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Apr 5, 2009 | 05:31 PM

ron69

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From: Gurnee Il

Vented battery?

Just went to NAPA to get a new battery. The counter person found the application in the computer and I was ready to buy it and another counterman said I couldn't use a regular battery in the Vette. He told me it needed to be a vented battery since it sits in the passenger area. I decided to wait to see what the knowledgeable people on this forum had to say. I've been helped many times and learned a lot in the 5 years I've owned my '69 small block.
Thanks, Ron

Apr 5, 2009 | 06:02 PM

Gordonm

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From: Forked River NJ

Nah! You beleive the Napa guy? Most batteries now are sealed batteries and do not need any venting. The old style batteries that had the caps were vented and had the hoses run out the bottom of the battery box. I have never had a Vented battery in my car. Always been a sealed type. I just run a standard Die Hard in mine.

Apr 5, 2009 | 06:06 PM

ron69

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Thanks, I thought he might be wrong, but this is my first Vette and I heard some of the rules that apply to other cars don't apply to Corvettes.
Thanks again, Ron

Apr 5, 2009 | 06:12 PM

Ganey

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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS

Ron
I have seen a source show low gassing batteries for C3. Later C3 came w/ maintenance free sealed batteries. Some "maintenance free" are not sealed.
CU liked the larger Napa Select 84 for north "maintenance free".
Some of us use Optima normally Red (sealed).

Apr 5, 2009 | 07:04 PM

BKarol

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There are some cars ie. 2002 Buick Lesabre where the battery is under the back seat and yes they need venting just in case there are fumes being emitted. He is comparing this set up to yours.

Your vette probably has a hole in the battery compartment that works just fine. Enough ventilation.