New batteries- had to do it

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12-18-2005, 05:15 PM

Marine

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New batteries- had to do it

I went with the Exide Orbital Group 78dt. They are the spiral wound ones with an 84 month warranty. After the cold spell last night: -20 F, It wouldn't turn over fast enough to catch. I put the new ones in (at -15 F) and it fired right up.

I didn't realize the stock ones were going out on me, but the difference in starting power was unbelievable.

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12-18-2005, 08:14 PM

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I've got the same....only the black Mopar version. We get two to three years out of batteries down here. Have a couple customers that have gone two complete summers with them and so far so good......and NO mess. Nice to go out and just blow the dust off a battery. -15.......it's been a long time since I've had to deal with that.

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12-18-2005, 08:20 PM

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My Red Tops seems alittle weak lately. Maybe time for a warranty replacement!

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12-19-2005, 12:49 PM

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Four yrs seems to be about average for factory batteries on a CTD that is used regularly.
Mine only lasted three ..... but I average 7-10 starts a day. I also believe hot weather is harder on battery life than hard cranks in cold weather!
JMO

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