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Old 08-10-2013, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe View Post
Well, yes, they will fit, but when I checked them out @ AutoZone several years ago, their best CCA battery was 650 IIRC. The MB diesels are going to need the 750 CCA, as a minimum.

-IF, I am correct on the above info., which I may not be. Pls correct me if I am wrong, folks. I'm here to learn, TOO!
The Optima's are all one shape and too tall to fit in W123 diesels afaik. I was in Autozone today and learned they have a Platinum line of AGM batteries. The H8-AGM will fit the W123 and cost $169. That's what I'd buy if I need a battery. No more battery acid corroding your car out!

This thing weighs 62 lbs!. The group 49 Duralast Gold weighs 53 lbs where the regular red Duralast group 49 is 42 lbs.
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