Interesting observation on fuses

[Napes]

8-amp fuses for our cars are $2.03 ea. from Maximillian, $1.33 from Bell BMW, and 35¢ each locally from BAP (formally British Auto Parts).

Quite a range.

Bob Napier

[c.d.iesel]

......BAP (BAPGEON) needs to update from the 1975 prices !

[BillWilliams]

So, where did you buy them from Bob?

[M3M3]

local chain auto parts stores sell boxes of them cheap. picked up a bunch last time i was at advance auto.

[jgerry2002]

local chain auto parts stores sell boxes of them cheap. picked up a bunch last time i was at advance auto.

Most of the generic fuses are too long and they are not made of copper. OEM ones seem better to me.

[ought2]

Blunt had a deal on a variety pack a while back. Check with him.

[JohnS]

You can get the Hella brand fuse kit from AutoHausAZ for $5.41.

Each kit contains 1 of 2.5amp glass, 1 of 5amp yellow, 4 of 8amp white, 3 of 16amp red, and 1 of 25amp blue fuses.

Part #UN6317300

[c.d.iesel]

[M3M3]

local chain auto parts stores sell boxes of them cheap. picked up a bunch last time i was at advance auto.

Most of the generic fuses are too long and they are not made of copper. OEM ones seem better to me.

ones i got are only a mm or two longer. fit great. as long as they conduct electricity and blow when they are supposed to...material not really relevent. virtually no modern style auto fuses are made out of copper.

but for purists...they are not "original". oem is what they need. they all work..use whatever you are comfortable with...all good! :-)

[jgerock]

I too have purchased the multi-packs from Advanced Auto and use them when I'm in a bind. They are CHEAP and look like it. The end "caps" will break easily.

Mid America Motorworks (VW parts side) in IL sells some fuses that are a little better. I've purchased these before.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/acvw-volkswagn-fuses-1-171-4561.html

[John_in_VA]

sells the "good" fuses with the copper element that jgerock referred to. They offer a BMW CCA discount, too!

[Napes]

Yes, I went with a 5-pack from BAP for $1.92, incl. tax. They are the copper ones and do not seem any longer than the ones I've been using for the past 28 yrs.

Bob Napier

Just noticed they are $0.19 ea. at AutohausAZ. Next time you order something from them you might have them throw in some fuses also.

[TobyB]

I have had problems with the aluminum- looking ones

corroding over time. But then, we live in a wet climate,

and I don't pay any attention to them until they give trouble.

and I lost my fuse box cover 10 years ago somewhere around turn 3a...

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