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: Does it matter what kind of batteries you put in?


dmaxorpantax
09-18-2008, 04:33 AM
I recently put new batteries in my truck, and they are slightly different. Only thing is they have a higher cranking amps, 875. Stock is 770. Batetries are all the same right???

DieselDemon18
09-18-2008, 04:39 AM
haven't heard any complaints about battery problems such as this before.. i have 900 cranking amps in my batteries haven't had any problem. batteries are batteries. so you should be fine!!

rdeterman
09-18-2008, 09:29 AM
The batteries shouldnt matter the biggest thing is replacing both of them at the same time and keeping them the same.. the cranking amps shouldnt matter although in cold areas more is better..

dodavison
09-19-2008, 10:47 AM
Some are maintenance free and some you need to check the water level when you service your truck. If it doesnt have removable caps or lid on top it is maintenance free.

rdeterman
09-19-2008, 01:03 PM
maintenance free is the only way to go..

FireStarter
09-23-2008, 07:22 PM
I thought they stopped selling batteries requiring maint. for non farm use.

rdeterman
09-24-2008, 10:07 PM
I thought they stopped selling batteries requiring maint. for non farm use.
idk about on road stuff but for off road machines they still make a ton of non sealed batteries...