I have owned lots of Exides for my riding mowers. Those only last 2-3 yrs. The ones in the camper seem to last very well. Haven't replaced any of them Rural King rocks!!!
Are Exide Batteries any good?
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Can’t be any worse than JCI/Clarios
Whatever. The net is you will see Clarios on batteries that use to say JCI on the label. Thats if there is a label saying who actually made the battery.
Every one I had gave me nothing but trouble
You don't see them much these days
Mainly (only IME) at Home Depot
And don't start me on their environmental record
en.m.wikipedia.org
You don't see them much these days
Mainly (only IME) at Home Depot
And don't start me on their environmental record
Exide lead contamination - Wikipedia
Every one I had gave me nothing but trouble
You don't see them much these days
Mainly (only IME) at Home Depot
And don't start me on their environmental record
Exide lead contamination - Wikipedia
They provide batteries a ton of house brands and non-manufacturing battery marketers. Interstate buys from Exide.
But yes - their battery recycling plant near LA was a disaster.
While not every Exide battery leaks, every battery that leaks is an Exide.
I would attempt to locate the US supplier of BMW replacement batteries. BMWNA sources them from a US manufacturer.
Exide has supplied BMW NA replacement batteries for a long time. Prior to that, it was Douglas, but it offloaded its automotive business to East Penn, before eventually going bankrupt. I'm not sure of the whys and hows of the post-Douglas switch, but all of that occurred a decade and more ago.
Just pick one with the brand/warranty you like from the OEM you like. BMW battery bays can sometimes also accommodate more than one size, so there is also the option of going bigger or smaller. Also keep in mind that the application guides aren't always accurate, or complete.
East Penn is the favorite here, but I've had no problems with JCI/Clarios batteries in the "Euro" sizes (H6/48, etc.)
If I had to buy one tomorrow, I'd probably head to Costco. $115 Clarios with Interstate sticker H6, 3-year no hassle warranty. Everyone else would be $150 or more. A BMW dealer battery would be $300+ list, though that includes labor and registration.
Just pick one with the brand/warranty you like from the OEM you like. BMW battery bays can sometimes also accommodate more than one size, so there is also the option of going bigger or smaller. Also keep in mind that the application guides aren't always accurate, or complete.
East Penn is the favorite here, but I've had no problems with JCI/Clarios batteries in the "Euro" sizes (H6/48, etc.)
If I had to buy one tomorrow, I'd probably head to Costco. $115 Clarios with Interstate sticker H6, 3-year no hassle warranty. Everyone else would be $150 or more. A BMW dealer battery would be $300+ list, though that includes labor and registration.
Are Canadian Tire batteries still Exide? I need to look for a decent battery for my moms Kia this summer...
are you downtown or something?
the walmart made in germany h7s and h8s and like 120 anywhere outside of the city
Short answer, NO.
every exide I've owned has leaked at the posts and ruined terminals and some damaged the cables too.
might consider a cheap one in my tractor just because its easy to change terminals and I have the hood up to check the oil before I mow everytime so I would see it starting.
every exide I've owned has leaked at the posts and ruined terminals and some damaged the cables too.
might consider a cheap one in my tractor just because its easy to change terminals and I have the hood up to check the oil before I mow everytime so I would see it starting.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/automotive-battery-group-94r-odyssey-94r-850
here's a fancy schmancy option at twice the price but I assume it's eligible for the lifetime replacement guarantee
here's a fancy schmancy option at twice the price but I assume it's eligible for the lifetime replacement guarantee
It's been 16+ years since i owned a group 27 Exide Nautilus marine/dual purpose battery.
While it did not have issues with corrosion, at the connectors, it had issues spewing electrolyte from the caps at voltages in the 14's, even when not overfilled.
Mine was not the only Exide Nautilus of this vintage to suffer this issue.
Towards the end of its useful life,, I noticed it still seemed to be maintaining more actual capacity than I would have expected considering the abuse it suffered to that point.
In retrospect I believe the electrolyte spewing was related to a lower gassing voltage than other flooded marine battery brands, and it retained its capacity longer than expected, as it was actually getting to a higher state of charge every time the alternator's voltage regulator chose one of its two goto voltages, 13.7 or 14.9v.
The acid spewing nature of the Exide Nautilus ruled them out from future consideration, but When I traded it in for a core charge it was still a viable battery in terms of engine starting and powering lesser loads for longer as well.
While it did not have issues with corrosion, at the connectors, it had issues spewing electrolyte from the caps at voltages in the 14's, even when not overfilled.
Mine was not the only Exide Nautilus of this vintage to suffer this issue.
Towards the end of its useful life,, I noticed it still seemed to be maintaining more actual capacity than I would have expected considering the abuse it suffered to that point.
In retrospect I believe the electrolyte spewing was related to a lower gassing voltage than other flooded marine battery brands, and it retained its capacity longer than expected, as it was actually getting to a higher state of charge every time the alternator's voltage regulator chose one of its two goto voltages, 13.7 or 14.9v.
The acid spewing nature of the Exide Nautilus ruled them out from future consideration, but When I traded it in for a core charge it was still a viable battery in terms of engine starting and powering lesser loads for longer as well.
I had 8 years of good service from an Exide AGM battery
Exide is now just a brand name, and the battery manufacturer is Stryten.
www.batteriesinternational.com
Exide had its beginnings in 1888, as the Electric Storage Battery Co.
www.exidegroup.com
Exide is now just a brand name, and the battery manufacturer is Stryten.
Exide Technologies reborn as Stryten Manufacturing and Element Resources - Batteries International
August 27, 2020: Atlas Holdings’ formal acquisition of lead battery manufacturer and recycler Exide Technologies has been completed with two standalone companies set up to make and recycle lead batteries, Atlas announced on August 25. Exide’s Tim Vargo was appointed CEO of Stryten Manufacturing...
www.batteriesinternational.com
Exide had its beginnings in 1888, as the Electric Storage Battery Co.
History | Exide
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WM batteries are 4 year and what appears to be the same battery at Sams Club and Costco is only 3 years.
