Lantley wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
My RAM was built exactly 4 years ago and starts fine on the West coast, maybe it would not in COLD weather. My Son's RAM was built at the same time and his died 3 months ago. He is in colder weather DFW, TX.
He replaced with Interstate/Costco as will I when needed.
Lantley not sure why you think engine gets harder to start when it gets older?
For the same reason you can't play basketball like you did when you were a teanager.
Simple wear and tear.
Now you may be right that wear and tear may be insignificant.
But my thought is parts wear,wire corrode,glow plugs aren't quite a bright,motors don't spin quite as fast or as easily as when they were brand new.
Essentially as things wear, resistance is created. We could be talking about my aching knee, the flywheel in my truck or wiring in my starter.
This resistance be it mechanical or electrical puts more drag/strain on the battery. Much in the same way are old joints and clogged arteries put more strain on our heart...wear and tear.
For instance I never had a problem starting my prior 2007 Duramax with 300K on the clock nevertheless It did not start quite as smoothly and effortlessly as my 2019 Duramax with 5K on the clock.
I call B.S........ The added electrical demand that comes from all the fancy electronics on newer trucks will put more demand on batteries than any old beater will.
