MAC Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Today I drove to the local supermarket to pick up a few things. When I came out--Nothing--Not even a click--everything was totally dead. I figured the positive cable needed a bit of cleaning, so I took my trusty 5/16-inch wrench and proceeded to unscrew the cable. Well, next thing I know is the whole terminal fell out. Luckily there was a car parts store about a quarter mile away so I walk there and bought a NASCAR Extreme battery with a 9-year warranty ($114/with tax & core charge). Tomorrow I'm taking the defective one back to Wal-Mart for a pro-rated refund starting November 2004. Oh, one of the store's personnel gave me a ride back. I'll tell ya, when this kind of nonsense happens I don't sweat it--There's nothing you can do about it except deal with it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 To paraphrase W.C. Fields, "Never trust a battery with two terminals." -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 To paraphrase W.C. Fields, "Never trust a battery with two terminals." Well that was a streeeeeetch, but I'll let you have it. Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurlee Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Your attitiude about the whole situation is commendable! I quit getting worked up over stuff 3 years ago - I only work to change what I can and leave the rest alone - and my life (and those around me) is much more pleasant. Best thing I ever did. Scott 1996 El Dorado 2006 STS 2000 Corvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackc Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Don't you just hate all the cheap crap out there that we have to be so careful to avoid? When it comes to batteries, I'm an Interstate man. Never had one let me down...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 "My Battery Fell Apart" Was it *THIS* bad?? There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 "My Battery Fell Apart" Was it *THIS* bad?? I don't think anything could be that bad. I'm not sure what I'm lookin at. Are those battery posts--or what's left of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 I don't think anything could be that bad. I'm not sure what I'm lookin at. Are those battery posts--or what's left of them? :lol: See this post: http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=13519 . Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychodad Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 never heard of one coming unglued like that before-had fits trying to find the problem when a terminal end rotted under the rubber where ya couldn't see it! no problem with it since that renewal............................................red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Mac, et all, Regarding a battery's durability: A number of years ago my wife (with a helping hand from our 2-year old), managed to trim a utility pole to half its width using the right-front fender of our '74 Malibu wagon. The end of the bumper was inside the battery when I got there and acid was every where. Yep, it started just fine - although I had to change the tire and the lower A-fram was a bit crumpled, (the rim was on the ground all the way home). For a detailed (a bit wordy and a tad in depth perhaps) explanation of why a given component fails and another hangs on forever, please refer to the following link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncertainty_principle Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 For a detailed explanation of why a given component fails and another hangs on forever, please refer to the following link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncertainty_principle So the cat died? Or not? And dammit, don't you say both! Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterset Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I am confused, that picture is not a battery - right? - isn't it a alternater or starter armiture? if it is, I think someone needs more than a battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 i swear by the GEL batteries, specially when they sit in the cabin. i switched about 4 years ago and have never looked back. i use on the cars, bike, airplane, off-road 4x4 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychodad Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 GEL batteries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 I am confused, that picture is not a battery - right? - isn't it a alternater or starter armiture? Yes, that is Cyr's starter GEL batteries? Optima Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 GEL batteries? OPTIMA Red Top batteries are built to withstand the abuse Trucks, SUV's and 4x4's experience on and off-road. SPIRALCELL Technology immobilizes the internal components of the battery, enabling OPTIMA batteries to withstand incredible amounts of vibration The sealed cells make the battery spill-proof, even if you install it on its side! This prevents external gassing and leaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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