Our last camping trip.....
Our last camping trip for the year was about a month ago. We hooked up and headed out to the campground about 25 miles away. I noticed the truck was a little slower starting than normal but didn't th...
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Nine years is a lot of time on an OEM starting battery, usually warranted for 24-36 months. Over the years I've learned that it is time to have the battery replaced, or at least tested, at first sign of it not being up for starting.
Problem is, most cars and trucks today start too easily most of the time, and you learn about problems only on hard start conditions (like colder weather). Some car dealers and service shops now do battery tests as part of the oil change/routine maintenance inspection service, because it can be a sales opportunity for an overpriced battery.
Problem is, most cars and trucks today start too easily most of the time, and you learn about problems only on hard start conditions (like colder weather). Some car dealers and service shops now do battery tests as part of the oil change/routine maintenance inspection service, because it can be a sales opportunity for an overpriced battery.
