The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXX

Ian B · 10-22-2018, 05:27 PM

Well, Z left me again at HEB Leander Texas. It would not start. The manager came and jump it thank God and him started right away. I said, frack it, called Cedar Park Nissan to see how long of a wait, he said none. Drove straight there, told him the issue and 1.5 hours later back on the road. Charging system, starter and alternator all tested and fine, it was that damn pos Optima battery that failed. Nissan is using Interstate batteries which are my preference and got it installed, tested and back on the road. Funny thing I had the battery tested at Auto Zone last Sunday and he said it was good with 82% on the reading. Oh well, stuff happens. Now I have a new battery w 2 year warranty at 100% before it gets prorated for 3 more years.

Ian B

killrain · 10-22-2018, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ian b

nissan is using interstate batteries which are my preference and got it installed, tested and back on the road. Funny thing i had the battery tested at auto zone last sunday and he said it was good with 82% on the reading. Oh well, stuff happens. Now i have a new battery w 2 year warranty at 100% before it gets prorated for 3 more years.

Ian b

just in case anyone ever wondered or doesn't know: Walmart, sears, autozone, advanced auto, lexus, toyota, ford, autocraft, mitsubishi and so on, are all the same. Just different warranties.

Rusty · 10-22-2018, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Well, Z left me again at HEB Leander Texas. It would not start. The manager came and jump it thank God and him started right away. I said, frack it, called Cedar Park Nissan to see how long of a wait, he said none. Drove straight there, told him the issue and 1.5 hours later back on the road. Charging system, starter and alternator all tested and fine, it was that damn pos Optima battery that failed. Nissan is using Interstate batteries which are my preference and got it installed, tested and back on the road. Funny thing I had the battery tested at Auto Zone last Sunday and he said it was good with 82% on the reading. Oh well, stuff happens. Now I have a new battery w 2 year warranty at 100% before it gets prorated for 3 more years.

Ian B

Cars now with the can-bus system. Once the battery starts to go down hill. It will cause all kinds of funny stuff with the car. The ecu needs about 10v to work. Under that. It will shut down to save it's self from voltage spikes.

eastwest2300 · 10-22-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Well, Z left me again at HEB Leander Texas. It would not start. The manager came and jump it thank God and him started right away. I said, frack it, called Cedar Park Nissan to see how long of a wait, he said none. Drove straight there, told him the issue and 1.5 hours later back on the road. Charging system, starter and alternator all tested and fine, it was that damn pos Optima battery that failed. Nissan is using Interstate batteries which are my preference and got it installed, tested and back on the road. Funny thing I had the battery tested at Auto Zone last Sunday and he said it was good with 82% on the reading. Oh well, stuff happens. Now I have a new battery w 2 year warranty at 100% before it gets prorated for 3 more years.

Ian B

Optima yellowtop got me too with my QX

Ian B · 10-22-2018, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Optima yellowtop got me too with my QX

Not sure if mine the same QX model but, it was yellow battery.

Ian B

jchammond · 10-23-2018, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Optima yellowtop got me too with my QX

I use the Optima batteries as well & though the yellow is considered deep cycle; I’ve found the red-top to have more cca’s & perform better.
Just be sure not to overcharge them,,,as they don’t like much over 14v of pressure....I’ve got a yellow top in my Blazer that’s date coded 2007’ & still kicking strong....but over past 4-5’ish years-the red top has surpassed the yellow on cca’s.
One of my biggest reason for using them is “0” corrosion @ terminals...but the installer has to thoroughly clean everything up well first.

jchammond · 10-23-2018, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Well, Z left me again at HEB Leander Texas. It would not start. The manager came and jump it thank God and him started right away. I said, frack it, called Cedar Park Nissan to see how long of a wait, he said none. Drove straight there, told him the issue and 1.5 hours later back on the road. Charging system, starter and alternator all tested and fine, it was that damn pos Optima battery that failed. Nissan is using Interstate batteries which are my preference and got it installed, tested and back on the road. Funny thing I had the battery tested at Auto Zone last Sunday and he said it was good with 82% on the reading. Oh well, stuff happens. Now I have a new battery w 2 year warranty at 100% before it gets prorated for 3 more years.

Ian B

You didn’t buy it from e-bay like another member I know (EW) ?
Could have got a refurbished one, it happens

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10-22-2018, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137466	Well, Z left me again at HEB Leander Texas. It would not start. The manager came and jump it thank God and him started right away. I said, frack it, called Cedar Park Nissan to see how long of a wait, he said none. Drove straight there, told him the issue and 1.5 hours later back on the road. Charging system, starter and alternator all tested and fine, it was that damn pos Optima battery that failed. Nissan is using Interstate batteries which are my preference and got it installed, tested and back on the road. Funny thing I had the battery tested at Auto Zone last Sunday and he said it was good with 82% on the reading. Oh well, stuff happens. Now I have a new battery w 2 year warranty at 100% before it gets prorated for 3 more years. Ian B