09-13-2022, 12:19 PM | #1 |
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Another battery question
Replaced the original battery in our 4runner with an Costco interstate battery a year and half ago. I went to drive it yesterday and the battery was dead so I had to jump it. I did not leave any lights on as far as I can tell.
I work from home so I dont drive a lot and when I do usually pretty short drives. We did just recently drive it to go camping which was 2.5 hours each way so figure that should of charged it up. Costco warranty is 3 years so going to call them on the warranty procedure. Question is are the sometimes bad batteries or should I look into my alternator? I am guessing Costco does not have the ability to check it. I might upgrade to the AGM if they have in stock, previously they did not. TIA Jeff |
09-13-2022, 12:25 PM | #2 |
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Costco doesn't do any testing of anything. Battery warranty is done on a return for refund basis. You just return it to customer service and go buy a new one.
As far as testing goes, usually an autozone/advance auto will test for free. They also have very expensive chargers that are very good at resuscitating dead batteries (to cut down on warranty exchanges).
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09-13-2022, 01:59 PM | #3 |
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thanks for the reply.
It is starting up with the battery, barely though, after driving it around. I hope that implies the alternator is working at least so will probably just swao for a new one or if AGM is in stock then upgrade to it. |
09-13-2022, 10:43 PM | #4 |
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Also if you don’t drive it much a battery tender is worth the investment.
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09-13-2022, 11:21 PM | #5 |
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Yep - I have 9 or 10 of those things around the garage and shop. Boat, mower, both generators and all the cars... Each of them has a BatteryMinder that I connect when I know the 'item' will be unused for more than a day.
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09-14-2022, 12:21 AM | #6 |
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