Battery replacement
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:00 am
My 710M had batteries dates 2016 and 2017, and a test showed that both were showing their age. These were Group 27 Maxx batteries that I bought at Walmart back in the day, and they held up well. I read an article recently on battery ratings, and it said that Maxx batteries had a high rating. Both were originally made by Singer Controls.
I first checked with Costco for new Interstate batteries, and just like NAPA, they had none in stock and would be getting 4 more on Wednesday, which was in 5 days. Not acceptable. Price- $92.
So I went to Walmart to see what they had, and there were 2 Group 27 batteries available on a Friday, it was my lucky day. Cost- $119. Like Costco, the Maxx batteries have a 3-year replacement warranty with pro-rating after 3 years. Be sure to save your receipt, and make sure that you get credit for the cores. They messed up on my credit, so now I have to go wait in line again to get that straightened out. Other than that, the Pinzgauer should be good for a few more years.
On a side note, I found a battery tester on Amazon that seems to work quite well for $33. I have several vehicles and tested the battery in every one, and this tester came back with accurate results. 3 batteries were bad, something I was already suspicious of. I charged the battery beforehand and then ran the test.
I first checked with Costco for new Interstate batteries, and just like NAPA, they had none in stock and would be getting 4 more on Wednesday, which was in 5 days. Not acceptable. Price- $92.
So I went to Walmart to see what they had, and there were 2 Group 27 batteries available on a Friday, it was my lucky day. Cost- $119. Like Costco, the Maxx batteries have a 3-year replacement warranty with pro-rating after 3 years. Be sure to save your receipt, and make sure that you get credit for the cores. They messed up on my credit, so now I have to go wait in line again to get that straightened out. Other than that, the Pinzgauer should be good for a few more years.
On a side note, I found a battery tester on Amazon that seems to work quite well for $33. I have several vehicles and tested the battery in every one, and this tester came back with accurate results. 3 batteries were bad, something I was already suspicious of. I charged the battery beforehand and then ran the test.