Battery time

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Battery time

Post by Bill2014 » Sun Jan 24, 2021 7:58 pm

The OEM original battery just barely turned over and started the truck this morning at 5 below zero. The 7 year old battery never failed me, but I'm not going to push my luck any longer. I've only used the inexpensive Walmart Everstart in everything I own and always get 6 to 10 years out of them.
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$150 and a half hour later it cranks right up!
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Re: Battery time

Post by EasyDoesIt » Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:04 am

I'll be honest, I usually like to upgrade the battery but my stock battery in my 2018 wagon is still going strong after 3 years and 50k miles.

In the Las Vegas desert I usually only get 2 years out of batteries.

When it fails, I'm going to replace it with the exact same battery.
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Post by FordyceCreekTrail » Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:08 pm

These stock batteries are amazing. Other vehicles I have had barely got 1.5-2 years out of the shitty stock batteries.
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Re: Battery time

Post by Bill2014 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:30 pm

FordyceCreekTrail wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:08 pm
 These stock batteries are amazing. Other vehicles I have had barely got 1.5-2 years out of the shitty stock batteries.
Yeah - I'm keeping the Stock Mopar battery in my garage for now - it never failed to start the truck!
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Post by Mule007 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:02 pm

Don’t let it set directly on concrete, put it on some wood sleepers or will sap any battery PDQ, learned the hard way ☹️
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Re: Battery time

Post by Bill2014 » Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:00 am

Mule007 wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:02 pm
 Don’t let it set directly on concrete, put it on some wood sleepers or will sap any battery PDQ, learned the hard way ☹️
I just set the old battery there to take the picture for posting... I keep it on a sheet of plywood although I don't think that is required anymore.

Modern batteries are allegedly no longer susceptible to "moisture damage"...
See this nice article addressing this issue.

https://northeastbattery.com/do-cement- ... batteries/
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Re: Battery time

Post by FordyceCreekTrail » Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:58 pm

Bill2014 wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:30 pm
FordyceCreekTrail wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:08 pm
 These stock batteries are amazing. Other vehicles I have had barely got 1.5-2 years out of the shitty stock batteries.
Yeah - I'm keeping the Stock Mopar battery in my garage for now - it never failed to start the truck!
:rockon:

Mopar Battery.jpg
On my 2005 Nissan Titan it leaked and melted everything on the fender well, dissolved the positive battery connector and left me stranded at a concert at 2:00AM. Truck was less then 2 years old I believe. Toyotas go fast as well.
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Re: Battery time

Post by Mule007 » Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:31 pm

Bill: thanks for the article, good info ! 👍
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NEW: “Bear”: 2015 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4WD, Crew cab, 68K miles; 2nd Owner-Power steering, windows, brakes, Tip start, heated tow mirrors; Sirius, blue tooth, Alpine 6 speakers; 35% tinted windows, Black, diesel gray, silver interior; Systems: Driver Info Displays; TPMS, ESC; Power converter; AC; ERS controls on shifter. Anti theft system, vehicle immobilizer. Engine: 6.4L Hemi, Auto. HD 6-66RFE-6 speed transmission; 3.73:1 gears; 1 ton Hemi transmission oil cooler; 2-speed electric shift BW44-46 4WD shift on fly; Trans. skid plate. Axels: F-5,500 #; R-6,100#; Solid front, Anti- slip differential rear; Tow Pkg:: Rough Country 2.5” lift; Tekonsha Prodigy P2 trailer brake, HD Coil Springs, Bilstein B8 5100 shocks, WD hitch, F/R HD stabilizer bars; rear track bar; sway control; Tow Haul Mode, brake assist, Hill control;recalls; 5” oval SS steps; Brakes: Extreme Z36 Truck and Tow Drilled/Slotted F&R rotors & pads; Wheels: XD KMC235 Grenade Crawl bead-lock wheels;
Upgrades: CB; Uniden Pro 520XL; Tonneau: Extant Endure ALX cover; Alternator: HD Denso 180 amp; Battery: Interstate MTZ-AGM 94RH7 Premium 830CCA; Tires: Dean Back Country A/T2-35/1250R-18/12, MP3; Floor mats: Husky X-act contour; Muffler: FX catback #71416 SS after axle exit; Car Seat covers: Caterpillar Black/Grey front seat covers :patriot:
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