1997xk8
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mike mitchell (11-13-2012)
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The OE batteries from Jaguar do.
Many US forum members go with Interstate or Autozone replacements at around half the cost.
Apart from selecting the correct rating and physical size, any alternative battery must have the same vent outlet on the side as the original to connect to the vent pipe (circled in red):
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This right angle vent connects to a pipe which passes through the floor or the luggage compartment to vent any fumes to the outside.
New batteries come with the vent hole plugged and the original right angle fitting from the Jaguar battery can be reused.
Graham
Many US forum members go with Interstate or Autozone replacements at around half the cost.
Apart from selecting the correct rating and physical size, any alternative battery must have the same vent outlet on the side as the original to connect to the vent pipe (circled in red):
![1997xk8-vent.jpg](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xk8-xkr-x100-17/25990d1480967063t-1997xk8-vent.jpg)
This right angle vent connects to a pipe which passes through the floor or the luggage compartment to vent any fumes to the outside.
New batteries come with the vent hole plugged and the original right angle fitting from the Jaguar battery can be reused.
Graham
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mike mitchell (11-14-2012)
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