Battery is *dead*
#21
Senior Member
I can't get over what batteries cost now. I remember buying red top Optimas for $100, and complaining when they went up to $125.
#22
Senior Member
Depends where you shop. Wal-mart lists a replacement for my 2013 for $93.76 with a 5 year warranty (3 years free, 2 years pro-rated) - MAXX-65N. They want $237.99 for an Optima RedTop, but I wouldn't get that anyway.
Putting in a 2016 (most recent year they show) brings up a MAXX-H6 for $117.93. AGM batter is $137.87 or $164.86.
Costco has an Interstate battery for my truck for $94.99
Putting in a 2016 (most recent year they show) brings up a MAXX-H6 for $117.93. AGM batter is $137.87 or $164.86.
Costco has an Interstate battery for my truck for $94.99
#24
Senior Member
I thought about that, but I will just get one that plugs in so I can remove it if the outlet is needed for something else. That, and the dash outlet can easily interfere with the truck's RF for remote lock/unlock/start.
#25
Senior Member
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#27
Member
RNLComp (who doesn't have cold weather) added a solar charger. I use a Battery Tender. I got tired of the Battery Saver messages, and could see that the battery wouldn't last. I'm 4 1/4 years in on mine, and hope to do as well as I have on other vehicles (8+ years).
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#29
Senior Member
Most certainly. Lead has become quite expensive, and I would imagine a lot of that is due to environmental fees imposed along all the steps of the mfg process. FWIW we use red top Optimas in much of the farm equipment because they can sit for long periods of inactivity without sulfating like a wet battery. They also don't gas off in hot environments and cause corrosion. I've experienced very good service life with them, often 4-5 years and that's outstanding for a field tractor. I like everything about them except the price. Kinda like new trucks.......
Last edited by PerryB; 04-17-2018 at 06:14 PM.