[W126 Coupe] Battery

[Jonathan Hodgman]

I'm w/ Elm.  My sentiments exactly.

Jonathan

On 7/5/2011 11:34 AM, Elm Zobens wrote:

> Lead acid batteries are old technology and I won't buy them for 

> anything but a low budget beater. AGM is the only way to go these days 

> and that is all I will put in any of my Mercs.

> I've spent way too much time and money over the years replacing 

> corroded battery trays etc. In the case of my CL55, the damn lead acid 

> battery leaked and dissolved the plastic housing of the power trunk 

> pump that Benz conveniently located under the battery. Oh yeah, you 

> can't just buy the plastic reservoir either- You need to buy a new pump.

>

> Honestly, for what these cars cost new, you'd think AGM batteries 

> would be standard equipment- Especially if you're gonna hide them in 

> the trunk above a bunch of other pricey components that don't take too 

> kindly to sulfuric acid.

>

> With that said, in my option the Optima is they are crap as well.

> Their goofy 'six-pack' construction and non-standard post location 

> make them more of a pain than they are worth to try and shoe horn into 

> the car.

> I only purchase the Deka Group 49 AGM batteries for my Mercs now.

> The look and fit like the OEM lead acid batteries and the posts are in 

> the proper location so you don't have to rig the tray or cables to 

> make them fit.

> Sure, they cost $185, but they are zero maintenance and exact fit 

> replacements.

>

> IMO, the only thing a lead acid battery is good for is if you are 

> doing a concourse restoration and it must be original down to the 

> choice of battery.

>

> Your mileage may very-

> Elm

>

> 2006 S500 4matic

> 2004 CL55 AMG

> 1986 560 SEC

>

> --- On *Mon, 7/4/11, calvin young /<calvinyoung at cox.net>/* wrote:

>

>

>     From: calvin young <calvinyoung at cox.net>

>     Subject: [W126 Coupe] Battery

>     To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>     Date: Monday, July 4, 2011, 12:53 PM

>

>     Walmart and Sam's and Costco have batteries for great prices

>     $70-80 and 8

>     year warranties, with full replacement for either 3 or 4 years, 3

>     I think.

>

>     Cal>

>

>     >> My battery has finally died,it was a Varta Silver Dynamic ,I

>     have had the

>     >> car for 10 yrs and it was in the car when I bought it so I am not

>     >> complaning.I know the Optima battery has been popular on this

>     site for

>     >> years,so I might consider that route or another Varta.Any

>     thoughts most

>     >> welcome.

>     >>

>     >>

>     >> Kind Regards Dan Gardner 1986 560SEC (euro 220kw)

>     >>

>

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