How long should original battery last
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
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St. Jude Donor '17
You should replace the original delco battery especially on a 00 model
The battery post will break off over time and you will have a big mess all over your wires from the battery acid.
Happened to many here already
The battery post will break off over time and you will have a big mess all over your wires from the battery acid.
Happened to many here already
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Dayton Ohio
Go to Wallmart and get their 7 year battery- free replacement for 3 years and then pro rated. $63 There is always a Wallmart nearby if you need a replacement. And the best part is you just take the battery in to the service desk and the transaction is handled there. No having to have it tested, recharged, etc.
Been using them on all my cars and boats.
Been using them on all my cars and boats.
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Go to Wallmart and get their 7 year battery- free replacement for 3 years and then pro rated. $63 There is always a Wallmart nearby if you need a replacement. And the best part is you just take the battery in to the service desk and the transaction is handled there. No having to have it tested, recharged, etc.
Been using them on all my cars and boats.
Been using them on all my cars and boats.
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Unless the Walmart ones are Spiral Wound Glass Matt like the Orbital, AC or the Optima, it will leak and eat the the wiring harness under the batt tray. Thats why everyone is having to use these expensive batteries. Mine went last week, no warning, just went. Luckily I was at home; replaced with an Exide Orbital.
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