Battery Question
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Battery Question
With diesel at $3.00 @ gallon I decided to park my '04 250SD and drive my Bronco. I decided after 2 weeks I better start and maybe put a few road miles on it. Turned the key and nothing! Batteries were dead. Well I figured they just ran dead. Tried to charge them and only one would hold a charge. Went to the dealer and they said my stereo had put an undue strain on the main battery. No warranty. I have a Panasonic AM/FM/CD/DVD w/ 7" Flip Screen head unit, XM satellite and a 5 channel Kicker amp with 10" S10L7 sub. I think this warranty decision is BS but, the battery adjustment was going to cost me $103.00 anyway. I was thinking of just switching over to the Optima Red Tops. Are these okay for a 6.0L diesel application? Anybody using them?
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Over on the 7.3 forum there is a topic about batterys that you might want to check out. In regards to the optimas,I was reading that under warranty they won`t cover if used in a diesel. I don`t know that as fact but you might check before you buy
good luck
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Originally Posted by RanchRodsTX
I have a Panasonic AM/FM/CD/DVD w/ 7" Flip Screen head unit, XM satellite and a 5 channel Kicker amp with 10" S10L7 sub. I think this warranty decision is BS but, the battery adjustment was going to cost me $103.00 anyway. I was thinking of just switching over to the Optima Red Tops. Are these okay for a 6.0L diesel application? Anybody using them?
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I've parked my truck at the airport for two weeks at a time while on trips and never had any problems.
To drain two batteries dead in two weeks is not a trivial draw. I'd have your system checked and try to eliminate or reduce the drain when the truck is turned off. I would also recommend a battery tender charger. They will keep the battery charged without over charging.
To drain two batteries dead in two weeks is not a trivial draw. I'd have your system checked and try to eliminate or reduce the drain when the truck is turned off. I would also recommend a battery tender charger. They will keep the battery charged without over charging.
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I routinely leave my truck in the garage for over a month at a time, (longest 7 weeks)
no issues at all. I use Stanadyne or an equivalent in the fuel and that is it.
Some think that is horrible, however think about how long one sits on the showroom floor or back lot of a dealership.
no issues at all. I use Stanadyne or an equivalent in the fuel and that is it.
Some think that is horrible, however think about how long one sits on the showroom floor or back lot of a dealership.
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Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
I routinely leave my truck in the garage for over a month at a time, (longest 7 weeks)
no issues at all. I use Stanadyne or an equivalent in the fuel and that is it.
Some think that is horrible, however think about how long one sits on the showroom floor or back lot of a dealership.
no issues at all. I use Stanadyne or an equivalent in the fuel and that is it.
Some think that is horrible, however think about how long one sits on the showroom floor or back lot of a dealership.
Remember... I want to buy your truck in 10 years... you'll be on your 3rd oil change huh??
Hope all is well.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by RanchRodsTX
With diesel at $3.00 @ gallon I decided to park my '04 250SD and drive my Bronco. I decided after 2 weeks I better start and maybe put a few road miles on it. Turned the key and nothing! Batteries were dead. Well I figured they just ran dead. Tried to charge them and only one would hold a charge. Went to the dealer and they said my stereo had put an undue strain on the main battery. No warranty. I have a Panasonic AM/FM/CD/DVD w/ 7" Flip Screen head unit, XM satellite and a 5 channel Kicker amp with 10" S10L7 sub. I think this warranty decision is BS but, the battery adjustment was going to cost me $103.00 anyway. I was thinking of just switching over to the Optima Red Tops. Are these okay for a 6.0L diesel application? Anybody using them?
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