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| mtn flyr |
 May 15 2010, 08:02 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 20-December 07 From: Bozeman Mt Member No.: 8,491 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Time for a new battery, is Optima still the way to go? I've heard they have had some quality control issues lately, what do you guys think?
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| Tom_T |
May 15 2010, 11:47 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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The reason everyone pays the extra bucks for the Optimas, etc. is to keep the hydrochloric acid fumes from the standard lead-acid battery, which then re-hydrolizes in the hell hole & battery tray, & causes - well you know if you have a 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Optima has now cut their warranty period in less than half, but I don't know if there are any mfg. problems. Here's another option mentioned here for a dry cell battery - http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand/O...s/?autoview=SKU If you must save money, then get a sealed lead acid - Interstates are usually very good - then get a full battery cover as in the HO Recall (check with PCNA, as they'll do that HO recall & change your fuel lines & give you the cover, if it was never done on the car - even today), & also get a good battery pad & change it every year, keep the contacts cleaned, keep it charged & inspect it & the area often. |
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