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The Golfmk OFF-TOPIC chat (Part 11)
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avenali312
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Mableton, GA
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
My current one is supposed to be 600 CCA. It tested 312 and 358 at the two places I went today.
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hairyblackrabbit
Powerful like a gorilla
- Location
- 01440
Looking for a redhead with an frs. Is there one here?
How has lugod done regionally in stx with the focus?
How has lugod done regionally in stx with the focus?
merkeyterkey
The Real FLATTIRE
- Location
- Pawnee, IN
I replaced my OEM with a Duralast Gold from Autozone and it wasn't more than a year when I started noticing slow starts. As far as I can tell there really isn't a substitute to the OEM battery
eurocars
5/17/15 - Never forget
- Location
- Indianapolis
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI
Die hards from sears are decent, both the ones in the dailys are on 6 years and going strong. Its usually what I buy for an OEM replacement
avenali312
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Mableton, GA
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
Yeah, this is my second CarQuest OE battery replacement. Got a second one because the first one died prematurely, so warranty replacement. I'm hoping I can just get cash back for the pro-rated amount since this is the second one that hasn't lasted even half its lifespan (according to the sticker).
Went with a OEM but have a battery tender on it due to my GTI not leaving the garage often. Got 6 years out of the first one, and it probably had a few years left but was replaced by the dealership when they couldn't figure out my no start issue that ended up be a bad ground strap on the starter.
avenali312
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Mableton, GA
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
I'm going to try to fight with CarQuest/Advanced Auto to see if I can get cash back instead of a replacement if the CCA doesn't improve after I get it on a charger. Voltage this morning after sitting overnight was 12.40 and after commuting about 30 minutes to work was at 12.50 (with the car off). With the car running, I'm seeing about 13.55 (with A/C and lights on).
If they go for the cash refund, I'll pick up another OEM battery. The OEM lasted at least twice as long as the last two I've had.
Edit: Looking it up in the parts catalog, it's interesting to see that the OEM battery listed (either 000915105AD or 000915105AG, I'm not sure which) is only 330-380 CCA whereas my current one is 600, but reading 350.
If they go for the cash refund, I'll pick up another OEM battery. The OEM lasted at least twice as long as the last two I've had.
Edit: Looking it up in the parts catalog, it's interesting to see that the OEM battery listed (either 000915105AD or 000915105AG, I'm not sure which) is only 330-380 CCA whereas my current one is 600, but reading 350.
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merkeyterkey
The Real FLATTIRE
- Location
- Pawnee, IN
Smart. How much are OEM batterys?
avenali312
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Mableton, GA
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
Quick check says $108 online. That's just looking at the local dealer though. I think that's cheaper than this piece of shit I have in there now.
merkeyterkey
The Real FLATTIRE
- Location
- Pawnee, IN
Seriously, I paid ~$150 for mine
g60_corrado_91
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- IL
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI 6MT Pkg 1
Even if it was $150, if they last a lot longer, it ends up being cheaper in the long run not to mention less of a hassle. My original battery lasted 7 or 8 years and it gets to 100 degrees here and down to -20. My car has been garaged most of its life but it does sit out during work (when it was a daily). I replaced mine before winter so it never officially left me stranded but after replacing it, I realized how close it was to doing so. The new one was definitely better.
das_fast
Blaine Likes Men
- Location
- Cibolo, TX
g60_corrado_91
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- IL
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI 6MT Pkg 1
das_fast
Blaine Likes Men
- Location
- Cibolo, TX
LOL
Sorry about your tranny. I hope you get him fixed
Sorry about your tranny. I hope you get him fixed