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Old 02-13-2012, 01:13 AM   #5 (permalink)
Rick323
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Originally Posted by brucepick View Post
#2 is more challenging. I'm concerned about venting of hydrogen gas. Supposedly it only comes from overcharging, HOWEVER I've also heard that cars with battery in trunk typically get a rusted out trunk from frequent or continual venting of sulphuric acid or some component of that noxious stuff.
My parents 2004 Pontiac Bonneville battery is located under the passenger's side rear seat from the factory. Last I looked (a couple months ago) there was no rust/corrosion anywhere. I never looked for a vent but it's not in an air tight compartment, lift the seat up and there it is.
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