> I wonder if it is a good idea to put a battery in the engine compartment.
> Cars do it but I saw a Eurovan that had a battery explode (from heat?) and
> started a fire that burned the whole engine. Is this just a freak
accident?

Since most cars have their batteries in the engine compartment, I think the
term 'freak' does apply in this instance.

Chris S.
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