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Battery recommendations?
Hi there - I'm looking for battery recommendations for my 2000 SL600. As we know, the battery compartment is a tight-squeeze so I'm hoping to hear from folks who have replaced the battery in the last 1-2 years because these "products" come and go / are replaced with new models.

What are the current battery options which fit the best and provide the requisite cranking power for the V12?
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Originally Posted by Sandy Eggo
Hi there - I'm looking for battery recommendations for my 2000 SL600. As we know, the battery compartment is a tight-squeeze so I'm hoping to hear from folks who have replaced the battery in the last 1-2 years because these "products" come and go / are replaced with new models.

What are the current battery options which fit the best and provide the requisite cranking power for the V12?
interstate batteries. Warrantied for like a couple years at Costco. Group 49 AGM battery
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Get the battery that the owner's manual specifies and pay attention to venting concerns (if any).

No mystery or urban "hack" in getting the right battery.
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