NAPA has a $30 that I'm planning on getting until tax season at which tome
I'll get an Optima red or yellow top.
"Bill Pitz" <dakota@billpitz.com> wrote in message
news:clbbjh$ku2$1@bent.twistedbits.net...
>
> Bill Knight wrote:
>> I think my battery has just died on me. Not sure if it is original or
>> not. Went out last night and the truck barely started. Drove about 10
>> miles to Wal-Mart and was inside for about 45 minutes. Came back out and
>> barely started again. Went to the truck after work and the voltmeter
>> showed 10.1Volts. Ran the truck for about 15 minutes with the lights
>> running and the whole time the meter was at 13.9 Volts. Shut it off left
>> lights on high and had 9.1 Volts in less than 2 minutes. I'm sure the
>> battery is shot, just looking for second opinions. TIA Included links to
>> a couple pictures, the plates are visible but not sure if it is enough.
>> Been awhile since I've looked at plates. Thinking of a cheapy battery
>> until I have the money for an Optima or Die Hard.
>
> That definitely sounds like a bad battery to me. If you don't have the
> money for an Optima now, try throwing a cheap battery at it to confirm
> that it's really the problem. Based on the fact that your voltage comes
> up when you get the truck running, I'd say that it's just your battery.
>
> What I like about my Optima is that I don't have to think about my battery
> failing anymore. The only time I even really think about my battery is
> when I open the hood and see the red battery and when we get into battery
> discussions here on the DML.
>
> -Bill
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