Snoopysvet

Having issues with the car not starting, battery issues. I noticed that the battery is swollen. I am thinking the alternator/voltage reg is bad.

SH-60B

Good call. You need a new battery anyway, so go ahead and get that. Take the alternator off and have it tested before just changing it.

Petes73

Mine did the same thing. The battery was only 18 months old. Alternator tested fine, replaced the battery and it's been going for 4 years now. Sear's guy was telling me I need to start the car once a month, told him that's why I get a battery with a warranty.

ylose

Buy a battery tender, especially if you let it sit several months. It will keep the battery at full, similiar to an alternator recharging it.

Alan 71

Hi 98,
ylose's suggestion about a battery tender is a good one. There has been a thread in the last few days about people's experiences with 'tenders'. It's worth checking out!
Regards,
Alan

DEMITRISTYLES

What's the alternative to a battery tender if you have nowhere to plug it into? (no outlets available)

chris75stingray

be careful with the battery now. there was just a thread about a battery exploding and he was having problems with his battery dying on him too.

7t2vette

Remove the battery and store it somewhere where you can plug in a tender.

DIP51

A swollen battery is an accident waiting to happen!!!!! BE CAREFUL!!!!!

GaryS

Have you tested anything yet? The resting battery should be at 12.3 volts +/- and the charging voltage should be at 14.X+ volts. Two mintues to test it before you go out and buy a battery. You want to make certain that your charging system is good before you start replacing things.

Chandler

I have seen lots of small solar panels that are supposed to keep a battery fresh, but I have no actual experience.

DC3

Battery is swollen. Too risky to keep it so no point in testing it. OP does need to test the charging circuit.

DC