Diesel pickup with two batteries.
How far do you push your battery
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Walmart Everyready Maxx is 6 1/2 years old with no problems. I check electrolyte level every two months. Have to add very little. I use an old Fleet enema bottle. Just right for adding water to battery. Nice cap too.
Just replace it and forget about it. If you have AAP, you can get a battery for < $90 purchased online with coupon code.
My Sonata eats batteries. Its on its 3rd one in 6 years so don't feel bad about replacing your OEM after 7 years
My Sonata eats batteries. Its on its 3rd one in 6 years so don't feel bad about replacing your OEM after 7 years
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Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
Just wait until it either stops working or it starts to get hard to start your vehicle. I have seen car batteries around here go more then 10 years, and where you live I suspect it's s bit easier on batteries.
+1 Same here
Just wait until it either stops working or it starts to get hard to start your vehicle. I have seen car batteries around here go more then 10 years, and where you live I suspect it's s bit easier on batteries.
+1 Same here
sometimes its better to replace your battery because your alternator and other electrical parts may suffer.. I say if its good and your load test shows its good it may be able to wait another year...I had a Motorcraft battery last 10 years and it was still ok.
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
sometimes its better to replace your battery because your alternator and other electrical parts may suffer.. I say if its good and your load test shows its good it may be able to wait another year...I had a Motorcraft battery last 10 years and it was still ok.
I have a voltmeter gauge in my dash, so I know when my alternator is working hard. Yes, if I saw consistently working harder that it usually does and the battery is really old I would also take that as a clue to replace the battery.
sometimes its better to replace your battery because your alternator and other electrical parts may suffer.. I say if its good and your load test shows its good it may be able to wait another year...I had a Motorcraft battery last 10 years and it was still ok.
I have a voltmeter gauge in my dash, so I know when my alternator is working hard. Yes, if I saw consistently working harder that it usually does and the battery is really old I would also take that as a clue to replace the battery.
In hot climates the battery tends to die suddenly; often no onset of weakness that can be tested for.
I replaced the original battery in my Matrix at 10 years; still going strong.
I just didn't trust it for another winter.
I replaced the original battery in my Matrix at 10 years; still going strong.
I just didn't trust it for another winter.
I pay attention to how my car/truck starts if it seems to drag more than normal i charge it to equlize charge the battery
2 amps overnight. Its a little ferro charger so really it just gets a little trickle after a few hours anyway. But it does eq the cells and keeps stress off your alternator.
If it is dragging again in a day or 2 it is changed.
I did this on the vibe last winter 10 years for that battery
When i noticed the car dragging on start my wife was driving i asked "how long has it been doing that"
She responded with "how long has it been doing what?"
3 yesrs ago My work truck started giving me slow cranks, 2007 diesel 3500 chevy two batteries
Charging didnt fix it. They were originals so i purchased new ones and had them rolling around in the back for 2 weeks
Went to start up monday morning and not a dang thing happened no lights on the dash, not even a click.
Called the boss... "Hey boss" bad news is truck wont start good news is i have the batteries so i will only be a little late today.
My personal truck rarely gets driven...less than 2000 miles last year so i make a point to charge it overnight every few months.
2 amps overnight. Its a little ferro charger so really it just gets a little trickle after a few hours anyway. But it does eq the cells and keeps stress off your alternator.
If it is dragging again in a day or 2 it is changed.
I did this on the vibe last winter 10 years for that battery
When i noticed the car dragging on start my wife was driving i asked "how long has it been doing that"
She responded with "how long has it been doing what?"
3 yesrs ago My work truck started giving me slow cranks, 2007 diesel 3500 chevy two batteries
Charging didnt fix it. They were originals so i purchased new ones and had them rolling around in the back for 2 weeks
Went to start up monday morning and not a dang thing happened no lights on the dash, not even a click.
Called the boss... "Hey boss" bad news is truck wont start good news is i have the batteries so i will only be a little late today.
My personal truck rarely gets driven...less than 2000 miles last year so i make a point to charge it overnight every few months.
Q: How far do you push your battery?
A: Depends on how far I parked from the door.
As others have said, there are other things to factor in. The battery can fail suddenly and it may be false economy if you take out your alternator trying to get another year out of a battery.
A: Depends on how far I parked from the door.
As others have said, there are other things to factor in. The battery can fail suddenly and it may be false economy if you take out your alternator trying to get another year out of a battery.
After reading this thread about the life expectancy of batteries I would like to know if this applies to Optima or other AGM type batteries? I have a red top approaching 7 years and a yellow top going on 5. Both have never given a hint of trouble but they are getting older and I really don't want to be stranded in the winter, or anytime for that matter. I would welcome your thoughts on the longevity of AGM vs lead acid batteries.
Both my OEM batteries are AGM. Both are still going strong.
Usually what kills an AGM is the slow loss of water and the electrolyte becomes stronger or higher specific gravity. This will attack the grid. If the open circuit steady state voltage seems to be higher than it should be this is an indication of high gravity acid.
Usually what kills an AGM is the slow loss of water and the electrolyte becomes stronger or higher specific gravity. This will attack the grid. If the open circuit steady state voltage seems to be higher than it should be this is an indication of high gravity acid.
I have a 00 Pontiac that the battery was changed in 02 or 03 with a Die Hard, i got it in 05 and its still in there.
It has never been on a maintenance or any other charger or jump started, even though it sits 5-6 mo a year and does less than 3K a year it fires right up every time.
I could put a new one in today but I wont, now its almost a mission to find out how long it will go, at the first sign 0f weakness its gone.
It has never been on a maintenance or any other charger or jump started, even though it sits 5-6 mo a year and does less than 3K a year it fires right up every time.
I could put a new one in today but I wont, now its almost a mission to find out how long it will go, at the first sign 0f weakness its gone.
Funny this is brought up. My mom told me today she was thinking about replacing her 4 yr old battery (not sure what is in it, she thinks she got it from Ace Hardware). Her OEM battery in her Saturn lasted just over 4 years and died without any warning, and she does not want that to happen again. She says she is not noticing any problems, just does not want to be stranded.
I was debating getting the battery tested first or just replacing it (I can get a AAP Autocraft Gold for $75 after discount and speed perks).
I was debating getting the battery tested first or just replacing it (I can get a AAP Autocraft Gold for $75 after discount and speed perks).
Originally Posted By: dcf
Panasonic batteries will last 10 years.
Where can one buy Pansonic batteries? Can they be shipped without a hazmat fee? I looked at the Pansonic website http://www.panasonic.com/in/consumer/others/automotive-battery/car-battery.html then found the specs http://www.panasonic.com/in/consumer/others/automotive-battery/car-battery.specs.html I must say the technology is interesting and I would like to try one of these out if they make one that will work in a Subaru.
Panasonic batteries will last 10 years.
Where can one buy Pansonic batteries? Can they be shipped without a hazmat fee? I looked at the Pansonic website http://www.panasonic.com/in/consumer/others/automotive-battery/car-battery.html then found the specs http://www.panasonic.com/in/consumer/others/automotive-battery/car-battery.specs.html I must say the technology is interesting and I would like to try one of these out if they make one that will work in a Subaru.
A nationwide study was done a few years ago on the average life cycle of the average battery and determined that in the south it was 43 months and in the north longer at 56 months. I live in hot Texas and am at 42 months and make sure to clean the battery's terminals every few months if corrosion is present and check the level and add demin water if necessary in my car. That said, in my truck I have had to replace its battery once in 11 years, about 2 years ago. It's battery never showed corrosion but over time got to where it wouldn't hold a charge. Luckily it was at home, so not stranded.
Seriously thinking of replacing the battery in the car with an AGM, as most reports say they have double the life expectancy and do not cause corrosion at the terminals.
Seriously thinking of replacing the battery in the car with an AGM, as most reports say they have double the life expectancy and do not cause corrosion at the terminals.
i have a 15 year old redtop that until recently was a daily driver in a chevy van 350.
it still stays up with weeks between starts.
i was told by a battery dealer i deal with that this is not uncommon with the old usa built ones but not to expect more than 3-4 out of the new ones.if you are going to spend that much on a battery get an odyssey or northstar.very few come back and those that do are usually abused.
Originally Posted By: fozzdesy2001
After reading this thread about the life expectancy of batteries I would like to know if this applies to Optima or other AGM type batteries? I have a red top approaching 7 years and a yellow top going on 5. Both have never given a hint of trouble but they are getting older and I really don't want to be stranded in the winter, or anytime for that matter. I would welcome your thoughts on the longevity of AGM vs lead acid batteries.
it still stays up with weeks between starts.
i was told by a battery dealer i deal with that this is not uncommon with the old usa built ones but not to expect more than 3-4 out of the new ones.if you are going to spend that much on a battery get an odyssey or northstar.very few come back and those that do are usually abused.
Originally Posted By: fozzdesy2001
After reading this thread about the life expectancy of batteries I would like to know if this applies to Optima or other AGM type batteries? I have a red top approaching 7 years and a yellow top going on 5. Both have never given a hint of trouble but they are getting older and I really don't want to be stranded in the winter, or anytime for that matter. I would welcome your thoughts on the longevity of AGM vs lead acid batteries.
Originally Posted By: kc8adu
i have a 15 year old redtop that until recently was a daily driver in a chevy van 350.
it still stays up with weeks between starts.
i was told by a battery dealer i deal with that this is not uncommon with the old usa built ones but not to expect more than 3-4 out of the new ones.if you are going to spend that much on a battery get an odyssey or northstar.very few come back and those that do are usually abused.
Originally Posted By: fozzdesy2001
After reading this thread about the life expectancy of batteries I would like to know if this applies to Optima or other AGM type batteries? I have a red top approaching 7 years and a yellow top going on 5. Both have never given a hint of trouble but they are getting older and I really don't want to be stranded in the winter, or anytime for that matter. I would welcome your thoughts on the longevity of AGM vs lead acid batteries.
Thank you for the reply. I really like the Northstar battery specs http://buy.northstarbattery.com/p/nsb-agm-35-battery?pp=24 . When either of my Optimas fail I will find one of these Northstar's. It is interesting the company seems to ship directly to the buyer and I would think that would go a long way with any warranty services if needed but I would like to buy locally if possible. I think my yellow top might be the first to go because it just doesn't crank like it used to and is definitely not as strong as the red top with a similar higher compression engine. I will know when it starts getting colder. I believe a person can never have too much battery for their car.
i have a 15 year old redtop that until recently was a daily driver in a chevy van 350.
it still stays up with weeks between starts.
i was told by a battery dealer i deal with that this is not uncommon with the old usa built ones but not to expect more than 3-4 out of the new ones.if you are going to spend that much on a battery get an odyssey or northstar.very few come back and those that do are usually abused.
Originally Posted By: fozzdesy2001
After reading this thread about the life expectancy of batteries I would like to know if this applies to Optima or other AGM type batteries? I have a red top approaching 7 years and a yellow top going on 5. Both have never given a hint of trouble but they are getting older and I really don't want to be stranded in the winter, or anytime for that matter. I would welcome your thoughts on the longevity of AGM vs lead acid batteries.
Thank you for the reply. I really like the Northstar battery specs http://buy.northstarbattery.com/p/nsb-agm-35-battery?pp=24 . When either of my Optimas fail I will find one of these Northstar's. It is interesting the company seems to ship directly to the buyer and I would think that would go a long way with any warranty services if needed but I would like to buy locally if possible. I think my yellow top might be the first to go because it just doesn't crank like it used to and is definitely not as strong as the red top with a similar higher compression engine. I will know when it starts getting colder. I believe a person can never have too much battery for their car.
Costco/Kirkland is wannrantied 10 months (or used to be until recently, they may have just changed the sticker).
Mine has lasted abut that long and the price is reasonable.
Mine has lasted abut that long and the price is reasonable.
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