Sears Die-Hard (Or Die-Easy)

scotttu · Mar 26, 2011

Bought a Die-hard in 2007, I realize that's 6 years so it's time to replace it.
It's needed replacing for about 2 years, never used it that often. Don't think I got my money's worth out of it, but part of that is my fault for not driving my rocco more often.

Well that time has changed, so I went to Sears, and they don't carry a "42" model for the Scirocco anymore - has to be custom ordered.

WTF??

Chris16vRocco · Mar 26, 2011

It's not a very common size for a battery. Very few vehicles use it. Try a group 47, it's a similar size and much more common.

polov8 · Mar 26, 2011

2007 is 4 years ago

Iroczgirl · Mar 26, 2011

Hehe, I sell lots of group 42's. In stock.

You can use a group 41 too though, just a little longer and more cranking power. :thumbup:

scotttu · Mar 27, 2011

Iroc- where you at? I may come over that way - any price discount?

My car may be pre tty but the battery tray is not - it's the only thing on hte car that absolutely NEEDS replacing and I just never got around to it....

N1ch · Mar 27, 2011

Walmart carry's that size battery.

scotttu · Mar 27, 2011

Ya walmart has it for $82, looked yesterday - and I might just go do that tomorrow, weather dependent - they are carrying Johnson Control batteries too, very good from what I understand.

Iroczgirl · Mar 28, 2011

scotttu said:
Iroc- where you at? I may come over that way - any price discount?

I work in Bothell. Probably a little far for you.

Your local Napa will have them too and if you're a AAA member you get a 7% discount.

Price wise I think a group 41 and 42 are the same, so you could benefit from getting a group 41.

A battery tender is also a good idea if you don't use the car very often. Or at the very least a battery disconnect switch.

scotttu · Mar 28, 2011

Iroczgirl said:
I work in Bothell. Probably a little far for you.

A battery tender is also a good idea if you don't use the car very often. Or at the very least a battery disconnect switch.

Ya I get over that way occasionally but unless there's some VW event probably not

Since I restored the car I plan to leave it in the driveway more often, I have a truck canopy to repaint in the garage, a rowboat to restore....so it's time to start driving it!!!

17 years I've had this car, she's 99% restored...Gotta drive her!!

A1peopleS2wagons · Mar 28, 2011

Iroczgirl said:
Hehe, I sell lots of group 42's. In stock.

You can use a group 41 too though, just a little longer and more cranking power. :thumbup:

You sell auto part's.
I cant find a fuel filter,exh gasket's,what else.
I have a Interstate megatron 2 MT-47.
The heat WILL kill it with in 3 years.So at the 34th month I will try to swap it out again.
I have warantied it once already.
110 dollars out the door.
Oh I got it from the Interstate Battery store it self,not a independent service station.

echassin · Mar 28, 2011

Iroczgirl said:
A battery tender is also a good idea if you don't use the car very often.

This. I've had betteries become completely useless after letting them drain just once, even when fairly new. Not just cars but when my mower sat all winter.

I don't want a bunch of battery tenders lying around, so I start everything once a month, which works well.

echassin · Mar 28, 2011

Iroczgirl said:
I work in Bothell.

Oh, and I don't know if this means I need therapy or medication, but at first glance I thought this said "I work in a Brothel" :sly:

That is all, sorry for the highjack.

81type53 · Mar 29, 2011

Battery

I have a Deka battery In my 911. Installed It In '99 with a negative terminal cut off switch and It Is still cranking. First five years It was outside for all four seasons, covered of course. A $10 terminal cut off Is the way to go If It's not your daily driver.:thumbup:

TheTimob · Mar 29, 2011

Batteries are a wear item in cars. Even if you don't use the car, it will still corrode internally.

In fact, if you don't use it often - the battery will wear out sooner. Keeping the battery fully charged is important to the length of its life.

Battery technology has advanced a bit since our cars were produced. Now a much smaller battery can put out WAY more power than required. Even some motorcycle batteries are capable of starting a Scirocco.

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Iroczgirl

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81type53

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