370Z Battery Life Expectancy

SouthArk370Z · 12-17-2014, 12:24 PM

Have you checked the electrolyte levels?
You can take it to most auto parts stores and get it tested for free.
If it's the original battery, it's about time for it to go out.

90 ST · 12-17-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by boosted180

mine is dead. its been starting up very sluggishly in the past months, but today it wont even start.

how do I know if I need a new battery or just charging it would be enough. I have it hooked up to the charger now, but not sure if that will last.

Sounds like it's time to change it.

kenchan · 12-17-2014, 04:15 PM

i'd start with battery water level check, and if the levels are normal and still dont start normal after a full charge (on a charger), time to replace it.

you can get the cca checked, but if it's not holding a charge, its not holding a charge.

JARblue · 12-17-2014, 04:42 PM

The lady at Advanced Auto Parts said every time she messes with the battery fluid level they explode

I was reluctant, but I let her test my battery anyway. I made her just stand there and hold the tester. She also got to print out the slip of paper that said I was running on 241 CCA (min recommended is 585 CCA).

kenchan · 12-17-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The lady at Advanced Auto Parts said every time she messes with the battery fluid level they explode

I was reluctant, but I let her test my battery anyway. I made her just stand there and hold the tester. She also got to print out the slip of paper that said I was running on 241 CCA (min recommended is 585 CCA).

lol!

tell her to stop eating tacohell after water level service.

nis350 · 12-21-2014, 02:18 AM

The life of the battery is depended on how well it is maintained. It would last much longer if it is kept near full charged at all time. It will deteriorate much faster if it is always low on charge.

kenchan · 12-21-2014, 09:01 AM

Impossible!

nis350 · 12-21-2014, 06:56 PM

have you heard of 'battery tender'?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Impossible!

boosted180 · 12-22-2014, 01:05 PM

I got it checked and the AAA guy said I need a new battery. $107 installed with 3 year warranty. Cheaper than buying one at Autozone and doing it myself.

nis350 · 12-22-2014, 07:57 PM

that's a good deal as you have to remove the trim around the battery for installation. what's the cca on the battery?

Quote:

Originally Posted by boosted180

I got it checked and the AAA guy said I need a new battery. $107 installed with 3 year warranty. Cheaper than buying one at Autozone and doing it myself.

kentstuh · 02-20-2015, 07:21 PM

Would you guys recommend me getting this? OPTIMA® Batteries 8040-218 D35 YELLOWTOP® Starting & Deep-Cycle Battery

kenhdcgov · 02-23-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kentstuh

Would you guys recommend me getting this? OPTIMA® Batteries 8040-218 D35 YELLOWTOP® Starting & Deep-Cycle Battery

That's the way that I am going to go for sure!!

kenchan · 02-23-2015, 10:38 AM

honestly just get the regular batteries walmart/auto parts store sells with decent cca.

Unless you're doing some show where no access to power, no need for deep cycles.

JARblue · 02-23-2015, 10:51 AM

woah... three Ken's posted in a row

falicfr · 02-23-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Limeybastard wow it feels so weird calling you that. I did this morning and the manual says do not overfill. Really difficult to tell in those lil holes if I'm over filling so I did kind of halfway.

Purchase a battery filler bottle with auto shut off. Not expensive.

12-17-2014, 12:24 PM	#136 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Have you checked the electrolyte levels? You can take it to most auto parts stores and get it tested for free. If it's the original battery, it's about time for it to go out. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	The lady at Advanced Auto Parts said every time she messes with the battery fluid level they explode I was reluctant, but I let her test my battery anyway. I made her just stand there and hold the tester. She also got to print out the slip of paper that said I was running on 241 CCA (min recommended is 585 CCA). __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Impossible! 90 ST likes this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i'd start with battery water level check, and if the levels are normal and still dont start normal after a full charge (on a charger), time to replace it. you can get the cca checked, but if it's not holding a charge, its not holding a charge.

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nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,108 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	The life of the battery is depended on how well it is maintained. It would last much longer if it is kept near full charged at all time. It will deteriorate much faster if it is always low on charge.

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02-23-2015, 10:38 AM	#148 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	honestly just get the regular batteries walmart/auto parts store sells with decent cca. Unless you're doing some show where no access to power, no need for deep cycles.