Battery Advice - 1998 E300D-T - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

uberwgn · #31 02-11-2007, 11:42 AM

aklim, I think that is somewhat subjective. IMO, the only battery that I am confident in saying has an edge over the others is Interstate. They produce fine products.

FWIW, the Douglas and DEKA batteries I've purchased from Batteries Plus over the past few years have provided, and continue to provide, flawless service. And delivered at a very fair price.

I may go Interstate and spend the few extra bux.

aklim · #32 02-11-2007, 12:13 PM

Reason I asked is because my AC Delco units were hit or miss, at least with me. Brand new car in 91. 3 months later, battery died. GM changed it for free. 3 months later, died again. They tested the charging system but found nothing wrong. Next one lasted 8 years. A year later, I changed the alternator because I wanted a bigger one. My MB unit is the OEM unit and has been there since 99 or whenever the car was made. 8 yr old batter in a diesel doesn't owe me money but if I had to change it, I want to know if there is something better than OEM.

husk · #33 01-08-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sokoloff

Both of those batteries owe you nothing more. I'd sure change them before winter unless you don't mind taking a chance on them crapping out on you at an inopportune time. You could then always call roadside assistance and have them put it in. If they are under the seat, they must be vented properly. Installing an Optima will preclude the need to vent it. I put an Optima in mine a year ago and am very happy with. I needed the reversed terminal edition to make the cables fit a little better.

Len
'99 E300TD 96,500 miles

I am considering installing a yellow optima in my E300, do you have any fitment issues i.e. its too tall etc. Any problems with the side terminals up top?

sokoloff · #34 01-08-2008, 08:42 AM

I used the red top with the reversed terminals, 34R. That's the typical recommendation for a normal car. Fits fine. The regular red top would put the terminals a little too close to the seat metal for my comfort.