Yes, I was aware my truck had two batteries when I bought it, but honestly, never gave it much thought at the time. Kinda just made a mental note about the $100-$150 fuel filters, larger E-rated tires, and the 3-4 quarts of extra oil. While helping a friend (with a diesel) shop for batteries the reality hit me---it's going to cost approx. 3X more to replace the batteries on a diesel vs. a typical 1/2 ton gasser !Curious, how long do diesel batteries typically last? I usually get 3-5 years out of my gasser batteries.

There is nothing special about the batteries in a diesel truck vs a gas vehicle. When I replaced batteries in my truck I got the best deal from NAPA on their 84 month batteries. Mine are going on 5 years old and I may replace them next spring.

I just replaced one in my 2012 F350. I got one at Autozone with a higher rated cranking amps 800 instead of 700 on the OEM batteries. Cost about $115 each. What truck do you have that costs $150 for fuel filters?!

As long as you are spending money consider an AGM for superior cranking amps, faster charging, higher resting voltage, lower maintenance, etc. One brand is Sears Platinum.

Battery life on a diesel is the same as a gas engine. :)

otrfun wrote: Kinda just made a mental note about the $100-$150 fuel filtersWHAT?!? What kind of fuel filters do you have? :?

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the_bear_II
Explorer
Dec 08, 2016
even high output batteries for cars are approaching $100 each now days.
otrfun
Explorer II
Dec 08, 2016
donn0128 wrote:
There is nothing special about the batteries in a diesel truck vs a gas vehicle. When I replaced batteries in my truck I got the best deal from NAPA on their 84 month batteries. Mine are going on 5 years old and I may replace them next spring.
That may be so, but Ram calls for a pair of 94R/H7 batteries which typically sell for $150-$200 each at most battery sources
otrfun
Explorer II
Dec 08, 2016
Helmsey wrote:
otrfun wrote:
Kinda just made a mental note about the $100-$150 fuel filters
WHAT?!? What kind of fuel filters do you have? :?
'16 Ram CTD. Engine and chassis OEM Mopar fuel filters (as a set) typically sell discount on Amazon and eBay for approx. $100. $150-$200 at the dealer. If anybody's finding them cheaper somewhere else (not counting one-time great deals), please let me know, thanks!
Helmsey
Explorer
Dec 08, 2016
otrfun wrote:
Kinda just made a mental note about the $100-$150 fuel filters

WHAT?!? What kind of fuel filters do you have? :?
tvman44
Explorer
Dec 08, 2016
Battery life on a diesel is the same as a gas engine. :)
time2roll
Nomad
Dec 08, 2016
As long as you are spending money consider an AGM for superior cranking amps, faster charging, higher resting voltage, lower maintenance, etc. One brand is Sears Platinum.
agesilaus
Explorer III
Dec 08, 2016
I just replaced one in my 2012 F350. I got one at Autozone with a higher rated cranking amps 800 instead of 700 on the OEM batteries. Cost about $115 each. What truck do you have that costs $150 for fuel filters?!
donn0128
Explorer II
Dec 08, 2016
There is nothing special about the batteries in a diesel truck vs a gas vehicle. When I replaced batteries in my truck I got the best deal from NAPA on their 84 month batteries. Mine are going on 5 years old and I may replace them next spring.

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