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11-17-2015, 10:01 AM | #41 | |
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11-17-2015, 10:56 AM | #42 | |
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11-17-2015, 12:01 PM | #43 |
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None in New Jersey (oh stop laughing).
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08-03-2021, 10:47 AM | #44 |
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How often should the water in the battery be checked?
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08-03-2021, 06:48 PM | #45 |
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08-03-2021, 08:05 PM | #46 |
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08-03-2021, 08:07 PM | #47 |
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For 40 dollars buy it ! Hope you’re not waiting for something cheaper!
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08-03-2021, 08:47 PM | #48 |
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My local battery wholesaler occasionally has factory blems and I was able to find one brand new for $55. Cranks great so far 10 months after I purchased it and cranks far superior to the one that came with the car.
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08-03-2021, 09:03 PM | #49 |
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08-03-2021, 09:43 PM | #50 |
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My local auto electric guru and battery supplier says you should never have to check or add water to modern batteries, even group 1 6V. His advice: Keep the batteries charged and run them for their warranteed time. He’s the professional. I trust him.
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There's a lot to know about lead acid batteries. Most last long enough if they aren't abused such that delving into all the intricacies is beyond most people's interest. So here's a few quick points: Low electrolyte is bad and can lead to permanent damage. Deeply discharging is bad, and will limit the battery's life. Leaving a battery uncharged for any period of time is bad, this will also limit life and capacity. Overcharging is bad, it boils off electrolyte. (OK, it's not really boiling, it's gassing) There are only 3 battery manufacturers in the US. Many brands are just contracted and re-labeled. Lead is expensive. Better batteries weigh more. Batteries are like mattresses. It's important what's inside, but you can't see it. Voltage only reliably indicates state of charge if allowed to rest for 24 hours with zero discharge. Specific Gravity is always a good indication of state of charge when corrected for temperature. |
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08-03-2021, 11:13 PM | #52 | |
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08-04-2021, 08:19 AM | #53 |
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I’m 87 years old and I have 2 Model T’s, 2 Model A’s and 2 early V8’s. None are show cars and they don’t get driven much these days. All six have Optima batteries and they never need any attention and the cars start right up with them. Given my experience with Tractor Supply batteries in the past I feel that I have saved money in spite of the Optima’s cost.
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08-04-2021, 09:44 AM | #54 | |
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08-04-2021, 10:00 AM | #55 |
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I have good luck with NAPA batteries in my Model A, T and John Deere. I usually go to a NAPA store in a farming community about an hour away. My theory is that the have a lot more turnover in 6 volt batteries than the stores in the urban area where I live. Follows that the batteries should be fresher. Plus the know what I am talking about when I say "Group 1 6 volt". One of the clerks at a local auto parts/hardware store couldn't sell me one because he couldn't find my Model A in his listings. Turns out they had 2 in stock when an older/more knowledgeable clerk happened along.
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