Battery question for the experts
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I consider starting batteries as consumables are replace them at least every 5 years but usually less. I have Lipo batteries in my RV but that is the only application. Battleborn's actually.
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I have zero issues with doing that myself. Besides, give me a chance to clean all the connections.
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Now thats STRANGE originally you stated 5 years until you replace the batteries? In your earlier post you stated 3-4 years you replace them which one is it?
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I used that term pretty loosely. My projected battery life in my tractors is 3 years and I'll change them out at 5, good or not so good. Not a big deal as I consider starting batteries as a consumable item just like oil filters and air filters. Mine reside in an unheated bar with no electricity so it's imperative to me that I have sufficient starting amperage when it's cold out, like this AM for instance. It's 4, feels like -6.
Do the same with the vehicles as well. The one thing I don't ever want is a dead battery when I need it to fire my engines. That applies to ANY battery. I cannot see purchasing a hybrid battery for 2 to 3 times the cost of a conventional jar. Makes no economic sense to me, never has.
Batteries and air filters along with sufficient tire pressures are the 3 most neglected items on a tractor and on a vehicle there is. Guess that is why the gummit put TPMS on newer cars today. And as an aside, you can purchase TPMS units for farm tractor tires as well.
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Don't forget fluids...
Like my tenant experiencing problems with her bought new Toyota... never changed the oil in 55,000 miles... just added when oil light came on...
Like my tenant experiencing problems with her bought new Toyota... never changed the oil in 55,000 miles... just added when oil light came on...
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Reminds me of my old boss. Leased a Chrysler Pacifica and never changed the oil, don't think he ever checked it either. at 75K the engine puked so we had to put a reman motor in it so he could turn it in
People are ignorant today.
"jar"? I purchased it mainly because of the 600 amp capacity and the five year warranty. I run a winch too so the extra capacity is justified, imo. But I see your point. In my case it was old batteries that killed the starter in my F350 Powerstroke - that cost me the price of six new batteries.
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'Jar' is the street term for a lead-acid flooded cell battery...
Not sure how old batteries killed your starter on your Powerstroke and I've replaced the starter on my 1997 and a new reman one was 120 bucks.
I have Interstates in my 1997 and when parked it's always on the battery tender.