AGM battery , Absorbed Glass Mat , very expensive , I used them in all My Harley's & ATV's , mainly because I can lay the Bike on it side & not worry about Acid spilling , I actually had one I installed on its side in an Oil Tank on one of my Vintage Harley's ( can install any way, but upside down ). Not exactly dry , but a Gel is used for the Acid if I remember correctly & they seemed to out last the std Batteries in my Harley's , though that was a severe service use , with all the Vibration from not only my Vintage Harley's , but also the newer models .
No maintenance , but there isn't any with a newer wet type battery , I normally think about replacing a Car/Truck battery after four years , maybe a little more with an AGM >
No maintenance , but there isn't any with a newer wet type battery , I normally think about replacing a Car/Truck battery after four years , maybe a little more with an AGM >
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On my old 207,000 mile 2004 Escape my Interstate battery is just fine at five years old. I expect another couple of years use.
Twice a year I carefully clean the tops with the caps off making sure nothing will fall in.
I add distilled water to the proper level.
Distilled is key…
Remember, if it’s low and you park on unlevel ground you may be exposing a battery plate to air and it will immediately begin the oxidation process ending the batteries service life…
I too used AGM in my Harley, I see no need for the added expense of them or any dry cell in my BS.
My Escapes interstate was I think $115.
Five or so years trouble free,, I’m good.
Twice a year I carefully clean the tops with the caps off making sure nothing will fall in.
I add distilled water to the proper level.
Distilled is key…
Remember, if it’s low and you park on unlevel ground you may be exposing a battery plate to air and it will immediately begin the oxidation process ending the batteries service life…
I too used AGM in my Harley, I see no need for the added expense of them or any dry cell in my BS.
My Escapes interstate was I think $115.
Five or so years trouble free,, I’m good.
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That’s aweful! I ran these in my 1700 Yamaha vtwin and In an old Acura. I found they started better in the cold weather.
Dry cell? AGM batteries are not 'dry', they are still lead acid batteries, just no sloshing electrolyte. Absolutely no need to replace the battery that came in the car until it craps out. I usually get 6-8 years out of the original.
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I’m talking in the case of cold starts where temperatures are below zero which in Minnesota is an issue. I should have mentioned that in my original post. Normal car batteries that come with the vehicles struggle with this. Typically you can get a better rated optima that’s about the same size.
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