tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post3153542559212647402..comments2024-03-26T20:17:30.126-07:00Comments on Every Blade of Grass: RATS! Dead Battery in the Jeep....drjimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-6742682997001051432016-12-22T17:59:13.556-08:002016-12-22T17:59:13.556-08:00Yeah it is!
This one bit me for $232....Yeah it is!<br /><br />This one bit me for $232....drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-15352359365682076172016-12-22T17:49:38.750-08:002016-12-22T17:49:38.750-08:00I had to buy two batteries for the F250 last winte...I had to buy two batteries for the F250 last winter. Quite a kick in the old wallet.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-61439291596452227052016-12-21T20:33:10.852-08:002016-12-21T20:33:10.852-08:00The only battery that fits is a group size 94R, wh...The only battery that fits is a group size 94R, which is a pretty big battery.<br /><br />Got one at O'Reilly Auto Parts this time, after the REAL BAD experience I had returning the cor to AutoZone.<br /><br />That post is still the all-time most read post here!<br /><br />Anyway....$232 later all is well....drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-24610405442076764702016-12-21T19:24:02.135-08:002016-12-21T19:24:02.135-08:00They've got you over a barrel on that one...They've got you over a barrel on that one...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-40688225820041745462016-12-20T12:58:18.457-08:002016-12-20T12:58:18.457-08:00The "Yellow Top" Optimas are the deep cy...The "Yellow Top" Optimas are the deep cycle version. Since I use it connected to a solar panel/charge controller, it needs to be a deep cycle. The radio is an Elecraft K2 with the 100 Watt amplifier, which I usually run at about 85 Watts output. The battery is several years old, and still measures "100%" on my load tester. I keep it connected to a "Battery tender Plus" when it's not in use.<br /><br />I'd get one for the Jeep (2006 Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 Hemi), but they don't make one of the correct PHYSICAL size. I did a quick check with my Optima, and it just won't fit properly. I've always put Optimas in my other cars when they needed new batteries, but not this time.....<br /><br />The Jeep has the 10,000 lb "Class IV" trailer towing package, and it came with a huge radiator, oil cooler, power steering cooler, bigger transmission cooler, a big alternator, and a group 94 size battery.<br /><br />I'd really rather go with an Optima, but it just won't fit right. I've tried....drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-48980077586366821122016-12-20T12:44:47.681-08:002016-12-20T12:44:47.681-08:00If that Optima is good enough for your radio? I ha...If that Optima is good enough for your radio? I had a Lincoln LS when my 22 year old got his license. Battery in trunk and a Motorcraft was like $250, I bought a Red Top Optima for $150 and my kid totalled car a week later. Insurance Co. called said "Go to collision shop and take all personal belongings from inside and trunk." I took that Optima and it sits on garage floor as a spare for when who ever wears out a battery and starts tractor in summer. Get a Optima, you jeep can not be so many CCAs that a mid size will work great.Steve in Detroithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813121887863716351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-59219662535469202192016-12-19T17:24:03.650-08:002016-12-19T17:24:03.650-08:00They weren't that loose, just barely "loo...They weren't <i>that</i> loose, just barely "loose" enough to rotate slightly on the post when I tried to rotate them. Plus, the car has an inside hood release, and an alarm and didn't show any signs of tampering.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-54729158743850147602016-12-19T16:45:17.136-08:002016-12-19T16:45:17.136-08:00If your battery clamps are loose, I would suspect ...If your battery clamps are loose, I would suspect someone was trying to steal your battery.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.com