miltvill wrote:
You will never get batteries as good as the factory batteries. They always last a long time. Just my experience. But it takes a lot to jump start a desiel with two batteries.
Nice theory, but untrue.
I could provide many examples to support your statement and many to discredit it.
One example, I just finally had to replace a set of “aftermarket” batteries in the old Dodge. They were originally purchased in 2008 and 2011 iirc for your boat. Swapped to the truck in 2014. Time of death March 2020.
I’ve also had a factory battery bite the dust inside of 3 years.
And have had factory batteries last 7-8 years.
FWIW they were Odyssey AGM. And for what they cost, they should have had a long lifespan.
There are literally 100s of “factors” that contribute to battery life. And one of the reasons OE batteries seem to last the longest is they start out life in brand new vehicles which generally receive better care and have less electrical issues than older vehicles.
