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from: Mark Hofmann
date: 2012-09-16 09:39:12
subject: Battery replacement time of the year.

The early fall season is battery replacement time of the year.  

I have been alternating driving my 2012 Charger and my 2002 Monte Carlo -
every other week (mixing some days riding the HD when the weather permits).
 

I went out to drive the Monte Carlo yesterday morning and got the weak
battery "click click clicking" noise.  Wouldn't turn over.  Then
I was trying to think when the battery was last replaced - and it seemed
like it wasn't that long ago.

I keep everything logged when I do anything with my vehicles and took a
look. Turns out the battery was replaced exactly 3 years ago - on a 3 year
warranty battery.  The years seem to go by much faster as you get older.. 
Doesn't seem like 3 years, as I remember replacing it like it was
yesterday.  

I recharged it and it starts again, but it will probably have to be
replaced as I figure it will go dead again.  They just don't make long
lasting batteries like they used to.  

Does anyone have any recommendations for decent batteries?  

I currently have a Sears Diehard - Gold in the Monte Carlo.  At least it
lasted as long as the warranty, which some don't even do that.  

- Mark
  
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