Re: Factory Batteries SUCK!--need new one TODAY!

From: Jason Yates (onebad4x4dak@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Mar 14 2001 - 16:07:56 EST


Three batteries in three years, though. This one lasted over a
year. I think its our hot/dry climate here in Vegas that eats
'em up. Sounds like my best plan is to go off to the Wal-Mart
to find one of those Opitma 'clones.' Thanks guys!

JY
--- bernd@texas.net wrote:
>
> Three batteries and then one that lost its charge in 24 hours?
> You sure you
> don't have a voltage "leak" anywhere?
>
> The Optima in my truck has been holding up for three years
> now...no problems at
> all.
>
> - Bernd
>
> > Just a little venting here and a query on a good battery.
> My
> > battery (my third factory battery--all replaced under
> warranty)
> > went from fine to unable to hold a charge in 24 hours! I
> > started my truck fine yesterday morning. I went to lunch
> and it
> > hesitated a little bit when I started it. Then, when I went
> to
> > go home last night, it barely had enough juice to get it to
> turn
> > over. So, I knew the inevitable was going to happen this
> > morning, and I was right, so I had to jump it to go into
> work
> > today. The truck is no longer on the regular warranty and
> from
> > what I read, the extended warranty I have does not cover the
> > battery. SO, I'm in need of a new battery TODAY! I'm going
> to
> > call around and see if I can find a red top Optima
> somewhere.
> > What other gel-type batteries are out there that I should
> > consider? I hate having to buy something like this on the
> spur
> > of the moment. Oh well . . . what can you do? Thanks for
> > reading my rant!
> >
> > =====
> > Later,
> > JY
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