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Posted by Mark - IN. on August 05, 2004 at 19:34:47 from (64.12.117.10):
In Reply to: Interstate battery warning posted by John (MO) on August 05, 2004 at 14:14:20:
John, that's not uncommon with most manufacturers or suppliers. Years ago, as someone that once sold batteries, one of the highest failure rates I'd seen on "maintenance free" were those manufactured by Delco. They were also one of the most expensive, and had a monthly pro-rate that had you taking out a second mortgage on your home to get one replaced within about the first 24 months life into a 60 month warranty. I'm not saying that they still do because I don't know, but from what you described as they way that the warranty on your battery was pro-rated, it's definately not uncommon. Ever hear of "gel-cell" batteries? They use a solid gel around the plates as opposed to electrolyte, are a cheaper battery used typically for communications - they also have a ten year warranty, although all manufactures will admit that if you get about 4 years out of them, you're lucky. Facter in monthly pro-rating, and after a couple of years, they're not worth their weight in sand, so one would have to pay to have them replaced anyway, and that pertains to most wet-cell (electrolyte) batteries for vehicals as well. Personally, for the money, I've always had the best luck with Prestolite or Exide.
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