Battery
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,179
Likes: 2,306
From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
Try this
Hook up a good battery with a full charge parallel to the dead then hook up a charger. Charge for 1 hour so you read at least 10.5 volts then disconect the good battery and continue to charge until full charge
may save you buying a new battery
Hook up a good battery with a full charge parallel to the dead then hook up a charger. Charge for 1 hour so you read at least 10.5 volts then disconect the good battery and continue to charge until full charge
may save you buying a new battery
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,370
Likes: 8
How old is the dead battery? If it is pushing 5 years, I would recommend getting a new battery (this move may save you grief later). A stock battery will last about 4-5 years at most. Mine didn't last that long. I bought an Auto Zone Duralast - Gold battery and I haven't had a problem with it. I did buy a "Ctek" battery tender to help with the longevity, since the Vette is somewhat a garage queen. Also if you bring the old battery in your local Auto Zone store, they will do a test to see if it's still good or needs replacing.
purchase a battery tender, cheapest insurance for your battery you will ever buy.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,001
Likes: 2
From: Auburn Michigan
Consumers reports latest group 78 battery test from best to worst.
#1 Diehard Platnium
#2 Optima red top
#3 Deka intimidator
#4 Diehard
#5 Napa legend
#6 Autocraft
#7 Interstate Megatron plus
#8 Duralast
#9 Everstart
#1 Diehard Platnium
#2 Optima red top
#3 Deka intimidator
#4 Diehard
#5 Napa legend
#6 Autocraft
#7 Interstate Megatron plus
#8 Duralast
#9 Everstart
