![]() ![]() This indicates in minutes how long the battery will operate the electrical system in a vehicle if the charging system were to fail. The next to check is the reserve capacity of the battery. And if there’s a wind chill of -30 degrees, this feature could save your life. This determines how long the battery will attempt to try to operate the starter at zero degrees. The next thing to check is the Cold Cranking Amp’s the battery is able to provide. And unless you have access to a battery charger with removes sulfation, don’t expect long battery life. If the battery is more than three months old, it can begin to sulfate from sitting on the shelf. And a battery made this month would have a D16 code. So for example a battery made in January of this year would be an A16 code. When it comes to looking for a replacement battery, the first to check is the date code on the battery. I usually keep 1 or 2 spares charged up to jump start friends’ or relatives’ cars or to gift to somebody stranded. When they retire they are relegated to boat or tractor detail. I usually replace batteries at 5 or 6 years and have never had to warranty one. My Bonneville takes a special battery that isn’t available as a Maxx, so I got a Die-Hard Gold, 1000 amps, 800 cold cranking amps, and a good warranty! I also have had good results with Sears Die-Hard Gold. Lately the warranty is 3 years Free replacement + 2 years prorated. They have amp and cold crank amps exceeding OE requirements. The car battery warranties have gotten a little stingier as time goes on, but the Wal-Mart Ever-Start Maxx batteries (northern version) have given me very good service over many years. I shop for lots of cranking amps, warranty, and price. ![]() Many of my cars are parked for half a year at a time. Since I own 7 cars I know about batteries (buying and using them). “Anybody knows about Walmart’s EverStart Maxx Lead Acid batt? It has 5yr warranty - ie 18 months more than : “I’ve used them (EverStart Max), worked fine for me.” ![]()
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