[Z06] No replacement for battery

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Mar 9, 2005 | 11:04 AM

Groovilator

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Heel & Toe

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No replacement for battery

Had my 02 Z06 in for some service yesterday. Tech showed me dust collecting on my rear end, drivers side. Since my warranty ends 4-28 he says lets do the seal on Monday. Fine, he orders the parts, sets the appointment, we shake hands, I get in my car,turn the key ,nothing. No problem he says, we'll put in another battery . Turns out GM discontinued the glass mat battery. So, car is in the shop for two days, since we might as well get the rear end fixed along with the battery. I don't want a wet battery on top of my computer. I guess I'll get an Optima and have a spare in case. I've heard some Optimas are short lived.

Mar 9, 2005 | 07:49 PM

Z06ufgrad2002

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From: Melbourne FL

The optima is short lived if you buy the wrong one.
Red top for a car that is driven frequently and a yellow top for one that sits more than is driven.

Mar 9, 2005 | 08:01 PM

nightboom

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From: Knoxville TN

I've had my red top for about a year with no problems. Mine's a daily driver.

Mar 9, 2005 | 09:17 PM

Z06-JIM

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From: Paducah KY

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My car is a seasonal driver, probably 8 months out of the year.
I've had the red top in it for a year and a half with no problems.

Mar 10, 2005 | 10:05 AM

bobby777

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From: las vegas nv.

Get the GM 6 year batt. Sealed and will not leak!

Mar 10, 2005 | 06:57 PM