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Re: Maintenance Free Batteries

My 86 325es came with a maintence battery when I bought it.  No problems so 
far!

Jeff
86 325es
http://jamspot.simplenet.com


> > I skimmed through an article recently that talked about 
>  > attempting the use of "std" maintenance-free batteries on
>  > BMW's. The article talked about the batteries being different
>  > to what BMW normally puts in their cars and that the alternator
>  > not being set up to charge such a battery. The output voltage
>  > the alternator is set up for would not be enough to charge 
>  > such a battery. 
>  > Is this true? I don't mind paying the price of the "real" 
>  > battery, just want to find out the "real" story. 

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