Battery
04-11-2011, 04:06 PM
#23
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Here ya go whopper, a link to the Advance Auto parts listing for the Autocraft Gold, which coincidentally we put in the '06 last week....at least the old one pooped out in a good spot, and not some late night in Charlotte.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/1/2...art-90-t5.html
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/1/2...art-90-t5.html
04-11-2011, 07:44 PM
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These batteries will become more and more common with the many cars now using them under the back seat. The Lacrosse, Malibu, Aura, Cruze etc all have the battery under the back seat. I am not sure but I think even the Camaro has it under the seat inside now too.
I did find this on the Optima web site in their fittment section.
2.Trunk/Interior Mounting – If your battery is mounted inside the passenger compartment or trunk (common in many European makes), the battery must be vented to the outside of the vehicle. OPTIMA group 27, 51, 78, 34C, and 31 batteries all have ports for connecting a vent hose.
One of these should work in a HHR. I will check into this.
I did find this on the Optima web site in their fittment section.
2.Trunk/Interior Mounting – If your battery is mounted inside the passenger compartment or trunk (common in many European makes), the battery must be vented to the outside of the vehicle. OPTIMA group 27, 51, 78, 34C, and 31 batteries all have ports for connecting a vent hose.
One of these should work in a HHR. I will check into this.
Just for S&G's I included a pic of a 384V string of 12V battery "jars" with spill containment... There's some dangerous DC power density here!
04-12-2011, 05:34 AM
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Here ya go whopper, a link to the Advance Auto parts listing for the Autocraft Gold, which coincidentally we put in the '06 last week....at least the old one pooped out in a good spot, and not some late night in Charlotte.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/1/2...art-90-t5.html
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/1/2...art-90-t5.html
09-11-2012, 10:22 AM
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I hate to bring such an old thread back to life, but after running my radio while working outside I had a dead battery. Since I didn't run it all that long (about 45 minutes), I am thinking that it may need to be replaced soon.
I'm just wondering what those of you that have recently replaced your battery have been doing?
Since this thread is so old, just wondering if there any new alternatives to the 90T5 and if those of you who replaced with batteries without the vent have had any issues?
I'm just wondering what those of you that have recently replaced your battery have been doing?
Since this thread is so old, just wondering if there any new alternatives to the 90T5 and if those of you who replaced with batteries without the vent have had any issues?
09-11-2012, 11:41 AM
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I run two batteries, one the original without vent tube and one Optima. When the original goes dead I will replace with another Optima. The batteries are only connected when the fuel pump is running.
There will be others who will point out the “safety” of this ventless practice. However, I remember my family and myself running the old VWs with the battery under the rear seat.
I have had the same problems with this vehicle(and others) as you, forgetting to turn things off or running too long without the engine running. The last occurrence was recently when I rotated the tires and used the reset procedure for the TMPS and I forgot to turn the ignition off afterwards. Came back to a dead battery.
There will be others who will point out the “safety” of this ventless practice. However, I remember my family and myself running the old VWs with the battery under the rear seat.
I have had the same problems with this vehicle(and others) as you, forgetting to turn things off or running too long without the engine running. The last occurrence was recently when I rotated the tires and used the reset procedure for the TMPS and I forgot to turn the ignition off afterwards. Came back to a dead battery.
09-11-2012, 11:42 AM
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Replaced mine in July 2011, but got one with a vent from Autozone. It was kind of pricey at about $120, but I should be good for a while. Mine went downhill quick once it started to go, so you should be prepared.
09-12-2012, 01:38 AM
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