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Old 06-25-2007, 05:03 PM
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Default Re: Dead battery and oil life question

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Originally Posted by Hal
Has anyone put in an Optima or other battery and had it go dead???


Not Yet, after having my H3 for just 3 months I was listening to my monsoon with the engine cut off for nearly 20 minutes. The battery was drained and I had to get a jump. I was doing allot of short range commuting and the battery died again. I found that you need to go above 55mph to before the battery will regain a charge. I did that and still the battery died. The battery was under warranty, but would take over a day to get it and installed.. I just said f* it and installed the following. I also had to use a Dremel drill to increase the connector holes:

Still hold juice like a charm and has a wicked crank at -15 degrees F.



http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/red_top_battery.asp

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