RobertMcC Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I did that - truck sat overnight (couple days ago) and measured it with 12.7v between the battery terminals. Turned headlights on (but truck off) and measured 11.7v. Turned headlights off and immediately took another reading 12.1v. I have not done a voltage drop test though (between -'ve terminal on battery and engine block / ground). I might go try that now. Anything more than -0.5v indicates bad ground from what I understand. Best test, physically check every ground, take it off, use some sand paper and clean them reinstall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoecanadian Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 hmm interesting. not really sure where to start for that one. Well my bad ground cable cost me a battery and a starter before I figured out the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Had battery load tested. It's bad. On my way to get a new battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Nice diagnostics :) As mrjoecanadien (yes I spelled it correctly with an 'e', I'm a Montreal fan ;) ) I've chased issue like this before only to find that was not the solution. What battery are you getting (suspecting OEM)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I see even CTC is now offering a spiral AGM battery at a reasonable price. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/3/Batteries/BatteriesCables/PRD~0107590P/MotoMaster+Eliminator+Ultra+Spiral+Grid+AGM+Automotive+Battery.jsp?locale=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoecanadian Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Nice diagnostics :) As mrjoecanadien (yes I spelled it correctly with an 'e', I'm a Montreal fan ;) ) I've chased issue like this before only to find that was not the solution. What battery are you getting (suspecting OEM)? Damn habs fans, don't even know how to spell, and they pick the worse hockey team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Take a close look at the shape of the Montreal Canadiens logo... It's shaped like a TOILET SEAT!!!!!!!!!!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I had an OEM battery lined up, but James recommended the Kirkland battery from Costco. It has higher CCA than the OEM and it's 1/2 the price. Fired it in the truck, started right up. 3 year warranty on it, I guess we shall see how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Take a close look at the shape of the Montreal Canadiens logo... It's shaped like a TOILET SEAT!!!!!!!!!!! :P And I wipe my arse with the maple leaf...not an offense against Canada cause they're blue :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoecanadian Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 And I wipe my arse with the maple leaf...not an offense against Canada cause they're blue :P Good for you I'm not a leafs fan either :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtripper Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I have been running my winches on the side posts for years and never had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I have been running my winches on the side posts for years and never had an issue. I have never run a winch from the top posts! Never an issue, but if you research it melting posts are common I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Was good seeing you at Costco Scott, I hear good things about the batteries, as mentioned Rick (Runs GMtunerz) lives down the hall from me and runs them in his camaro, Grand Prix GTP Supercharged and his g/f's Grand Am GT. From what he says never has an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 And I wipe my arse with the maple leaf...not an offense against Canada cause they're blue :P Watch out for those jagged edges...We all know what I think about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Looks like a new battery is my Heep's near future as well. Gonna be trying out the one from Costco probably sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I tell ya - I am very pleased with mine! Turns over no problem, no hesitation even on cold days like today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thats good to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I tell ya - I am very pleased with mine! Turns over no problem, no hesitation even on cold days like today. New batteries normally will do that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlered Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 it isnt even THAT cold yet.........febuary is a commin !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtripper Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 It's -24 with the wind chill today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 When the ol' diesel doesnt start then you know its cold..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Definitely cold when diesel wont start without block heater lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertMcC Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Definitely cold when diesel wont start without block heater lol. My buddy cut the cord for it. When its just a 3 prong female plug that attaches to the back of the block, why he cut it, I dunno. So Its offically Chilly, 4 attempts to get the car started. Offically cold is when she wont even start so -40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 It's -24 with the wind chill today. Yup, it is! I ran a bunch of errands today (lots of stopping and starting the truck) and had no issues. Also cranked right over after sitting outside since Monday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'm a big fan of AGM batteries. We run them in everything. However, some of the reasons they are so popular is that they will sit unattended much longer, like weeks and months, they can be mounted upside down or sideways, safer in an accident, they don't leak, and withstand off-road vibration much better. Ask any Baja racer! But, any new battery, as long as you keep it charged up all the time shoud last 5 years. That is the key to long battery life, charge it back up immediately after starting the car, don't let it drain down. And trickle chargers are great! Concerning wind chill factor, remember it only affects mammals, trying to keep warm. To a car battery, tree, pavement, snake, whatever, if the air is -10 degrees, it doesn't matter if the air is still or moving, it is still only -10 degrees! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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