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Just what I needed...
While on my way to go get in the monte this morning hoping i could sell my quad so i could do some performance mods to her,got in put key in wouldn't even turn over.Perfect! But just picked up a new battery tonight all though i'd rather spend the money to fix my gauge motors or my windsheild wiper motor(maybe fuse also,havent checked),its the Legend 75.Also realized im fast approching 100k:(
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I'm expecting mine to go this winter, it's original so I figure it's done it's job and more
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Duralast's Gold has gotten good reviews. :)
I run a red top though, had I known about the Gold I would have gotten one instead, much cheaper. |
Originally Posted by oneslowmonte
(Post 386746)
I'm expecting mine to go this winter, it's original so I figure it's done it's job and more
Originally Posted by Jomao_o
(Post 386749)
Duralast's Gold has gotten good reviews. :)
I run a red top though, had I known about the Gold I would have gotten one instead, much cheaper. |
We got a battery place by me that sells good batterys cheap i got my ac delco for $30
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Wow,thats amazing:)
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So I'm guessing your temp gauge is one of them that is screwy, hey 100k now a days is nothing! lots of vehicles are considered low mileage around here with 120k for cars and 150k for some older trucks like 97-04 is considered low by local dealers here seems kinda sad
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my dads 3 cars have well over 160-240k miles on them and they still run like they are braught off the assembely line. i think it is all about mantenence of the vehicle. i have seen some that has the same and look great but run poor. i think it is a flip of a coin on the vehicles out there but it is most of what we car lovers do to keep them in prestene running order to our liking
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ps chevyboy i always liked that insterment panel but sorry that you had to spend funds on some thing that you didnt want to spend on. bright side is you fixed one gremline problem
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Totally agreed its a chance of luck on a vehicle I use to never even look at a vehicle with more than 130k now for the right price I've been considering an LS with leather and a sunroof and 242k as a backup car for winter
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
(Post 386765)
We got a battery place by me that sells good batterys cheap i got my ac delco for $30
04ChevyBoy sorry for your problems. I'm sure I'll need a battery soon. Happens every time I buy a used car. |
Yup Ellis Battery, one of there main warehouse is just down the road from me, great batteries at good prices
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Originally Posted by BlackRainSS
(Post 386787)
So I'm guessing your temp gauge is one of them that is screwy, hey 100k now a days is nothing! lots of vehicles are considered low mileage around here with 120k for cars and 150k for some older trucks like 97-04 is considered low by local dealers here seems kinda sad
Originally Posted by monte07
(Post 386799)
my dads 3 cars have well over 160-240k miles on them and they still run like they are braught off the assembely line. i think it is all about mantenence of the vehicle. i have seen some that has the same and look great but run poor. i think it is a flip of a coin on the vehicles out there but it is most of what we car lovers do to keep them in prestene running order to our liking
Originally Posted by monte07
(Post 386805)
ps chevyboy i always liked that insterment panel but sorry that you had to spend funds on some thing that you didnt want to spend on. bright side is you fixed one gremline problem
Originally Posted by BlackRainSS
(Post 386808)
Totally agreed its a chance of luck on a vehicle I use to never even look at a vehicle with more than 130k now for the right price I've been considering an LS with leather and a sunroof and 242k as a backup car for winter
Originally Posted by Forvettes
(Post 386822)
Sounds like Ellis.
04ChevyBoy sorry for your problems. I'm sure I'll need a battery soon. Happens every time I buy a used car.
Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
(Post 386823)
Yup Ellis Battery, one of there main warehouse is just down the road from me, great batteries at good prices
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That's a NAPA battery right? I had a new one like that installed in my Monte when I bought it due to having a dead cell in the battery that was in the car. That was after having to get it flat bedded back to the dealer after only about 5 days or so.......:(
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We have an Interstate Battery here and they sold scratch and dent battery's for 30 to 40 bucks depending on the size. I don't think they sell them to walk in customers anymore tho. So the last 2 battery's I've bought have been duralast gold's.
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The Fall/Winter weather tends to expose batteries and alternators that are borderline. The lower temps put a greater demand on them. If you need to replace your battery and thinking about the Optima brand you'd be better off with a Yellow top versus a Red top - especially if you have high demand components like an audio system. They can handle the constant demand and charge/discharge cycles better than the Red top. If you run multiple batteries the Yellow top is also a better choice.
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Be glad your problems aren't serious :)
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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
(Post 386835)
That's a NAPA battery right? I had a new one like that installed in my Monte when I bought it due to having a dead cell in the battery that was in the car. That was after having to get it flat bedded back to the dealer after only about 5 days or so.......:(
Originally Posted by lougreen03
(Post 386869)
We have an Interstate Battery here and they sold scratch and dent battery's for 30 to 40 bucks depending on the size. I don't think they sell them to walk in customers anymore tho. So the last 2 battery's I've bought have been duralast gold's.
Originally Posted by 03SSLE
(Post 386902)
The Fall/Winter weather tends to expose batteries and alternators that are borderline. The lower temps put a greater demand on them. If you need to replace your battery and thinking about the Optima brand you'd be better off with a Yellow top versus a Red top - especially if you have high demand components like an audio system. They can handle the constant demand and charge/discharge cycles better than the Red top. If you run multiple batteries the Yellow top is also a better choice.
Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
(Post 386914)
Be glad your problems aren't serious :)
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