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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 04:32 PM
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Its been cold here and today and I left the light in my visor on all day. 8 hours later my battery is dead and I need it jumpstarted. I got my car 1 year ago and I have no clue how old the battery is. I heard that its good to fill the fluid in the battery with distilled water. Does it seem like my battery is dying? If so what battery should I get?
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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Default they usually have a date of sale on the top of the battery....

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for warranty reasons. If u can add water to it, its kinda old cause most newer batts are sealed now. Next having a "really" dead battery can damage it even tho it my initally take a charge. Bottom line is if its gettin cold and ur not sure how old it is and u really drained it u might consider a new one. I always try to use optima red top spiral cells if it will fit tho I havent needed one fo my a4 yet. GL
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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I went to crank up the car and the battery is dead. I guess I will have to get one tomorrow. Any advice on different brands, etc?
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