Tom Hargrave wrote: > Modern car batteries are "fill & forget". And because of this, the younger > guys & gals at the auto stores don't have a clue. They just test & > replace.
Gerry: That seems to be the case, but some stores will give you the benefit of the doubt and let you show them why a part is defective. > I suspect that you purchased a battery that had been spilled or > incorrectly > filled and the problem probably did not occur at Advance Auto. The > batteries > are manufactured under contract & are just branded with their name. G: Probably so. However, If I had bought a Bosch alternator, put it on the shelf, and then two months later found that it was missing the diode, I would expect them to replace it with one that had a diode. If a battery is missing electrolyte I expect them to replace it with one that was not missing electrolyte. There are stores that will do that sort of thing. The store which Advance Auto bought out (Discount Auto) would have. > It's also possible that your charging system is over charging & the dry > cells cooked off first. The timing is about right. G: Actually, my charging system is undercharging (I just put in another diode) but maybe the cells cooked off anyway. I usually buy one of Consumer Reports higher rated batteries. Should have gotten a jump at the store and the next day at home and then went and bought a NAPA which was the top rated battery. Duh! Live and learn. Gerry _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
