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Old 01-08-2011, 11:30 PM
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So, with our trucks, how long can i let the truck sit, not running with the headlights on, on my regular OEM battery.

on my old toyota i swear i could go like 6 hours on my optima red top and she would still start strong. Just curious for my adventures after dark.
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I wouldn't go longer than an hour with the stock battery
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Originally Posted by ak_cowboy
I wouldn't go longer than an hour with the stock battery
How about an interstate ?
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its hard to say, depends on the condition of the battery.
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Originally Posted by Cmandes13
How about an interstate ?
Dont buy interstate batteries.... Some people say they have had good luck with them but im telling from personal experience that i'd had 2 already. And both with 6 months crapped out, even the cheapos last better then they do!!! no joke! I'm definately going to try a red or yellow top from optima again. Those batteries are insane! Like i said in another post, back when i did systems that's what we always used.



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