Lawn mower battery works fine in car

[atikovi]

I didn't have a correct fitting battery on hand, i.e. with top posts oriented in the correct position, for this Taurus that I took out of storage 3 months ago. Not spending $120-$150 for a direct fit battery when a $30-$50 used one works when it comes up online. Figured I try this Walmart $30 lawn mower battery I bought the week before for my Honda Insight. Works just fine as an interim battery and has always started even after sitting a week or more. Not saying it would work well at 0°F though.

 

[Ausfahrt]

Gotta do what works in a pinch.

 

[supton]

Not too surprised, if it is a gear reduction starter then the battery needs are low. For starting, bigger batteries are good for other reasons.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

bigger than the battery that comes in most Hondas now

 

[JTK]

bigger than the battery that comes in most Hondas now

Subarus too!

 

[oldcodger]

Where did you get those post adapters?

 

[kschachn]

Not too surprised, if it is a gear reduction starter then the battery needs are low. For starting, bigger batteries are good for other reasons.

Yes as noted in the winter when the battery capacity is a fraction of what it is in warmer weather. Larger batteries also will provide the proper reserve capacity if the alternator should fail.

 

[Dave9]

In a pinch sure, but I predict this will reduce the total lifespan of the battery, and I'll never forget my saga buying a $30 Walmart Mower Battery, lol.

 

[atikovi]

Where did you get those post adapters?

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