The mechanic told me I had to have an interstate battery that costs 170.00 because it had to be vented . Is this true? Why ?
Jan 13, 2013 at 12:24 AM
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no, i disagree.
i use standard batterys that are about 95-100 and they work just fine. there are other brands beside interstate.
Roy
i use standard batterys that are about 95-100 and they work just fine. there are other brands beside interstate.
Roy
Jan 13, 2013 at 12:25 AM
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The mechanic is partially right. You need a vented battery because it's under the backseat in the passenger compartment. There is a vent tube that routes the battery (hydrogen) gas outside.
If you put a standard battery in, the battery gasses will cause corrosion under the seat and a spark could cause an explosion.
I bought a vented duralast from autozone.
If you put a standard battery in, the battery gasses will cause corrosion under the seat and a spark could cause an explosion.
I bought a vented duralast from autozone.
Jul 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM
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