Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 11:49:42 -0700
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
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I used WalMart batteries in my former family car, a Honda Accord, and was
quite pleased with the battery (and the one time I had to return under
warranty, it was immediately honored, no questions, just exchanged it).
However, the WalMart service personnel were not attentive to detail. For
example, they did not clean the mounting area, and only superficially
cleaned the cable end clamps. I redid it myself at home. Now, this
accounts for two battery purchases over the 18 years I had the car. I
think I got 5 years on the original Honda battery, then 8 years on the
first WalMart one. I sold the vehicle with the second battery in place
after 5 years. That was the one that failed under warranty, after a year I
think.
The starter battery in my camper is due, as it is pushing 10 years. It is
a Bosch from Pep Boys, and has the proper vents for attaching tubing to the
outside. I do not know where a Pep Boys is here in Spokane. What battery
can I buy locally with the vents?
mcneely
On Sun, Jul 29, 2018 at 2:54 AM, Cary Chiang <ccchiang1@gmail.com> wrote:
> When I've had to return a Walmart battery under warranty without a
> receipt,, they simply use the manufacture date that is printed on a small
> colored round sticker stuck on top, as the purchase date. Since I'm
> careful to select the newest battery on the rack when buying (usually
> within 1-2 months of manufacture), I don't lose too much warranty period.
>
> Cary
>
> On Sat, Jul 28, 2018 at 8:59 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hold on to the self-destructing receipt if you want any warranty love
> from
> > Walmart.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > > Wiadomość napisana przez Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> w dniu
> > 28.07.2018, o godz. 13:26:
> > >
> > > Yes. I have them in both buses and the Mercedes. One’s ten years old.
> > The others are about six. Not a single problem except that the prices
> have
> > increased. They were about $75 when I bought them. They’re about $100
> now.
> > Warranty? WalMarts are flipping everywhere.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > >> On Jul 28, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM
> >
> > wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Reading off my phone...hadn’t se n this message. I take this as
> > >> confirmation that the Walmart 41 batteries were good.
> > >>
> > >> Is it still true today, 6 years later?
> > >>
> > >> Cheers, gabby.
> > >>
> > >>> On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 5:24 AM JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> I have been using Walmart's group 41 batteries for years and I'm
> really
> > >>> happy with them. They hold up well, last a long time - just be sure
> to
> > >>> keep them serviced. Like all wet plate batteries, eventually there
> is a
> > >>> water loss and distilled water must be added. Keep an eye on that and
> > >>> they will last a long time. That size does completely fill the
> battery
> > box.
> > >>>
> > >>> John
> > >>>
> > >>>> On 12/27/2012 2:25 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> > >>>> I still think the best bang for the buck is a standard group 41
> > battery
> > >>>> under the driver's seat. With a good warranty, (Wal-Mart), just
> > replace
> > >>> when
> > >>>> they fail or even get weak. If you really need more capacity you
> will
> > >>> have
> > >>>> to give up space someplace else anyway.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Dennis
> > >>>>
> > >>>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> > Behalf
> > >>> Of
> > >>>> Tim Whynot
> > >>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 10:31 PM
> > >>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > >>>> Subject: Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
> > >>>>
> > >>>> For as much as a yellow top costs and @ 48a/h, maybe a better
> > solution is
> > >>>> the Werker 44a/h that does fit in the drivers battery box without
> > >>>> modification. I have one under the seat and two under the sink, I
> > could
> > >>> not
> > >>>> be happier with their performance.
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> >
>
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