Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
Interesting comparison. Good thing batteries don't cost as much per pound as a good mattress. Mike On Apr 3, 2012 7:21 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: Essentially true but there are others, like East Penn. However, these few manufacturers make a wide range of battery types based on specifications from the customer (brand-name retailer). Also, a given brand line (like Diehard) may be made by one manufacturer one year and a different one the next. Also, different battery sizes of the same brand may be made by different manufacturers. It's getting to be as confusing as mattresses. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 4:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences? I've always had good luck with Interstate batteries. From what I've heard, almost all car batteries, regardless of brand name, are made by either Exide or Johnson Controls. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
Well, I'll add some data points. I have two older 617s. My old Indie had always installed Interstates when I needed a new battery. My current Indie doesn't sell batteries so I was on my own. I went to PepBoys. They had a very nice Bosch with excellent cranking amps and a very nice warranty. I've used the warranty once when my servo stuck and killed the battery. PepBoys replaced it with no questions or problems. I'm very satisfied with the Bosch in both of my 617s. Great, fast cranking power and a very good price. Just some extra info to consider. Best Wishes, Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) www.rubylane.com/shops/sna (antique) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
Out of curiosity, I emailed the parts desk at the local MB dealer. They tell me they have a battery for my 115 300D in stock. $230.00 I asked about warranty thinking if it was really good, it might be worth the extra money. 2 year replacement and then 2 year pro-rated. I think, I will go with my tape measure to see if the biggest battery at Costco will fit. I think I can buy it for about $90.http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=weatherplacecode=CAMB0244switchto=cref=wxnetappcitypageV5var1=0 Canadian Tire has a big one that might work too for about $120. Have not looked at other places or local FLAPS etc. Could also check in Grand Forks ND to see if US prices are better. Of course, I might just try to run the car for a bit and see if the existing one holds up. It appears to me that it is fading but I have it on a trickle charger and it seems to be up to a full charge at the moment. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
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Sorry, that link for Winnipeg weather tells me squat about the Costco battery. Is it group 49? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
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Cannot recall. The last time I went there with my wife, I was checking out the batteries. They have a fair selection but of course, the book does not go back far enough to indicate whether they think it would fit my car. I need to take my tape measure along and my notes on the current battery size. Randy On 04/04/2012 11:07 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Sorry, that link for Winnipeg weather tells me squat about the Costco battery. Is it group 49? ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
It's a Group 49 battery that you need. On 4/4/2012 11:21 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: Cannot recall. The last time I went there with my wife, I was checking out the batteries. They have a fair selection but of course, the book does not go back far enough to indicate whether they think it would fit my car. I need to take my tape measure along and my notes on the current battery size. Randy On 04/04/2012 11:07 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Sorry, that link for Winnipeg weather tells me squat about the Costco battery. Is it group 49? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
Just use the darn Canadian Tire battery. As long as it is type 49, which is what is called for in your car anyway, the thing will solve the problem. Should have a six year warranty, fit properly, and have all the power you will need to start the car from under two meters of snow. It is also the same battery called for since at least 1970 until 2003 in diesel benz. clay On Apr 4, 2012, at 9:03 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: Out of curiosity, I emailed the parts desk at the local MB dealer. They tell me they have a battery for my 115 300D in stock. $230.00 I asked about warranty thinking if it was really good, it might be worth the extra money. 2 year replacement and then 2 year pro-rated. I think, I will go with my tape measure to see if the biggest battery at Costco will fit. I think I can buy it for about $90.http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=weatherplacecode=CAMB0244switchto=cref=wxnetappcitypageV5var1=0 Canadian Tire has a big one that might work too for about $120. Have not looked at other places or local FLAPS etc. Could also check in Grand Forks ND to see if US prices are better. Of course, I might just try to run the car for a bit and see if the existing one holds up. It appears to me that it is fading but I have it on a trickle charger and it seems to be up to a full charge at the moment. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
In your measurements, you won't forget height, will ya? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences? Cannot recall. The last time I went there with my wife, I was checking out the batteries. They have a fair selection but of course, the book does not go back far enough to indicate whether they think it would fit my car. I need to take my tape measure along and my notes on the current battery size. Randy On 04/04/2012 11:07 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Sorry, that link for Winnipeg weather tells me squat about the Costco battery. Is it group 49? ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
Height is about the most critical in this one as it sits pretty close to the hood. Randy On 04/04/2012 1:04 PM, WILTON wrote: In your measurements, you won't forget height, will ya? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences? Cannot recall. The last time I went there with my wife, I was checking out the batteries. They have a fair selection but of course, the book does not go back far enough to indicate whether they think it would fit my car. I need to take my tape measure along and my notes on the current battery size. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
'Zackly my point. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences? Height is about the most critical in this one as it sits pretty close to the hood. Randy On 04/04/2012 1:04 PM, WILTON wrote: In your measurements, you won't forget height, will ya? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences? Cannot recall. The last time I went there with my wife, I was checking out the batteries. They have a fair selection but of course, the book does not go back far enough to indicate whether they think it would fit my car. I need to take my tape measure along and my notes on the current battery size. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
Randy, The Bosch Group 49 fits perfect in my 80 300SD, 116, if that helps. It also has the battery forward and close to the hood. It also was a great price compared to the others I reviewed, plus, if memory serves, it has an 8 year warranty, altho' the later years are pro-rated as you'd expect. Height is about the most critical in this one as it sits pretty close to the hood. Randy Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) www.rubylane.com/shops/sna (antique) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
Essentially true but there are others, like East Penn. However, these few manufacturers make a wide range of battery types based on specifications from the customer (brand-name retailer). Also, a given brand line (like Diehard) may be made by one manufacturer one year and a different one the next. Also, different battery sizes of the same brand may be made by different manufacturers. It's getting to be as confusing as mattresses. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 4:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences? I've always had good luck with Interstate batteries. From what I've heard, almost all car batteries, regardless of brand name, are made by either Exide or Johnson Controls. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
DieHard's been working fine for me for 32 years, and I know 'zackly where to find 'em when I need one. Others have their, and maybe even better, preferences, and that's OK, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 3:12 PM Subject: [MBZ] Battery preferences? It looks like I am going to have to acquire a battery for my 76 300D before I start using it this spring. Any preferences out there, apart from just going to a dealer for one branded MB? I have not called the dealer but my guess is that they won't have one in stock here in Winnipeg. Not many of these old cars around here. My basic take on it is that the biggest battery that will fit in the spot is the answer. The current one is big by gasser standards as we all expect. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
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Oh, and I've never been embarrassed at all for another MB aficionado to look under any of my hoods and see DieHard in the battery spot. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences? DieHard's been working fine for me for 32 years, and I know 'zackly where to find 'em when I need one. Others have their, and maybe even better, preferences, and that's OK, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 3:12 PM Subject: [MBZ] Battery preferences? It looks like I am going to have to acquire a battery for my 76 300D before I start using it this spring. Any preferences out there, apart from just going to a dealer for one branded MB? I have not called the dealer but my guess is that they won't have one in stock here in Winnipeg. Not many of these old cars around here. My basic take on it is that the biggest battery that will fit in the spot is the answer. The current one is big by gasser standards as we all expect. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
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Can you go to a FLAPs and get one? Batteries have become so generic anymore I don't see the value in paying a premium for one if i get the same guarantee for less money. The last two batteries I bought were from AutoZone, and they had a better guarantee than anyone else. Dan Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: It looks like I am going to have to acquire a battery for my 76 300D before I start using it this spring. Any preferences out there, apart from just going to a dealer for one branded MB? I have not called the dealer but my guess is that they won't have one in stock here in Winnipeg. Not many of these old cars around here. My basic take on it is that the biggest battery that will fit in the spot is the answer. The current one is big by gasser standards as we all expect. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
I've always had good luck with Interstate batteries. From what I've heard, almost all car batteries, regardless of brand name, are made by either Exide or Johnson Controls. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?
hit Canadian TIre and pick up a group 49 880amp. Should be around $100 clay On Apr 2, 2012, at 12:12 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: It looks like I am going to have to acquire a battery for my 76 300D before I start using it this spring. Any preferences out there, apart from just going to a dealer for one branded MB? I have not called the dealer but my guess is that they won't have one in stock here in Winnipeg. Not many of these old cars around here. My basic take on it is that the biggest battery that will fit in the spot is the answer. The current one is big by gasser standards as we all expect. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
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Same here - better luck than with the DieHards, but that's based on a limited sample. On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 3:57 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I've always had good luck with Interstate batteries. From what I've heard, almost all car batteries, regardless of brand name, are made by either Exide or Johnson Controls. Allan -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
