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Old 01-17-2015, 10:12 AM
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Shouldn't the vent tube be connected to the drain tube on lead acid batteries?
Yes,

But the photo I posed above is for my 1998 Volvo S70: for that model, the battery is in the engine compartment.

For the BMW X5, yes, connect to drain tube.

I highly recommend Exide for the low cost of $94. I am staying away from Autozone Duralast battery.
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