Higher parasitic drain.There is nothing about a modern ICE car that is more demanding of a battery. If anything its significantly less. Gear reduction starters, smart regulated alternators, battery rundown protection, auto off headlights, etc.
Higher parasitic drain.There is nothing about a modern ICE car that is more demanding of a battery. If anything its significantly less. Gear reduction starters, smart regulated alternators, battery rundown protection, auto off headlights, etc.
That's a hell of a buy!I just bought a $54 Rural King Battery. One year free replacement, 5 year pro-rated. For $54.
I have one in the '04 Silverado that is creeping up on being in service for 6 years. It was $49.
Rural King Classic Automotive Battery - 65-60
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Partially the reason I still roll in my cars from ~ 20 years ago.Late modern vehicles simply have a shorter battery life than something from 20 years ago.
That was when batteries only started the car, ran the radio & lights.They seem really low, 2 years? They used to be like 5 years prorated. What is going on?
Only a few mA higher.Higher parasitic drain.
Not overcharging to save gasoline.Cars are chronically undercharging their batteries to save gasoline.
I’m surprised nobody mentioned this yet - they changed the warranty structures when vehicles began changing their charging and use strategies. First, the batteries aren’t really float charged any more. Rather, they are held below full charge during cruise and then get bursts of charging during deceleration, and then drain back a little under acceleration. So they end up cycling as the vehicle is used, adding wear. From what I’ve read, the efficiency savings here are significant. Second, auto start stop adds more cycling to them. in summary, they get used a lot harder in newer vehicles, and the manufacturers know this, and had to adjust the warranties accordingly. I’m curious as to how effective EFB type batteries are at improving battery life under this use. Seems that the general consensus favors AGM, though I’m not sure in reality if AGMs are holding up longer or not.
From what I've read, you gain nothing by putting an AGM in a vehicle as a replacement battery, if said vehicle was delivered from the factory with a flooded lead acid battery.Seems that the general consensus favors AGM, though I’m not sure in reality if AGMs are holding up longer or not.
This is very interesting and is not something I've heard/read about before; it also explains why after two years of ownership, the battery in my CX-5 is already trending in the direction of its first replacement. I suspect it will reach "time to replace" by about this time next year. Thanks for the insight!I’m surprised nobody mentioned this yet - they changed the warranty structures when vehicles began changing their charging and use strategies. First, the batteries aren’t really float charged any more. Rather, they are held below full charge during cruise and then get bursts of charging during deceleration, and then drain back a little under acceleration. So they end up cycling as the vehicle is used, adding wear. From what I’ve read, the efficiency savings here are significant.
Interstate got caught in a huge lawsuit because they were screwing people over with their own prorated warranty and Costco is going through a similar issue right now.
No surprise. I don't know what they're suing for, or what basis they have to sue, but in general, those prorated warranties may sound good, but not deliver what they promise.
Not unlike "lifetime" guarantees, or "all you can eat," or "unlimited data" with their fine print, or hidden limits.
I hope they have a case, and not simply just some lawyers rounding up some people who expected to receive a new battery to replace their six-year old battery for scott free.