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The mechanic told me I had to have an interstate.

Tiny
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The mechanic told me I had to have an interstate battery that costs 170.00 because it had to be vented. Is this true? Why?
Sunday, January 13th, 2013 AT 12:24 AM

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Tiny
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No, I disagree.

I use standard batterys that are about 95-100 and they work just fine. There are other brands beside interstate.

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Sunday, January 13th, 2013 AT 12:25 AM
Tiny
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The mechanic is partially right. You need a vented battery because it's under the backseat in the passenger compartment. There is a vent tube that routes the battery (hydrogen) gas outside.

If you put a standard battery in, the battery gasses will cause corrosion under the seat and a spark could cause an explosion.

I bought a vented duralast from autozone.
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