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Re: Vented Batteries

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Check with your local Interstate Battery Dealer.  That's what I use in ny E30.  It comes with the vent tube and is about the same price as other discount batteries (Champion @ Sam's, etc.)

Al Waschka
BMWCCA 104964

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> Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 11:46:30 -0700
> From: Jonathan Schwartz <jbschwartz@domain.elided>
> Subject: Battery with Vent Tube for under-seat 92 525i
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> I'm trying to replace my under the back seat battery in a '92 525 and=
>  hopefully avoid buying from the dealer at double/triple prices. The first=
>  battery I bought didn't have the vent tube ( I'm holding off installing=
>  it), and I suspect it's a poor idea to go without it...although my BMW=
>  mechanic advised me that it didn't matter.
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> Two questions:=20
> 1) Does it matter?
> 2) Do other OEM manufacturers offer vent tube connections?
> 3) What are we paying the dealer for BMW batteries these days.  Might be=
>  time to bite the bullet.
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> =2E..OK.  That was three questions.
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> Jonathan Schwartz=20
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