Q: Glow plug light

asked by on November 19, 2016

Glow plug light comes on; been to the dealership 11times. Fuel filter just changed. Now they tell me I need a new battery! Current battery is 3 years old. Doesn't make sense how the 2 are related & yes, of course I put disiel fuel in it.

My car has 81000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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