battery doa
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From: Valrico Fl
battery doa
went out this morning to run errands and the car would not start. just a click. the delco battery is only 2 years old.the get it free warranty expired two months ago.ain't that a bitch.so i got to buy another one at prorated price.
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The right size DELCO should treat you right if your electrical system is up to par.
I'm a total fan of Interstate batteries for long life when useage is low. Example, I have a 50 mo. Interstate that is going into it 63rd month on a car that only gets driven once a week for the past 3 1/2 years. I've never put the battery on a Battery Tender. The car averages about 300 miles/month.
Optima's are a popular choice but require the battery to be bench charged every six months to keep warranty valid. (Read the fine print in the warranty).
Good luck!
I'm a total fan of Interstate batteries for long life when useage is low. Example, I have a 50 mo. Interstate that is going into it 63rd month on a car that only gets driven once a week for the past 3 1/2 years. I've never put the battery on a Battery Tender. The car averages about 300 miles/month.
Optima's are a popular choice but require the battery to be bench charged every six months to keep warranty valid. (Read the fine print in the warranty).
Good luck!
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Been there, done that! Mine died just before the warranty on the car was up so the dealer replaced it free. Hope the new one works better.
The battery tender is great however for those that do not put as many miles on the car.
The battery tender is great however for those that do not put as many miles on the car.
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Figures that the battery would die right after the free replacement coverage went out. Good luck with the new one.
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You may wish to take a look at this before you decide on a replacement
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ry+performance
My Red Top had been great when the Vert was a daily driver. Two months in transit to England has taken its toll. It was dead yesterday and its on charge now. I've just invested in a Battery Tender as it won't be driven too often and these cars are hard on batteries.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ry+performance
My Red Top had been great when the Vert was a daily driver. Two months in transit to England has taken its toll. It was dead yesterday and its on charge now. I've just invested in a Battery Tender as it won't be driven too often and these cars are hard on batteries.
but I have never had a bad experience with Delco either