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      11-22-2011, 01:10 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by nate96 View Post
Why would you let the dealer replace it? Takes all of 5 minutes to do.

My factory battery died after having the car for 15 months. Being a sunday I ran to Wally world that was just a few blocks away and grabbed an Energizer battery that they had on the shelf. It got her started. All that mattered at the time. BMW would not warranty the factory battery so I purchased an Optima Red Top. It has been in the car now for 2 winters and doing great. This will be the third winter.
Thanks for the input. I haven't actually taken a look at what was involved. I assumed battery replacement on a BMW might be a little more involved. I understand there is a tube vent involved? Did your replacement battery involve a tube vent?
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