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Old 04-14-2005, 09:52 AM
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Default Our batteries don't seem to last long...
I was in at the local Jiffy Lube this morning to get my oil changed. They do it on the cheap ($20 since I usually have a coupon and bring my own oil/filter) and, at this shop, are very meticulous. Anyway, one guy hooked up some wires to my battery and measured its output. The battery is rated at 570 cold-cranking amps (CCA) but is only putting out 429 @ 12.7v. AFAIK, the battery was new in August of 2002 when I purchased the car used (dealer's word). Every two years for a battery seems weak.
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Default Ugh... Jiffy Lube. Sounds like they are trying to sell you a battery.
I've heard too many horror stories about Jiffy Lube to even consider taking any car there.

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i still have the oem battery, took delivery of the car 10/ 99, car is outside 24/7/365
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I am on my 3rd battery 04/00 build date. Damn stereo equipment.
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Shame on you for not changing your own oil.
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Default What a minute. They charge $20 WITH a coupon and you bring oil and filter?
That's absurd.
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Default I work a lot of hours, have no garage, and PITA to dispose of oil....
for $20 I think I can pay someone else to do it
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Default I watched these guys. They're good. They printed out a report about the battery levels...
are you saying that I shouldn't trust them? I guess there's always a chance that they make the machines "lie".
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Default $20 seems fair for the labor, oil disposal, fluid top off, etc. Disposing of oil hassle is enough...
to make me feel OK paying someone else $20.
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Default Bah - dispose at any auto parts store. The weather is nice now - do it in the street!
j/k, but not Jiffy Lube!
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