Time for a new battery..

[BadGTho]

with 10+ years to its credit.. my OE battery is weakening and the car is slow to crank when it sits.

i did some reading and Douglas (who made the oE battery) is now gone and the dealer uses Exide.. the cheapest I found was about $100 plus shipping.

I did some reading and an MTP 91 from interstate is a good replacement. it's a bit shorter but fits due to the multiple anchor points in the trunk, it's vented and more powerful.

I went with a generic Deka group 91 that i got through a wholesaler we deal with at work.,. $77 with the vent kit.

I am pleased so far.. but i def will not get 10 years out of it.

[Nik99]

Hey man thanks for the info on the batteries.

Mine's got 11+ years on it so i've def been thinking about a replacement, but probably will wait until next spring.

I'm really impressed with the longevity of the OES battery. I've never seen a battery last this long, especially considering the temp cycling in the Northeast.

Do you think the current BMW supplier battery will last 10 years? I'm just saying it maybe worth the extra 20 bucks to get the genuine article and some extra peace of mind.

[Roland H]

The MTP-91 is probably the best unless you're looking for a lightweight battery.

[BadGTho]

Originally Posted by Nik99

Hey man thanks for the info on the batteries.

Mine's got 11+ years on it so i've def been thinking about a replacement, but probably will wait until next spring.

I'm really impressed with the longevity of the OES battery. I've never seen a battery last this long, especially considering the temp cycling in the Northeast.

Do you think the current BMW supplier battery will last 10 years? I'm just saying it maybe worth the extra 20 bucks to get the genuine article and some extra peace of mind.

My OE has 10 yrs on it.. still not totally dead.. but weak enough.

No, this new battery will not last 10 years.
Our OE battery was made by douglas... if you go to BMW now they will sell you an Exide... the exide will not last 10 years for sure.

To that end.. no battery should last 10 years... not even close!

[Chernandez]

hey BadGTho,
im looking to buy a new battery can you give me more info on how i can get a good one on my 95 318i. please
how can i get a generic Deka group 91?

[BadGTho]

look in your local yellow pages and see if you have any places that just sell batteries.. in the case of mine, the place is called Midstate.. they sell their own private label batteries made by Deka.

[Chernandez]

alright thanks
know how i can find out an information on tire rodes and lower control arms?

[BadGTho]

Originally Posted by Chernandez

alright thanks
know how i can find out an information on tire rodes and lower control arms?

tire rodes?

did you mean tie rods?

www.realoem.com

[Chernandez]

yes. yes i did.
sorry for the spelling. i took one off at the pick ur part and now i just wanted to know if there is a trick to putting them on?