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I think that's trading off alternator life by delaying battery purchase
Posted by: RexNICO (11364) on 2015-07-27 13:32:55 In Reply to: optima yellow top, 4 years and still going strong; will hopfully get another 4-5 years out of it posted by PaperToast on 2015-07-27 01:10:22	Share \| Report

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what battery are we feeling these days? - superdlux 2015-07-26 22:08:17 (740 views)
- Anyone tried these Braille (lightweight AGM) batteries.... - c4S6 2015-07-28 11:19:25 (558 views)
- Always tell the autoparts store that you have a V8 A6. Larger capacity battery, More common size - stuklr 2015-12-24 07:46:23 (677 views)
  - yup, that's what I priced out Group 49/H8 is the larger battery for the V8 - superdlux 2015-07-27 07:49:43 (636 views)
    - AGM. - julex 2015-07-28 10:02:02 (900 views)
- optima yellow top, 4 years and still going strong; will hopfully get another 4-5 years out of it - PaperToast 2015-07-27 01:10:22 (563 views)
  - optima = worst battery I have ever bought. fought like hell to get it replaced after 9 months then - ar-Rings 2015-07-27 19:25:21 (564 views)
    - 2nd, also X2 - MobsTTa 2015-07-28 22:29:24 (520 views)
      - Thats the total opposite of my experience with the Optima batteries. - stuklr 2015-07-29 07:04:17 (572 views)
        
        The quality of Optima batteries plummeted a few years ago. - rubirock4.2 2015-07-30 13:36:24 (530 views)
  - I think that's trading off alternator life by delaying battery purchase - RexNICO 2015-07-27 13:32:55 (558 views)
    - I have heard this before. Please help me understand... - msvphoto 2015-07-27 19:09:34 (557 views)
      - battery gets killed in summer time when current demands from AC fan, radiator Fan, internal   -  julex  2015-07-28 09:52:43 (562 views)
        
        Julex, online codes:  -  superdlux  2015-07-28 10:12:18 (630 views)
        
        codes still work. $165 with core charge for H8AGM at advanced here in Wisconsin   -  blackmage  2016-01-11 09:59:28 (406 views)
        
        Gotcha, I was thinking you're getting some awesome base pricing like that :)   -  julex  2015-07-28 11:46:51 (525 views)
      - Its the battery not maintaining a consistent charge, but still enough to start the car. - stuklr 2015-07-28 09:03:48 (551 views)
      - It's been a long time, but something about duty cycle over voltage & voltage output vs amps??   -  RexNICO  2015-07-27 20:11:15 (539 views)
        
        There we go, thank you both for the better understanding. I get it now and it makes sense.   -  msvphoto  2015-07-29 16:54:43 (515 views)
        
        I appreciate good open discussion. Always open to learn more. Thanks   -  RexNICO  2015-07-29 22:11:06 (526 views)
        
        Yes! I try to keep learning something every day.   -  msvphoto  2015-07-30 11:57:40 (510 views)
- I was very happy with the Duralast Platinum, aside from the price - RexNICO 2015-07-26 22:18:50 (577 views)
  - Yup, AGM, 900 CCA, 3 yr warranty, but $175. Seems comparable in specs to the Autocraft for $127 - superdlux 2015-07-26 22:36:09 (594 views)

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