Quote, originally posted by ToolGuy » Of course Glass Mat like an Optima battery are the best!why are these ones the best, just curious? Optima, isn't that a Kia?thanks again for the info

09Red_Se - wow, interesting stuff about not getting enough current because of the dirty terminals. I hope you stuck with that mechanic, very honest of him!

wow, I didn't even know that that little window was there and that batteries can be refilled with more acid? You mentioned that my battery does have that little window above the negative terminal. I'm not being sarcastic, but I couldn't help wondering why the little window is there if you can't refi...

thanks Sublimewind, that definitly cleared it up for me. I'm learning a lot from this board!

hey Sublimewind,THANKS so much for the detailed response, I really appreciate it! Ok, I'm kinda stupid when it comes to cars so bear with me....that green stuff(pic 5) with the bubbles(pic 4) , was that supposed to happen? I don't understand what the problem was? So the "terminals" are the...

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »I usually use a wire brush or sandpaper to clean battery terminals. They are made of lead, so you can use the scrapings for Chinese toys.HA HA....nice one!Quote, originally posted by joatmon »the pic wasn't too big to upload, but it was wider than I liked, havi...

oh, I do see the green stuff you mentioned. When I had the mechanic test the battery, he said he cleaned the terminals a bit, so it was prolly worse before, wow...but yeah, what can i clean the terminals with? just water?yeah, i was wondering why the pic never uploaded to this site, I think you are ...

oh, ok, by "assemblies" you mean that the light cover is not sold separate, its all together with all the wires n stuff? Then this auction must be for the whole assembly since you say they don't sell them separate, but the price is really cheap, so I am skeptical. Dealer's price is $250. C...

well, so far, it still works. Like you said, its prolly a long shot but I figured I would just ask. I emailed the site you listed to see if they have the part. I'm still confused if this auction is the WHOLE light assembly(module, whatever you call it) or just the red cover part? I emailed them and ...

hmm, when the mechanic hooked it up to the machine and tested it, he didn't say anything about it might be low on acid? Would that machine not detect the amount of acid? Well, like I said, so far it's been ok since then. The pic upload didn't work last time, here's a link to the pic of the battery s...

I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe Sport.My band was loading all our gear into my Vibe, when my clumsy guitarist ran his amplifier into my rear driver's side tail light. It ended up making a crack on it. I temporarily have some grey duct tape over it. I am concerned about replacing it as soon as I can becau...

not sure if the picture showed up last time, here's another try?

well, it's been a while since I've had the problem and the battery seems to hold its charge now. I ended up going to the WalMart mechanic, he hooked it up to his machine and said that the battery was fine? I asked him how much juice it has, but he said something like it only displays if it works or ...

hey ramenboy,well, when it wouldn't start and when i did hold down the gas it actually made like a clicking/stuttering noise? But now it starts ok?

WOW, thank you to EVERYONE for all the great info...fer serious tho, this really helps cuz i get very overwelmed with car stuff....ok, its sunday and i've been driving and it seems to hold its charge now? I'm wondering if I should still get a new battery. I think I am gonna take the advice of going ...

ok, not sure if this is in the proper topic.I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe Sport, automatic, with approx 38k mi. I try and take care of it, fill it with the middle grade gas(2nd most expensive) and do oil changes around every 3k mi(although i am about a month overdue for an oil change at the momment).So...

just got back from the dealership.....I mentioned it to the Service writer and he said that everything passed inspection and just like anything, the brakes 'wear' a little over time i guess? I think you are correct about the extended warranty coverage. I'm just wondering when to know to replace them...

but I only put on 7k mi in 1 year of owning i? (I purchased it used, it was GM Certified plus I bought an extended warranty but I don't think it covers brakes?) I worked at the dealership too.....anythoughts?

hello, I'm a newbie and very green somewhat green when it comes to tech issues w/cars so any help would be appreciated! I have a 2003 Vibe Sport automatic w/about 30k mi on it. I bought it exactly 1 year ago with 22,631 mi on it. I have had the regular oil changes every 3 months/3k mi(whatever's fir...