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S_PILOT · 03-26-2006, 11:18 AM

hi folks,

we have an '02 S we bought 5 months ago in October. What a solid car.

We have not been driving it as much as we would like this winter, so of course, the battery is not holding a charge on our short drives. Instead of doing the charging thing, i was just going to get a new battery. Figure 2.5 years on the OEM is all I can expect in this climate!

Question. As a Porsche newb, I'm not sure what the hose is that comes off the left side of the OEM battery. I was hoping to buy a Diehard or Optima. will I be able to re-attach this hose, and what is it for(electrolyte overflow)?

thanks!

03-26-2006, 11:18 AM	#1
S_PILOT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 47	New battery recommendations? hi folks, we have an '02 S we bought 5 months ago in October. What a solid car. We have not been driving it as much as we would like this winter, so of course, the battery is not holding a charge on our short drives. Instead of doing the charging thing, i was just going to get a new battery. Figure 2.5 years on the OEM is all I can expect in this climate! Question. As a Porsche newb, I'm not sure what the hose is that comes off the left side of the OEM battery. I was hoping to buy a Diehard or Optima. will I be able to re-attach this hose, and what is it for(electrolyte overflow)? thanks! __________________ 2002 Boxster S-Guards Red 2004 Corvette Z06-non stock track star 2004 Cayenne S-daily driver 2002 Toyota Tundra 4x4-daily driver Last edited by S_PILOT; 03-26-2006 at 11:37 AM.