That’s backward from what I have always heard. I thought they were more durable.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 8, 2018, at 6:16 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > Rdeafboy wrote: >> I have a 1983 240d . I can get a Bosch 49 for $173 at PoorBoys locally or >> AcDelco 49 AGM from Rock Auto del'd for $182 ...Anybody use AGM type battery >> ?? > > I use an AGM in my Prius, but I would never use one in my diesel cars since > the AGMs are more easily damaged. For example, if you leave something on and > run the AGM down, you can't charge at more than 4 amps without shortening its > life. > Also, I vaguely recall someone on the Prius website complaining that the AGM > in his Prius only lasted 3 years. YMMV. Hopefully someone on he group has had > experience with AGMs in diesels. > Gerry > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > http://www.avg.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
