My Wal Mart battery (group 49) just died and it had leaked battery acid through the vent hose and around the battery itself.

So the fun now begins trying to find a replacement battery. Walmart no longer carries the group size 49 and my local store was out of stock on the 94R version.

Now, every other "94R" battery I have found does not feature a vented cap system. Should I really be concerned about retaining this feature?

Is there a red Optima unit now that will fit the stock tray?

Thanks,
Eric

 

Eric,
East Penn Mfg. under Sears/Napa labels and their own Deka brand, has a vent tube kit attached------------------

 

Thanks!

I believe these batteries are also sold at Oreilly's/Kragen stores.

 

Gee, since the front "trunk" lid is not sealed near the battery, I too wonder why the vent is needed.

 

If you want an Optima this plate works wells. Others have posted an install without a modified tray but I've used this and it works great. http://yellowdogmotorsports.com/details.php?id=104

 

Thanks for the link!


Just a note, I was unable to power up the car through the power stud inside the fuse box in order to open the trunk. I ended up using the cigarette lighter method.

Is this a bad sign?