NOMORSNO
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Thanks, no Menards around here. Car is almost 5 years old, so about time for the battery to go I expect. I might spring for the Delco battery for $180 at AutoZone, as it is the right size and has the vent port. Tesla service center is a 6 hour round trip, so I'd rather spend the extra $50 than wait almost 2 weeks for them to replace it.Age is a much bigger factor with lead-acid batteries than mileage. How many years old is it?
I received no warnings - one day my cabin lights just started fading and the MCU and windows went whacky. Then my car wouldn't start - hence starting this thread.
Menards has the correct battery size for around $130. I wouldn't go 11 days if you're getting a warning now. Also worth noting is that usually this battery replacement would be something that a service center could do as a walk-in same day, if you live near a service center, since it affects the overall operation of the vehicle.
Thanks.