Don

I attached a Mercury Mystique as a helper. It didn't work out so good so I pulled the battery out to replace it and also note the black window. I removed the caps and could see no water. I added water and a slow charge. I reinstalled it and it now works fine. I don't know how long it will last but it appears that an periodic check of the water level is in order.

 

GTO JUDGE

It's possible to cause a power surge or spike in voltage causing damage to your on board computer when disconnecting the leads. Once the car with a dead battery is jumped its recommended to turn the headlights on to absorb any spikes in power. I read there are jumper cables now with a "computer protector" on the leads to prevent power surge.

I've instructed my wife some time ago, DO NOT under any circumstances jump someone's car if they have a dead battery, I don't want to risk any damage from people not knowing any better.

CHOICE - ...jump start a car

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LOWET

You don't have to spend all that cash for a Optima when a normal replacement battery will work just as good. I called my Speed Shop and they hooked me up with a INTERSTATE Battery for about $80.00 with a 3 year warranty. I don't use my car very often so I use a Battery Tender and leave it hooked up all the time. When I want to go for a ride I just unplug the quick disconnect and off I go.

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Red Top = Starting

Yellow Top = Deep cycle

Both batteries can be used for starting, but the yellow top is designed for discharging and recharging, where the red top can't handle that kind of service. Most people that get the yellow top have stereo or power accessories that require a deep cycle battery.

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