Hi, i've posted here before, but never for something like this. I have a 2002 WRX, with just under 80k on it. It is cranking extremely slow in the mornings now, sometimes requiring a jump. It is fine the rest of the day (it gets driven alot, and gets turned off and on about 20-30 times a day). Once it sits overnight, same thing. I know it is getting colder (i'm in NJ), but the battery is not that old. I have checked that there are no lights or anything staying on, and checked the water level in the battery. Are these batteries just CRAP? I cant justify using my extended warrantee (with $100 deductible) for a battery, when I can get an interstate battery for $60. I am SURE they will run a "charging system diagonostic" on it, just to bump up the price. I was told NOT to "load test" it by disconnecting the battery while running to check the alternator. Should I just put a damn battery in it, or risk getting stranded somewhere?
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19 years ago