i lied i took my aurora in on wednesday for a transmission leak 5 days after i got it

 

Webought a used 2002 3.5 Aurora 10/05 with 35k for about $12k. We were looking at new cars, but after a couple days of looking we saw the Aurora. We liked the styling, handling and the price much better than anything we looked at. I have averaged over 22 mpg since purchased. Highway w/o a/c on is around 33 mpg. I have heard the 4.0 is better, but we love this car. We have had to replace the brake pads and a couple of light bulbs, and now we have67k. I will need to replace fluids and the battery, but I have no idea where the battery is located. Any help?

 

Battery is located under the rear seat. Pull the seat up and out from the prongs in the middle.

 

I when to a chevy dealer, and the parts person told me that it takes a special delco battery that I would have to order. Is the size special or is sealed special for its location under the seat?

 

FIRST ; WHY ARE YOU REPLACING BATTERY ( just curious ) AND ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SAID $98 . IN MY HOME TOWN.

 

It is my wife's car, and she works in a area of town that you do not want car problems. I believe the delco battery is a 75 month type. So I would rather replace it after 5 years before its time at my convenience than wait for the voltage to get too low. I will only use a delco as a replacement, because I have had only the best experience with them not leaking and lasting a long time without defects.

 

IT'S YOUR MONEY BUT GENERAL MOTORS DOES NOT MANUFACTURE BATTERIES , ( never heard of general motors battery plant ) THE BATTERIES AT PARTS HOUSES HAVE TO MEET CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS OR THEY CAN NOT BE SOLD TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ( TOO MANY LAWYERS LOOKING FOR A CASE TO SETTLE OUT OF COURT ). FIVE YEARS IS LONG ENOUGH FOR A BATTERY TO LAST . YOUR IDEA TO REPLACE IT IS 100 PERCENT ON TARGET .

 

Thank you for your imput. I guess that sticking to a brand (delco)that I have foundhas an excellent product is just a personal thing. For a more objective look at car batteries, check out Oct 2006 issue of consumer reports. Ihave noticed that a lot of ac delco products including batteries are made overseas. So you are correct about outsourcing of gm parts.