Karen,
In case you can't find a better price, this battery is available from Sears
for $169.99 and they install if desired.
Kurt Heinrich
OCA# 30442
71 Cutlass Supreme SX Convertible
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From: "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: Olds--battery question
The only way to prevent it is to switch to gel cell battery technology and
buy an Optima battery. Gel cell batteries are not susceptible to sulfation
like liquid lead-acid batteries are. Gel cell batteries will hold charge
for years while a liquid lead-acid battery can loose charge in 2 months
and go dead. An Optima battery will cost you a minimum of $150.00. There
was a price increase about 6 months ago. The best, and correct, Optima
battery to buy for any of our cars is a RedTop Optima Part # 8004-003,
Model # 34/78, CA1000, CCA 800. This Optima battery is the one I use in my
5 vehicles, starting about 5 years ago for the first one, which was in
Thunder. About 3 months ago, I installed one of these batteries in Pat's
2002 Toyota 4-Runner. I had to reverse the battery and extend the battery
cables, since Toyota has the reverse of GM for polarity position on the
battery, just like Ford, but it was more that worth it. Pat now has a
battery that will outlast the life of her 4-Runner.
Costco has a RedTop Optima with 20% less power for about $120.00. I do not
recommend that battery. I would stick with the one I mentioned. above. In
Tucson, there are only 2 places to get Optima batteries, either Costco or
2 of the local speed shops. That means one must install the battery
themselves or find someone willing to install it. Optima's are normally
setup for GM battery installation, so it's a drop in for a GM.
Milton Schick
1964 442 Cutlass
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