My 09S550 has a AGM battery under the hood but there is a bulkhead between it and the engine bay so I guess it would stay cooler
--FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 2, 2023, at 11:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > <[email protected]> wrote: > > What is the opinion on AGM batteries in under hood applications in older > vehicles? I need to buy a battery for this 73 450SL and can get the economy > walmart or parts store battery for anywhere from $89-$109, or can get the AGM > for $179. I seem to recall hearing that AGM batteries are not recommended > for use when battery is in the engine compartment but not sure if that is > just a old wives tale or there is actually truth to or. OR, if there would > even be advantage in this case. This would be an infrequently driven car. > > BTW got the old D Jet 4.5 fired up and running today after being stored in a > garage not started in the great white north for the last 8 or 9 years. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
