8yr old battery

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LWSTOCK
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I have an 8 yr old battery in a 1994 mercedes c220.It has 42k mileage and 4cylinders. The car continues to start with ease and runs welll. However, I am concerned that I may have trouble starting in this years winter weather. To that end.. I have a startup battery booster in my trunk.
I was told that I could damage the alternator if I continued to use this apparently fine functioning old battery. Is this true? Should I change to a new battery despite the old battery's continued utility?
Lwstock
Nov 28, 2007 at 1:35 PM
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BLACKOP555
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if it still works i would not worry about ruining the alternator. i just would replace it if i were you, would rather a new one then be sol somewhere without a new battery when that one dies!
Nov 28, 2007 at 6:45 PM