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The corrosion issue is the leading reason why I would switch to an AGM. I'm a bit concerned that the charge produced by the alternator(s) isn't quite what an AGM wants, but it's close.
Lots of AGM discussions in the 2017+ Super Duty section.
Brands of choice seem to be NorthStar and Odyssey.
I think I'm in that discussion already. I've bought four Odyssey batteries. Two for the prior truck and two for my side-by-side. Those are the PC925 model. I had to recondition those batteries because the charge profiles of my solar panel charger and my CTEK charger weren't good enough. Odyssey is an awesome battery if you treat it right. Otherwise, it's just a very good battery.
This is what I use, SLI65AGMDP X2 Power Premium. They have updated the sticker since I purchased mine. I also keep mine on a maintainer as I don't seem to drive the truck much.
This is what I use, SLI65AGMDP X2 Power Premium. They have updated the sticker since I purchased mine. I also keep mine on a maintainer as I don't seem to drive the truck much.
x2 Used these in my 2003 Duramax and were still going strong after 8 years when I sold it. Have them in my 2018 F350 and wife's 2012 Expedition. Never any issues, even if left for 2 months like we did with the Expy recently. Would highly recommend this brand, but I think any AGM is a giant leap better than stock Motorcraft.
Sam's Club Duracell AGM. They put them on-sale every spring. Try to get 2 batteries made from the same batch. I've ran Odyssey's and Northstar before. Sams is easy to warranty swap too if needed. Half the price of X2 Power/NS/Odyssey.
Stay away from TSC batteries. Warranty swap is almost non-existent now. You have to call an 800 number, take them to an auto parts store to get tested, and the 800 # is only open M-F 9-5 or something ridiculous like that.
This is what I use, SLI65AGMDP X2 Power Premium. They have updated the sticker since I purchased mine. I also keep mine on a maintainer as I don't seem to drive the truck much.
yep worth the money i have those in my 6.0. pickup sitting outside for 2 days highest temp 0 degrees f not plugged in and it cranked as if it was 40 out and started. go online to get a discount got mine through batteries plus
My buddy's shop, where I take my truck, stocks Interstate batteries. When it's time, I'll go with Interstate AGMs because I'd rather put the money in his pocket. He takes awesome care of me with also my wife's Escape and my son's Fusion. I have lunch with them often as they are in the city where I work.
Lots of AGM discussions in the 2017+ Super Duty section.
Brands of choice seem to be NorthStar and Odyssey.
Northstar is no more.
Enersys, the manufacturer behind Odyssey, purchased Northstar, which ironically, was started by the Chief Technology Officer and 3 other executives who quit Enersys to start Northstar, and then later retired and sold Northstar to a European investment company, from whom Enersys acquired Northstar from, thus ending the upstart begun by the defectors.
Soon after acquiring Northstar, Enersys discontinued the brand name (at least, for automotive batteries... not sure about the telco backup battery industry that Northstar also served).
The X2 Power battery is made by Enersys, and but for a lack of tin plating to protect the brass terminal posts and a 20 amp lower CCA rating, is the same thin plate pure lead construction as the Odyssey Extreme.
Originally Posted by HRTKD
I think I'm in that discussion already. I've bought four Odyssey batteries. Two for the prior truck and two for my side-by-side. Those are the PC925 model. I had to recondition those batteries because the charge profiles of my solar panel charger and my CTEK charger weren't good enough. Odyssey is an awesome battery if you treat it right. Otherwise, it's just a very good battery.
In order to achieve the full design cycle life of ODYSSEY batteries in cyclic applications the charge current must be a minimum of 40% of the battery’s 10-hour rating (column 8 of the chart on page 7). Thus the minimum charge current for a PC925 battery in a cycling application is 10.8 amps (40% of 27Ah).
The CTEK MUS 4.3 charges with a maximum of 4.3 amps. I had been thinking that there was an issue with the charge voltage, but it's the amps as long as I select the right mode on the charger (the third option that is also used for charging a lead acid battery in cold weather) to get 14.7 volts instead of the 14.4 volts used for the regular charge profile.
