[MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Robert Koziak
Hi all, I am looking to purchase a Genuine Mercedes Benz battery for my 1990 300E. I did a search and there were 2 batteries listed one was 74 AMPS and one was 100 AMPS. I curretly have the smaller one but wanted to find out what is the difference. Also I would consider other batteries

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Rich Thomas
The higher amp battery is probably for those who live in cold climates. I have noticed that living in the south the batteries of the same physical size have lower CCA ratings than the ones sold in the north lands. --R On 5/23/14 6:16 AM, Robert Koziak wrote: Hi all, I am looking to

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Craig
On Fri, 23 May 2014 06:16:36 -0400 (EDT) Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, I am looking to purchase a Genuine Mercedes Benz battery for my 1990 300E. I did a search and there were 2 batteries listed one was 74 AMPS and one was 100 AMPS. I curretly have the smaller one

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread WILTON
CCA? Cold Cranking Amps? Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question On Fri, 23 May 2014 06:16:36 -0400 (EDT) Robert

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Robert Koziak
] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question On Fri, 23 May 2014 06:16:36 -0400 (EDT) Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, I am looking to purchase a Genuine Mercedes Benz battery for my 1990 300E. I did a search and there were 2 batteries listed one was 74 AMPS and one was 100

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: CCA? Cold Cranking Amps? Yes. CCA is measured at 0°F CA is measured at 0°C (cranking amps) A 1000 CA battery is probably around 750-850 CCA. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question On Fri, 23 May 2014 06:16:36 -0400 (EDT) Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, I am looking to purchase a Genuine Mercedes Benz battery for my 1990 300E. I did a search and there were 2 batteries listed one

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Robert Koziak wrote: Although I have been fanatical about using Genuine Mercedes parts I would consider suggestions. Usually the best deal is with a $50 off coupon and a 5.5% referral rebate at Advance Auto Parts: http://www.fatwallet.com/Advance-Auto-Parts-coupons/ My suggestion would be

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Russ Williams
What does CCA mean? Cold Cranking Amps is a rating used in the battery industry to define a battery's ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. The rating is the number of amps a new, fully charged battery can deliver at 0° Farenheit for 30 seconds, while maintaining a voltage of at

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Dan Penoff
Mercedes parts I would consider suggestions. Thanks, Bob -Original Message- From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, May 23, 2014 10:50 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question On Fri, 23 May

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, May 23, 2014 10:50 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question On Fri, 23 May 2014 06:16:36 -0400 (EDT) Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, I am looking to purchase a Genuine Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Gary Hurst
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, May 23, 2014 10:50 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question On Fri, 23 May 2014 06:16:36 -0400 (EDT) Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, I am looking to purchase a Genuine Mercedes Benz battery for my 1990 300E. I

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Dan Penoff
consider suggestions. Thanks, Bob -Original Message- From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, May 23, 2014 10:50 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question On Fri, 23 May 2014 06:16:36 -0400 (EDT

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Gary Hurst
suggestions. Thanks, Bob -Original Message- From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, May 23, 2014 10:50 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question On Fri, 23 May 2014 06:16:36 -0400 (EDT

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Gary Hurst
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, May 23, 2014 10:50 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question On Fri, 23 May 2014 06:16:36 -0400 (EDT) Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, I am looking to purchase a Genuine Mercedes Benz battery

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread WILTON
Yes. ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question Yes! Do I get an attaboy for being first? On Fri

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread WILTON
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question What does CCA mean? Cold Cranking Amps is a rating used

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
:)) On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 2:31 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread OK Don
I believe that the smaller battery is fine for a gasoline car, and the larger one is better suited for a Diesel car. On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 5:16 AM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, I am looking to purchase a Genuine Mercedes Benz battery for my 1990 300E. I did a

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: My local dealer will do batteries installed for under $150. Considering the battery is over $100, that's not a bad deal. Dan Doesn't FLAPS do that for free anymore in Tampa? Gerry ___

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Greg Fiorentino
$50 to install a battery? That seems a bit steep! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 10:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question My local

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 10:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question My local dealer will do batteries installed for under $150. Considering the battery is over

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
I bought a fair sized garden tractor battery at Walmart for $29.95 and used it to test alternators in the shop. Since it was rated at (230 CCA?), I tried starting my '83 300D with it. Cranked it right up. Currently have a new big battery in the car, and when it dies, I'm going to put two of

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread clay
I make #1 boy install mine. And his. And SWMBA. I think it makes him more comfortable working on his car, and saves my back clay On May 23, 2014, at 3:22 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: My local dealer will do

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Mitch Haley
arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: My local dealer will do batteries installed for under $150. Considering the battery is over $100, that's not a bad deal. Dan Doesn't FLAPS do that for free anymore in Tampa? But these days,

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Dwight Giles
I Paid 120 or so for group 49 at auto zone in Maine a year ago this past Christmas. They put it in. On May 23, 2014 8:10 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: My local dealer will do

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread clay
The 880 CCA group 49 that #1 boy needed for the w140 was coming in around $130. He lacked the funds, so I pulled an old group 49 off the garage shelf. With his alternator rebuilt, that battery has been working great for the past 6 months. clay On May 23, 2014, at 5:04 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Craig
On Fri, 23 May 2014 17:35:53 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: The 880 CCA group 49 that #1 boy needed for the w140 was coming in around $130. He lacked the funds, so I pulled an old group 49 off the garage shelf. With his alternator rebuilt, that battery has been working great for the

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Dan Penoff
I'll check with them on Tuesday and find out the going rate. I know it was this cheap a year or so ago. They used it as a loss leader to get people in the door so they could find all sorts of things wrong with their car Dan Sent from my iPad On May 23, 2014, at 8:04 PM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread Dan Penoff
Yes, but it's not a Mercedes battery. That's what he was asking for. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 23, 2014, at 6:22 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: My local dealer will do batteries installed

Re: [MBZ] 1990 Mercedes 300E Battery Question

2014-05-23 Thread clay
I yanked the near new out of Gump before she was crushed, and last May, the E300 was sent to body shop, where she languished for four months while inscos got in a pissing match. By the time I picked her up, the thing was dead and was not holding charge. To get the w124 sold. I tossed in the