Dealer Story about OEM Batteries vs. Aftermarket
05-20-2009, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='884416' date='May 20 2009, 09:48 AM
Now I'm glad the dealer actually told me this because I would have never known.
11-30-2009, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='884416' date='May 20 2009, 11:48 AM
Now I'm glad the dealer actually told me this because I would have never known.
They just have a funny way of going about doing things and in the process put the fear of god in you. They mostly try the "complicated - doesn't make sense" route that usually leaves the client either angry at the thought of being ripped off or not have any faith in what they are saying! their loss!
Glad you got the issue sorted without any drama ;-)
11-30-2009, 05:53 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i, Silber-grau/grau. Vanilla flavored except for cold WX pkg.
These explosions can and do happen even to under-hood batteries. The hydrogen gas, being lighter than air, builds up under the hood. If you happen to get a spark when opening the hood... Blooey! Happened to a friend of mine. Blew out the side of the battery and sprayed sulfuric acid all over the engine bay. 
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