You don't have CAA in your area?No. It’s included with the battery purchase…. Tend to consider as much as I can making most purchases. Don’t mind doing a bit of research.And , we can’t get AAA here so that makes it more attractive. View attachment 134133
Battery DEAD DEAD DEAD
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Musk Ox and a cart...
No , I checked when I was shopping for insurance . Went with TD . Would have taken the general CAA coverage if available as well but it was not to be.
Do they make for a good steak dinner?
Actually yes. Had 1 in Banff lol...
Sometimes you have to make do . And my damn Musk Ox eats me out of house and home……
The roasts are excellent.
Mine went dead in my garage, I had to use the manual key to get in the door. I couldn't find the pull for the frunk, so I went to get a flashlight. I came back to the car with the flashlight and the door had shut and locked my key inside. I had to get the spare key to get in. I got in but could barely get into the foot well as my wife's car was beside me in the garage. I backed out her car. I finally had enough room to get into the foot well and I found the frunk latch pull. So I watched a video how to take out the shroud. I pulled the shroud off and was able to get the battery. It's heavy and you have to lean over the frunk to get it because it's in the middle of the car, just above the frunk, below the windshield. It wasn't easy to get out but I got it out. Then I went to the dealer, bought a replacement for 350.00. The new battery had a handle, so it's easier to put in. I cut my hand, blood everywhere, cause the space is tight and the metal around it has sharp edges. Anyways, it wasn't easy to do but it wasn't too difficult.
When did this happen and how many km on the odometer ? Sounds like a pain .
Out of curiosity, is there any weight savings going to an AGM battery?
According to Google ...
Yes, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries are significantly lighter than traditional flooded lead-acid batteries.
How much would that help with 0 to 60 or fuel savings ?
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They weigh the same .. that’s fiction.
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Ok so almost 2 weeks living with my new AGM battery …
Everything is working 100% perfectly. ZERO electronic glitches, solid starts … super happy.
I keep my battery tender plugged in … never gonna hurt so why not:
All in all , recommend
Kinda sad that you have to report that when you buy a new product that there has been no issues after 2 weeks...
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AGM isn’t recommended for C8 … and lots of mixed info out there.
Sharing my experience.
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Sadly, I don't know what an AGM Battery is. A 2 week review isn't going to help me out...
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An AGM battery stands for Absorbent Glass Mat battery
It’s a type of lead-acid battery that uses very fine glass fiber mats to absorb and hold the battery’s acid electrolyte, rather than having it slosh around like in traditional flooded lead-acid batteries. This design gives AGM batteries several advantages:
- Spill-proof & maintenance-free: The acid is held in the glass mat, so the battery can be mounted in different positions and doesn’t need water refilling.
- Longer lifespan: They typically last longer than standard flooded batteries under the same conditions.
- Better performance: They handle higher electrical loads, recharge faster, and provide strong bursts of power — great for starting engines.
- Vibration & shock resistance: Ideal for vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and off-road applications.
- Low self-discharge: They hold their charge well when not in use.
They are often used in modern cars with high electrical demands, motorcycles, RVs, boats, and backup power systems.
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Huh? 45 years of car ownership I've never had a battery issue. Crap, just jinxed myself and out of warranty too..
