Re: car service question

Mark J cleary <mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:

Ok it is not a bike but this is a good group. My 2019 Ford Escape needs
new battery it is the original. No trouble but going to replace due to
age voltage on meter says 12.4 a but under but ok.
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I also need an oil change. I generally use the quick lube place down the
street but one stop seems to be the easiest.
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I made an appointment at the Walmart I go to for groceries. I am a bit
dubious of Walmart for auto stuff but frankly they could be just as good
was anything else. There batteries are way cheaper than AutoZOne and
Orielly.
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So did I make as mistake should I have gone to a regular car service
center. My Escape runs fine only 30K miles on it.

 Couple of thoughts. Sounds like you don't drive a great deal... If your
climate isn't extremely cold a Delco Voyager deep cycle battery can be
expected to last ten years or so if you take care to charge it from time
to time. This won't work if you have to start much below 32F.
 On the oil change, a good question is to ask the torque specs they use
for the drain plug, oil filter and battery cables. If the reply is a
blank stare or "What's tork?", I'd go elsewhere.
 hth,
 bob prohaska
ps, I too prefer to do simple jobs like this myself when practicable.