Need help finding a replacement battery for my coupe - Page 2 - G35Driver

Aug 11, 2008 | 01:56 PM

#16

Shakuya88

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From: Massachusetts

How old is it? The optima I got has a 3 year warrenty on it...gurenteed to stay in top shape and always able to hold a full charge. See if it's still under warrenty.

Aug 24, 2008 | 12:39 PM

#17

HiTechOilCo

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Originally Posted by nyckid

My car has been sitting in the garage for about 2 months now with a dead battery, or so I'm hoping thats the case.

I am curious for those who got replacement batteries for your car. What kind did you get and how much? My original plan was to go to Sears and purchase a die hard battery for $79 I believe. Not sure if it's a lifetime warranty.

But anything to revive my dead car. I'm hoping the car will start if I get a new battery... Damn optima. I will never waste $200 on that again.

Hi nyckid. There may very well be nothing wrong with the battery at all, but there may be a drain on the battery, (like maybe an alarm system?), or something else, that would drag down any brand battery. Regardless, two months is a long time for a car to be sitting and it is a good idea to occassionally start the vehicle and run it for a while. This will keep the battery charged and also keep oil and fluids circulating to resist rust and corrossion build up.

Recharge the battery with a good battery charger and give it a whirl. I think you may find the battery doesn't need replacing. If per chance the battery doesn't accept a recharge, then just take it back to where you bought it and they will cover it under warranty and save you money.