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Subject:Re: Need battery advice
From:Mark Dorm
Date:Thu, 13 Feb 2003 22:29:43 -0800

I'd rather pay more and not be stuck someplace

Someone told me that Optima starter batteries always keep a residual charge
so that if you leave your headlights on it'll still turn over...

>From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>

>
>In my opinion, If your looking for the best, Interstate or Exide. If
>your looking to save money, get a relabeled Champion from Wal-Mart. ~$40
>and an excellent warranty. The quality is spotty but the no questions
>asked exchange is great and for that price, just replace it every two
>years.
>
>Dennis
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
>Of Tim Talevich
>Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 7:11 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Need battery advice
>
>Hello all,
>
>My 1988 Westy Vanagon needs a new battery (the main one, not an
>auxiliary, which I don't have anyway). Any advice on brand, where to
>buy, etc.?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Tim T.
>Cinammon Girl
>North Bend, WA

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