[V8] A dying battery? Where to get a replacement.

[quattro + 5 or 8 = fun]

I bought the same one the dealer sells for about 60-70$.  BTW, steve, they
are close to you.  It is a place called American Battery.  They are at 3488
Arden Road in Hayward.  Number is 510.259.1150.  They may have one in San
Jose.  They may also deliver to your work.  They have me jobber rate.
Anyway, the battery is made by Douglas.  They same company that makes all
the batteries for Audi, MBZ and I have been told BMW.  They are white and
have the vent.  Whatever you do, DO NOT BUY EXCIDE.  I have had 3 of them
explode on me.  Two in my Suburban, one in my V8q.  WHAT A MESS.  To find a
dealer call 1-800-368-4527.  Sears also sells Douglas.  But, they cost a bit
more there.  You can buy a group 49 from them.  But, most places have to
order it.  I think they told me the cost was $120.  But, I can't remember.
Another option is Costco.  If they sell group 49.  They carry Johnson
Control batteries.  I have had good luck with them.  I have also had good
luck with Interstate.  But, they don't seem to last as long as the Douglas
or Johnson.  One Johnson I have is about 8 years old and still starts a HIPO
454, er about 500-502 with the hogged out motor.  BTW, don't cheap out and
try and buy a group 41.  Most books say it will fit in a V8q.  But, they
won't, BTDT.

HTH,   


Shayne


Bay Area, CA
Eastern WA State


PARTING:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
PARTING:  1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro

> From: "Matt Smith" <smittypig24 at yahoo.com>
> Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:42:47 -0500
> To: <V8 at audifans.com>
> Subject: [V8] A dying battery? Where to get a replacement.
> 
> I've noticed that my car barely cranks over when it's cold. It gives a
> couple of slow "whirs" and starts, but the fact that is sounds pretty weak
> doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling. It's tough to replace something that
> still works, but I don't want to get stuck somewhere. I'm not sure of the
> age of the battery either. So, could someone recommend to me a good
> replacement battery and where to get it? I read in the archives that a
> dealer wanted $250 for a new battery. What has everyone else done when
> replacing the battery?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> -Matt
> Centreville, VA
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