[Vwdiesel] Another Battery Source

[Tom Krummell]

Consider AutoZone, as the November Consumer Reports rated their house brand
battery at the top of the list.

Tom Krummell
Roseville, CA

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On 12/29/06, Pam & Doug Boes <db53248 at alltel.net> wrote:
>
> If you are looking for the ultimate in batteries, I'd recommend an Optima
> Redtop or at least some other brand of gel cell battery. Even though the
> Optima's only come in two sizes, the bigger one will fit the OEM battery
> slot. You won't be able to use the stock hold down clamp because the
> Optima
> has a rounded surface in that area. Roger Brown modified his hold down
> clamp
> to accommodate the curved surface. I believe he has pictures on his
> website.
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:19:38 -0800
> From: Andrew Buc <AndrewBuc at staxman.net>
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] Battery source, Seattle?
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com, northwest enthusiasts
>         <audi-nw at u.washington.edu>,     Audi-VW-Diesels at yahoogroups.com
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> If my VW Quantum TD starting problem turns out to be a tired battery
> (cranking speed does seem subjectively a bit slow), then I'll be in
> the market for a replacement. Any recommended brands of batteries, or
> places to get batteries, in Seattle? As it happens, I live close to
> Schucks in Ballard, and I believe they test batteries. Is the test
> accurate, or just a marketing tool? Thank you.
>
>
>
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