Load test those 5+ year old batteries
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Load test those 5+ year old batteries
My '18, 23k miles was in for it's annual service/oil change. The battery failed it's load test. It does stay in a garage.
The new one was $220. Lexus of Melbourne, Fl.
Bruce in Fl
The new one was $220. Lexus of Melbourne, Fl.
Bruce in Fl
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I'm not sure if battery tech has changed or new cars just draw that much more power but I can't get a lead-acid battery to last more than 4 years in FL.
When I first started driving in the 90s, it seemed like batteries lasted much longer.
When I first started driving in the 90s, it seemed like batteries lasted much longer.
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Maybe try some different brands? I heard interstate batteries are the best
https://www.interstatebatteries.com/...xoCqgQQAvD_BwE
https://www.interstatebatteries.com/...xoCqgQQAvD_BwE
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I may do this, thanks Bruce - I keep mine on the tender over the winter, though I am sure I may replace the battery the coming year just to be safe especially if it fails the load test.
$220 for a new battery really isn't too bad nowadays, but I remember back in the good ol' days when you could get a Duralast gold for ~150.
$220 for a new battery really isn't too bad nowadays, but I remember back in the good ol' days when you could get a Duralast gold for ~150.
^^^^ My Quote from one of the links above:
^^^^Nope - I ran a Bosch AGM Battery in my ISF with no issues. I also ran a NAPA AGM battery in my Silverado, I replaced it at seven years, not because I had to, but because I had never had a battery lasted that long
And, I am in Super Hot Arizona that is tough on Batteries. I replaced the AGM in the truck with an Optima Yellow Top AGM H6. As far as charging goes, the alternator compensates.
And, I am in Super Hot Arizona that is tough on Batteries. I replaced the AGM in the truck with an Optima Yellow Top AGM H6. As far as charging goes, the alternator compensates.Trending Topics
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This probably should go in the Battery sticky thread. Just did the same thing. Dealer battery was $220 + $60 install and it was an Interstate battery. OEM made it 4.5 years in Phoenix. My low battery manifested itself by slightly weaker starting and the easy exit feature (auto title and telescope wheel) stopped working reliably.
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This probably should go in the Battery sticky thread. Just did the same thing. Dealer battery was $220 + $60 install and it was an Interstate battery. OEM made it 4.5 years in Phoenix. My low battery manifested itself by slightly weaker starting and the easy exit feature (auto title and telescope wheel) stopped working reliably.
I will probably just replace mine at 4 years.
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Or, as i mentioned, have the dealer load test it once a year. It will fail the machine test while it is still more than able to start the car.
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Here in Virginia the batteries last 5-6 years for me. It makes sense to load test the battery after year 4 with each oil change, Usually, there is no charge as it takes 2 min. I bought an inexpensive tester and now I check my cars on my own.
The 12v batteries on my hybrids last way longer. On one hybrid, I am on my 10th year. On the the other hybrid, I changed the good battery proactively at year 9 because I did not want to end up stranded in a long trip. I could try to squeeze 1-2 more years and save $250/10 = $25/year but I didn’t want to risk it being far away from home.
The 12v batteries on my hybrids last way longer. On one hybrid, I am on my 10th year. On the the other hybrid, I changed the good battery proactively at year 9 because I did not want to end up stranded in a long trip. I could try to squeeze 1-2 more years and save $250/10 = $25/year but I didn’t want to risk it being far away from home.
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Now, that $20k 4 ten spoke wheel parts dept quote? That's pretty disrespectful. It makes that $12,000 quote from another poster here sound perfectly sane.
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