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 Message 1297 
 Mark Hofmann to All 
 Battery replacement time of the year. 
 16 Sep 12 09:39:12 
 
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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