Anyone else here have a JCPenney Battery, w/Lifetime Warranty in their 914? Options

[NoEcm]

Looking back at my records I purchased the battery March 8, 1981 for $114.00 (which was a lot of money back then). 2 or 3 years after I purchased the battery JCPenney got out of the automotive business and contracted Firestone to handle the replacements.

The battery has been replaced 5 or 6 times under warranty (by Firestone) since the original purchase.

I think I've gotten my money's worth out of the lifetime warranty.

Anyone else have one of these batteries in their car?

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

NoEcm,
I purchased my JC Penny battery back in '78. Just last week, I replaced the previous battery that was last exchanged in 1996 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap56.gif) I can't believe that battery lasted 10 years. Previous to that, the battery was replaced in 1990. As has already been stated, if you do not have a sealed battery, keep a VERY close eye on any battery acid "events" in that very vulnerable area. I always remove the battery, inspect and clean the battery tray and surrounding surfaces at least twice a year. I think it is fairly common knowledge that a close visual and tactile inspection of the battery environment should be performed anytime you're in the engine compartment for mainenance or service.