Got new batteries ...
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From: Medford Oregon
Got new batteries ...
Well, its been 6 years and noticed starter turning slower if truck sat over the weekend. It always starter within 2-3 seconds but has been so long I forgot how a good new battery(s) system performs. Well, let me tell you, it scared the crap out of me how fast the engine can actually turn over. I'm glad I did it with winter coming as now have no worries, just had to convince the wife. Lesson I learned is over time we all are accustom to the engine start cycle but sometimes forget how it use to be, and what it should be like.
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From: Medford Oregon
Went with what was in there. Extreme Power series 65XT which are 850 CCA, 1000 CCA @ 32*. Probably not the top end but they have never failed me over the years, hot or cold climate.
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Sure cant complain about 6 yrs of service.
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From: Austin, TX
I might need to change my Optimas out soon. They have been in there for about 4 years now. The engine seems to spin fast enough, but something tells me it's not as fast as it used to be.. I remember when I installed these batteries and the SD starter I was really surprised how fast it spun.
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