Battery dilema
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Battery dilema
First, 2000 F250 4x4 Powerstroke. Have owned this since new. Back in 2006 I bought a pair of Optima Red Tops and they have been in the truck ever since. Yes, they are in there now, but they won't hold enough charge after a few days to start the truck. I have a charger on them now so I can use it tomorrow.
I know Optima moved production years ago to Mexico, after I bought mine, and had a lot of bad batteries. Has this changed? Are the Optimas out now just as good as the old ones? If not Optima, what is a good option?
Any help appreciated!
I know Optima moved production years ago to Mexico, after I bought mine, and had a lot of bad batteries. Has this changed? Are the Optimas out now just as good as the old ones? If not Optima, what is a good option?
Any help appreciated!
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I was not aware of a quality control issue with optima. I hope they have resolved any issues, as I recently installed optima batteries in my farm tractor and diesel zero turn. The red top in the tractor lasted 11 years.
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The new Optima's are not what they used to be.. many issues on them recently. Personally, I purchased a brand new one off the shelf, got it home and it would not hold a charge.. Took it back and got a "normal" battery..
Almost 10 years out of any battery these days is great, they are likely just worn out..
I would not think red tops would have enough oomph to start a diesel..??
Almost 10 years out of any battery these days is great, they are likely just worn out..
I would not think red tops would have enough oomph to start a diesel..??
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Batteries plus has their own brand of remanufactured dry cell batteries that I've had good luck with in the past. My opinion though, you can't go wrong with a lead acid battery. My last set lasted 10 years and one of them was still testing good when I replaced both.
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AGM's need about a half a volt higher charge rate than wet cells....so check your charge voltage.
also, if you have an aftermarket high amp alternator...check the at idle charge rate since a lot of high amp alternators produce little at low rpms.
also, if you have an aftermarket high amp alternator...check the at idle charge rate since a lot of high amp alternators produce little at low rpms.
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