Jul-05-2013 02:44 PM
Jul-06-2013 05:32 PM
45Ricochet wrote:Lowsuv wrote:
AGM batteries have a longer service life .
AGM batteries will not leak and corrode your battery tray .
AGM batteries are more tolerant to being run down and coming back to life .
There are two brands : Optima made by Johnson Controls
EDGE made by Exide .
I found the EDGE batteries at Bi-Mart for $ 139 in the size that fits a Duramax .
we use our Duramax batteries when doing dispersed boondock camping off the grid .
The EDGE AGM batteries are more tolerant for this kind of usage .
AGM batteries have advantages and disadvantages as in charging. Bottom line is a Red or Yellow top ( which I run in my boat) are a lot more money than a maintenance free gel cell battery which lasted me almost 8 years in the truck. (OBTW they didn't leak out) I don't see any AGM giving a free replacement longer than a 3 year period thus the point is moot. I like the tops in the boat cause they don't leak out, ever, and can be mounted without being level. That's about it though as my vehicles always get the flooded/gem type just like the manufacture put in em. They sure are prudy though :W
Jul-06-2013 05:11 PM
Jul-05-2013 08:11 PM
45Ricochet wrote:FishOnOne wrote:45Ricochet wrote:
Yeah I had to break down and buy a pair couple of weeks ago. Same size but a 3 year replacement and 8 years of prorated for the same price at Sears. Hope these last as long at the OEM's did :W
My dad reported he had to replace his batteries in his Chevy recently in their 05, but he also puts on about the same amount of miles/year (~12k) as you do. :W
LOL you still remember that post when I lived in LA. Yeah didn't drive the DRW GMC to the office every day. Some of us have Tow Vehicles and other vehicles for daily transportation in congested areas. Not sure if LA applies here, but I have a hunch it does :B
Let me run out and get all 4 OD readings and report back. Your most likely right, being retired and living where I do there is no reason to travel much :W
Jul-05-2013 07:10 PM
FishOnOne wrote:45Ricochet wrote:
Yeah I had to break down and buy a pair couple of weeks ago. Same size but a 3 year replacement and 8 years of prorated for the same price at Sears. Hope these last as long at the OEM's did :W
My dad reported he had to replace his batteries in his Chevy recently in their 05, but he also puts on about the same amount of miles/year (~12k) as you do. :W
Jul-05-2013 07:01 PM
Lowsuv wrote:
AGM batteries have a longer service life .
AGM batteries will not leak and corrode your battery tray .
AGM batteries are more tolerant to being run down and coming back to life .
There are two brands : Optima made by Johnson Controls
EDGE made by Exide .
I found the EDGE batteries at Bi-Mart for $ 139 in the size that fits a Duramax .
we use our Duramax batteries when doing dispersed boondock camping off the grid .
The EDGE AGM batteries are more tolerant for this kind of usage .
Jul-05-2013 06:48 PM
45Ricochet wrote:
Yeah I had to break down and buy a pair couple of weeks ago. Same size but a 3 year replacement and 8 years of prorated for the same price at Sears. Hope these last as long at the OEM's did :W
Jul-05-2013 06:11 PM
Jul-05-2013 02:55 PM