Larry W > wrote in
:

> KC wrote:
>> Was able to replace it. Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
>>
>> I'd like to know the answer to Tegger's question, too. I've heard
>> opinions about side terminals ranging from it was purely a money grab
>> by GM to side mount connections seal the battery-to-cable connection
>> better than top post connections.
>
> With over 30 years in the car repair business, I've probably had less
> than 5 cars that wouldn't start because of a problem with a side
> terminal.
>
> In contrast, conventional top terminals have made me a good chunk of
> money over the years.
>
> Top Side terminals can be a pain to jump but they are much more
> reliable.
>



Now, why would this be so? What would be the specific technical reason side
terminals would be more reliable than top terminals?

I'm not being snarky here, I'm genuinely curious. I cannot think of a
reason one would be a better electrical connection than the other.

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Tegger