Have you checked the electrolyte levels?
You can take it to most auto parts stores and get it tested for free.
If it's the original battery, it's about time for it to go out.

Sounds like it's time to change it.

i'd start with battery water level check, and if the levels are normal and still dont start normal after a full charge (on a charger), time to replace it.

you can get the cca checked, but if it's not holding a charge, its not holding a charge.

The lady at Advanced Auto Parts said every time she messes with the battery fluid level they explode :icon14: :ugh:

I was reluctant, but I let her test my battery anyway. I made her just stand there and hold the tester. She also got to print out the slip of paper that said I was running on 241 CCA (min recommended is 585 CCA).

lol! :rofl2:

tell her to stop eating tacohell after water level service.

The life of the battery is depended on how well it is maintained. It would last much longer if it is kept near full charged at all time. It will deteriorate much faster if it is always low on charge.

Impossible! :mad:


















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have you heard of 'battery tender'?

I got it checked and the AAA guy said I need a new battery. $107 installed with 3 year warranty. Cheaper than buying one at Autozone and doing it myself.

that's a good deal as you have to remove the trim around the battery for installation. what's the cca on the battery?

Would you guys recommend me getting this? OPTIMA® Batteries 8040-218 D35 YELLOWTOP® Starting & Deep-Cycle Battery

That's the way that I am going to go for sure!! :tiphat:

honestly just get the regular batteries walmart/auto parts store sells with decent cca.

Unless you're doing some show where no access to power, no need for deep cycles.

woah... three Ken's posted in a row

Purchase a battery filler bottle with auto shut off. Not expensive.

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