Battery Info

[number two]

On diesel pickup trucks with 2 batteries,I've had pretty good luck with rotating the batteries every year.
Swap them side to side.
Different cable lengths.
Worked well for me.
Good Luck!

 

[Gregster613]

My Ram batteries just took a dump.
Both were date stamped “5/22”.

So I got 2 years & 7 months from them. Took them back to where I bought them and got a lot of “dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullschidt” mumbo jumbo that basically said, I get no pro rated money back.
These were DEKA batteries.

So I got 2 more, but he gave me mechanics pricing on them, about $160 each. That’s not bad for my area for 850CCA Dekas.

"Haydude, That's "unfortunately" for you the lifespan I have recently gotten from my last 3 "8 volt" batteries from Napa. These are used in my golf cart and the previous 5 I've gotten have/are still lasting/staying strong. I don't have any idea what changed or when, but I've since changed to Interstate batteries and - so far - they are holding up. I reckon it's "knock on wood time" for any makers of batteries for the lifespan to hold out until at least the warranty period ends!!
Each of the last 3 from Napa lasted until 1 -3 months before their warranty expired and after I replaced the last of the 3; the manager at Napa store told me no more exchanges? Somehow the life of the newest/last battery was tied into the purchase date of the original one! Go figure that one out! I always assumed/thought the lifespan of a battery was based upon it's purchase date!? Silly me, I guess!! Your words - "bullschidt" mumbo jumbo - really does apply!! Sorry for your experience.

Edited after reading Topzides, article of warranty period explanation; if Napa is the same then the manager was right to deny me any more replacement batteries. But - the fact remains that I had purchased 5 other batteries of the exact same type and they are still going strong after "Years" of use and these last 3 just couldn't cut the mustard! So what changed? I still puzzle over that question!

 

[Hay Dude]

Full replacement!View attachment 2348198

Then I’m switching to their batteries. I’ve had it with the others. They may be “better”, but if the Walmart has free replacement, I have no other choice that Im aware of.

 

[garry1p]

I don't know, but was told the Walmart battery warranty is only honored "if" you have the original sales receipt.

If the battery fails say 3 years 6 months your replacement battery will come with a 6 month warranty.

Still a good deal just save the receipt,

 

[two_bit_score]

If there was an O'Reilly's near me, I would have tried one of theirs. Big fan of East Penn batteries.

I've had much better service from O'Reilly's batteries than I've had with Walmart. For my JD 100 backhoe I went to TSC for a battery when the OEM died.

 

[not2old]

Some information given to me by my son: If you have a diesel truck with two batteries, Ford recommends that you change them both if one is no longer serviceable Given this information, Costco will replace or refund both with no argument Just something to consider...

 

[Too many Kubotas]

If you have a diesel truck with two batteries, Ford recommends that you change them both if one is no longer serviceable

That holds true for any batteries, two or more, that are hooked together.

The weak one(s) will draw the good one(s) down to their level.

 

[ultrarunner]

That holds true for any batteries, two or more, that are hooked together.

The weak one(s) will draw the good one(s) down to their level.

My MG used 2 small 6 volt batteries in series to provide 12 volts... being short on cash I only replaced one and never a problem for the rest of my ownership ..

 

[sandman2234]

I got a solar charger from a tractor trailer (keeps the GPS charged and active) and figured out what wires went to what, and made a charger out of it about 10 years ago. I had it on my Ford 1100 laying under the steering wheel. I jumped on the tractor and started mowing the yard with the rear finish mower. All of a sudden I hit something that I didn't see in the yard. Turned out to be that solar panel...
Point is, don't forget to unplug whatever you are maintaining the battery with!
David from jax

 

[Hay Dude]

That holds true for any batteries, two or more, that are hooked together.

The weak one(s) will draw the good one(s) down to their level.

Mine were both in the mid-high 11’s and not making much cold cranking amps on my tester
Still don’t understand why I went through (2) sets of batteries in 5 years.
My best guess is shorter than desired trips (too much starting and not enough charging while driving)

 

[Topzide]

^^^^^^
That can cause it with high drain and nowhere enough time to replenish the charge.

I keep mine plugged into a 4 amp smart maintainer when the 3500 diesel is sitting! Made a plug to back feed through the 7 pin trailer socket. That way, I don't need to open or close the hood. Also, have a short pigtail with Anderson powerpole connectors on it. That way, if I need to leave in a hurry or forget to unplug, I'm not dragging maintainer down the road!

Will see how long the new set lasts with the better upkeep this time around.
Also, have block heater on smart plug that will come on at a preset temp to help crank that cold iron block over easier. Made a cover that goes over the passenger side mirror that holds the cord. This way, I see that I'm plugged in!

Wifi smart plugs really help with these tasks. Have different times set on block heater for different days, as I'm the DW's "tow truck".

 

[mike69440]

I recently replaced an AAA size H6 battery in my new to me 2012 Titan Pro-4X that was 35 months old. It would drain down sitting for a few days. I kept this old battery and it still drains down in 2 weeks out of truck, if not kept in a trickle charger.
I replaced with this Amazon battery:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D9QLXH3K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

It is one group size larger (H7) than OEM and an AGM style. A bit of cutting and it fits fine.Seems to work fine also and $120 less than elsewhere.
Looked at Li-ion iron phosphate starting batteries which are as low as $300-450. Some reviews are sketchy, but advertised at 15 years life.
Zero Gravity brand is rated well, but generally 2X cost of the bottom basement brands.

 

[LouNY]

I recently replaced an AAA size H6 battery in my new to me 2012 Titan Pro-4X that was 35 months old. It would drain down sitting for a few days. I kept this old battery and it still drains down in 2 weeks out of truck, if not kept in a trickle charger
I replaced with this Amazon battery:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D9QLXH3K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

It is one group size larger (H7) than OEM and an AGM style. A bit of cutting and it fits fine.Seems to work fine also and $120 less than elsewhere.
Looked at Li-ion iron phosphate starting batteries which are as low as $300-450. Some reviews are sketchy, but advertised at 15 years life.
Zero Gravity brand is rated well, but generally 2X cost of the bottom basement brands.

I put a Lithium "starting" battery in my side by side a couple of years ago. It works well in moderate weather when it gets cold it will not crank over the engine well, after turning the headlights on and/or bumping the starter a few times it must warm up the battery and it will work most of the time but not always. I've had to use a boost pak on it often in the winter for the first start then it will work fine the rest of the day. I do keep the boost pak with me just in case.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

My MG used 2 small 6 volt batteries in series to provide 12 volts... being short on cash I only replaced one and never a problem for the rest of my ownership ..

So did most of the the MGs I had. But when needing batteries, they only got one.

A 12 V, to eliminate the issues with two in series, and lose some weight.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I recently replaced an AAA size H6 battery in my new to me 2012 Titan Pro-4X that was 35 months old. It would drain down sitting for a few days. I kept this old battery and it still drains down in 2 weeks out of truck, if not kept in a trickle charger
I replaced with this Amazon battery:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D9QLXH3K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

That looks similar to the Weize batteries I've been buying lately. Good specs and definitely less money than most other AGMs.

Putting the 6th one purchased, an H7, in the girlfriend's new car today (new battery in a new car? It's a story in itself) and am in the process of making the cables for four H8s in the M936.

Instead of buying them through Amazon, it's cheaper to get them directly from Weize.

 

[big bubba]

battery question: will a completely discharged battery freeze solid in sub zero temps? (not talking absolute zero, but say -10 to -20)

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Supposedly yes. I keep my discharged/dead ones inside.

 

[Topzide]

Yes they will! Had one freeze in 21/22 cold snap.

 

[grsthegreat]

battery question: will a completely discharged battery freeze solid in sub zero temps? (not talking absolute zero, but say -10 to -20)

According to Exide factory rep, a fully charged battery can withstand -80°F but a fully discharged battery can freeze solid in +32°F.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I'm not concerned with them freezing, but when the case cracks and the acid leaks out would be a problem.