c4 zr1 battery voltage
06-25-2018, 06:59 AM
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06-25-2018, 07:52 AM
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Optimas are a bit larger than the Delco although they do fit.
42 month free replacement!
Optimas are a bit larger than the Delco although they do fit.
06-25-2018, 08:24 AM
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The charging voltage characteristics are controlled by the voltage regulator located in the alternator. Typically, a cold battery/engine compartment will see approx 14.6 ± across the terminals after starting the motor. Once under-hood temps reach normal (summer) temps, the charging voltage (as stated) will fall back to about 13.8 (ish) w/o headlights or AC running.
he AGM batteries were developed for the military to withstand the vibration and shock dished out (in armored vehicles especially), . Aside from that, they are still a lead-acid battery, except the electrolyte is held in constant contact with the plates by way of a saturated fiberglass mat sandwiching the plates. This innovation results in greater efficiency and less sulfate creation (maintenance issues) experienced in conventional flooded batteries.
But, is it worth double the cost? Meh. I don't think so, because...
...I've experienced 7-8 years (typical) service and one at 12 years and still counting for conventional batteries (maintained on a Battery Tender when stored). So, I can't justify spending double the $$ for a battery capable of surviving military (armored vehicle) conditions for which AGM batteries were initially designed to withstand.
Your mileage may very....
he AGM batteries were developed for the military to withstand the vibration and shock dished out (in armored vehicles especially), . Aside from that, they are still a lead-acid battery, except the electrolyte is held in constant contact with the plates by way of a saturated fiberglass mat sandwiching the plates. This innovation results in greater efficiency and less sulfate creation (maintenance issues) experienced in conventional flooded batteries.
But, is it worth double the cost? Meh. I don't think so, because...
...I've experienced 7-8 years (typical) service and one at 12 years and still counting for conventional batteries (maintained on a Battery Tender when stored). So, I can't justify spending double the $$ for a battery capable of surviving military (armored vehicle) conditions for which AGM batteries were initially designed to withstand.
Your mileage may very....
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06-25-2018, 08:53 AM
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The charging voltage characteristics are controlled by the voltage regulator located in the alternator. Typically, a cold battery/engine compartment will see approx 14.6 ± across the terminals after starting the motor. Once under-hood temps reach normal (summer) temps, the charging voltage (as stated) will fall back to about 13.8 (ish) w/o headlights or AC running.
he AGM batteries were developed for the military to withstand the vibration and shock dished out (in armored vehicles especially), . Aside from that, they are still a lead-acid battery, except the electrolyte is held in constant contact with the plates by way of a saturated fiberglass mat sandwiching the plates. This innovation results in greater efficiency and less sulfate creation (maintenance issues) experienced in conventional flooded batteries.
But, is it worth double the cost? Meh. I don't think so, because...
...I've experienced 7-8 years (typical) service and one at 12 years and still counting for conventional batteries (maintained on a Battery Tender when stored). So, I can't justify spending double the $$ for a battery capable of surviving military (armored vehicle) conditions for which AGM batteries were initially designed to withstand.
Your mileage may very....
he AGM batteries were developed for the military to withstand the vibration and shock dished out (in armored vehicles especially), . Aside from that, they are still a lead-acid battery, except the electrolyte is held in constant contact with the plates by way of a saturated fiberglass mat sandwiching the plates. This innovation results in greater efficiency and less sulfate creation (maintenance issues) experienced in conventional flooded batteries.
But, is it worth double the cost? Meh. I don't think so, because...
...I've experienced 7-8 years (typical) service and one at 12 years and still counting for conventional batteries (maintained on a Battery Tender when stored). So, I can't justify spending double the $$ for a battery capable of surviving military (armored vehicle) conditions for which AGM batteries were initially designed to withstand.
Your mileage may very....
Marty