and it will include everything to get rid of the old loose one?

 

yep all you need to replace it is a sturdy pair of wire cutters and a 7/16th and 1/2" wrench and a pocket knife/box cutter. on wires that thick the easiest way to strip them is to roll a sharp blade around the insulation to cut it but don't put hardly any force into it so you'll finish with the same # of digits you started with.

 

Buy a whole new cable. Replacing just the terminal on the battery end doesn't usually fair so well. It will get corroded in no time and you'll have another problem.