> The second battery was from Canadian Tire,
> an automotive
> private label retailer. I got exactly what I paid for: two
> months out of
> warranty
Normally, David, I'd say 3 batteries in 5 years is way short. But the above
statement puzzles me, since I buy batteries with warranty periods of 5 and 6
years. Seems to me you must be buying much shorter-lived batteries.
As suggested, wouldn't hurt to check charging system voltage. But a
"boiling" battery may also indicate a shorted cell, which is a common
failure mode.
Also wouldn't hurt to have the starting current checked out. A worn starter
may draw much more current than usual, which can shorten battery life.
Randall
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