I know this has got to be rare, but I thought it was worth pointing out.
More and more vehicles have the main battery inside the passenger compartment. My brother's Jeep has it under the passenger seat. It is also common to be under the back seat.
Do not replace the factory sealed AGM battery with a standard vented lead/acid battery. It will kill you.
This is true even if the battery is under the hood near the firewall, or if it is in the trunk, or under the floor in the back of a wagon or SUV.
If the mfg went to the trouble of using a sealed AGM battery, there was likely a very good reason for it.
The vented gas from a standard battery can be pulled in by cabin air intakes, for example, if the battery is located near the intake.
I see a lot of folks online looking for a cheap replacement battery for their vehicles. They think that if it fits in the space, and the terminals match, it's okay to use it.
A sealed AGM battery only vents gas if it is defective or seriously overcharged. That generally will be a one-time event.
A standard lead acid battery vents gas whenever it is being charged for the life of the battery. This can poison you as you drive with the vehicle closed up.
You lose the ability to smell H2S after a bit of exposure, so the rotten egg odor won't save you.
I think this is what caused this tragedy.
Anyway, be careful trying to skimp on your car battery. Don't assume that a generic part will be okay.
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More and more vehicles have the main battery inside the passenger compartment. My brother's Jeep has it under the passenger seat. It is also common to be under the back seat.
Do not replace the factory sealed AGM battery with a standard vented lead/acid battery. It will kill you.
This is true even if the battery is under the hood near the firewall, or if it is in the trunk, or under the floor in the back of a wagon or SUV.
If the mfg went to the trouble of using a sealed AGM battery, there was likely a very good reason for it.
The vented gas from a standard battery can be pulled in by cabin air intakes, for example, if the battery is located near the intake.
I see a lot of folks online looking for a cheap replacement battery for their vehicles. They think that if it fits in the space, and the terminals match, it's okay to use it.
A sealed AGM battery only vents gas if it is defective or seriously overcharged. That generally will be a one-time event.
A standard lead acid battery vents gas whenever it is being charged for the life of the battery. This can poison you as you drive with the vehicle closed up.
You lose the ability to smell H2S after a bit of exposure, so the rotten egg odor won't save you.
I think this is what caused this tragedy.
Anyway, be careful trying to skimp on your car battery. Don't assume that a generic part will be okay.
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