Battery replacement? UGH

[UNBROKEN]

I think people make it harder than it is because it’s something new. I can have that panel off in under a minute…it’s just not a big deal. Remove the fasteners and lift the front edge of it up until it pops off the bottom of the glass. It’s super simple.

 

[DaveG ST]

Would anyone try this or has anyone replaced their battery with the Walmart branded one? It does come with a 4 year non-prorated warranty.

 

[SimonsGTS]

Would anyone try this or has anyone replaced their battery with the Walmart branded one? It does come with a 4 year non-prorated warranty.

I haven't tried that one but a 4 year free replacement is pretty good. At the shop I worked at we sold Interstate batteries for years with no issues. We switched to AC Delco and almost every battery we sold was returned for warranty, with Ford batteries only the more expensive Platinum batteries are any good. I've also tried Autozone and DieHard, NAPA claims their batteries are made by Interstate but I don't know what their specs are. Now I stick with Interstate batteries and haven't had any issues.

 

[Jeppo]

This is likely no help at all. Since this battery was made 13 years ago, no telling how many changes in suppliers and specs have occurred. Anyway, this WM battery lasted in my Mini Cooper S until last July.