I require a new vehicle battery and would appreciate some advice.
1. How fresh should it be? Avoid batteries older than _____ months?
2. Should I demand the dealer show me the voltage before purchase? What should the voltage be? Best to let the dealer do it, or should I bring my pocket multimeter?
3. What if the dealer tries to put it on the charger while I'm there (e.g. before checking the voltage)? Do dealers regularly charge their stock, or is this considered shady?
4. How do most dealers handle warranty claims? Do they attempt to charge the claimed battery before checking the voltage? What is the minimum voltage for them to deny replacing the battery?
5. What is the recommended break-in procedure? I've read some elaborate procedures that involve charging/discharging, etc., but I just have basic equipment available (2/10/40 amp charger and separate automatic battery maintainer). Should I just install and use? Charge first?
Any other tips or suggestions would be appreciated.
1. How fresh should it be? Avoid batteries older than _____ months?
2. Should I demand the dealer show me the voltage before purchase? What should the voltage be? Best to let the dealer do it, or should I bring my pocket multimeter?
3. What if the dealer tries to put it on the charger while I'm there (e.g. before checking the voltage)? Do dealers regularly charge their stock, or is this considered shady?
4. How do most dealers handle warranty claims? Do they attempt to charge the claimed battery before checking the voltage? What is the minimum voltage for them to deny replacing the battery?
5. What is the recommended break-in procedure? I've read some elaborate procedures that involve charging/discharging, etc., but I just have basic equipment available (2/10/40 amp charger and separate automatic battery maintainer). Should I just install and use? Charge first?
Any other tips or suggestions would be appreciated.
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