Two batteries in 2012 F-350?
My 2012 Ford F-350 Dually died this morning. It has the original two batteries from the factory. I have it hooked up to battery tender while not in use connected to the passenger side battery. I ju...
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Lynnmor wrote:Vvvv1010 wrote:
I recently had a 750 amp read on secondary battery and a 440 amp read on the primary battery. I chose to only replace one at Ford dealership that was still under the Motorcraft Tough Max 100 month limited warranty. This is my 7th battery in 6 years.
I made the decision when they both need replacing I will go to a better battery brand. I've been chasing full warranty and limited warranty on the Motorcraft brand every 2 years.
Wow, Texas must be harder on batteries than Pennsylvania winters. I have the exact same truck with the original batteries. (Knock on Wood) :? You might want to have the charging system tested.
Actually extreme heat is worse on batteries than cold. But cold is hard on them too. Another reason a temperate climate is good for.....about everything.
Having lived in most of the different N American climates, I've noticed that here on the wet side of the Cascades, appears to be the best overall climate for vehicles and their components I've experienced.
Batteries last longer, very few extreme hot days and no cold days. Tires last longer, cloudy= less UV damage and predominantly wet pavement = better tread wear from lower friction coefficients and generally lighter on the throttle due to slippery roads.
Paint/dash/interior lasts longer, less uv damage and even though it's wet a good portion of the year, I think this area rivals dry southwest climates for no rust. I attribute it to the constant fresh water rinse of the undercarriage 6mo a year. Prevents any build up from trapping moisture long term as well as any corrosive road salt/mag/calcium gets thoroughly washed off directly.
