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Hi. I have been driving C class for 3 yrs now and it seems like the battery is running low. I like to know if I should replace it ASAP. Should I have M-benz dealer to do it or should I buy aftermarket batteries out there? How much can I expect to spend if i have the dealer to replace it with new one? Thank you for your advice.
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What leads you to believe the "battery is running low". Hard to crank on cold NE mornings??, or what..Have the batt load tested. If is OEM, and 3 years old, you may be looking at the near end of useful life. If it needs replacement, to me that's a crap shoot. There are tons of good batteries out there. Interstate is one of them, and they are reasonably priced..
------------------ Jeff L 1987 300e 1989 300e 1987 BMW 325 [This message has been edited by jeffsr (edited 02-12-2000).] |
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Interstate is one of the best you can buy. I'd get the MTP93. It is very high amperage.
------------------ Benzmac: 1981 280GE SWB 1987 16V ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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Thanks both of you for your advice. I will get the Interstate MTP 63. My question is will it fit 1997 C-230 perfectly without any kind of modification?....like rewiring and stuff. My car has a little over 37k mileage. Isn't battry replacement under factory warrenty? I don't know this for sure. Please help. Also, where can i buy MTP 63 and how much can i expect to spend on it? Thank you again.
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Expect to spend about $75.00 or so. Actual price will depend on where you buy it. I don't think batteries are covered under new vehicle warranty unless it fails after you drive out of the showroom, but, again, I am not sure about that. No problems with connectors for hookup. Should drop right in, if not a perfect fit, then they will be able to get you an exact replacement. You shouild be able to find interstate distributors in the yellow pages. One place that I know of is Auto Zone.
------------------ Jeff L 1987 300e 1989 300e 1987 BMW 325 [This message has been edited by jeffsr (edited 02-14-2000).] |
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