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@Beastly722

6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer love your vids sir I watch your vids everyday I'm trying to become a mechanic myself thanks for the help

@larrythompson8262

6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer wowe

@scottykilmer

6 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it, thanks for the support!

@RotaryTurbo

6 жыл бұрын

"3. Common Sense" This MUST be included in your videos on KZread. So many people don't have it!

@oldbrasstoes

6 жыл бұрын

I'd watch you & take your word over any car-mercial or mechanic at the shop, any day of the week‼️

I found my car battery next to a dumpster.Thats when I knew it was the one.😍

@elizabethlee3187

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@icewallowcome6211

3 жыл бұрын

I find all my car batteries in the ocean and throw my old one back in there bc I recycle ❤️

@staypositive4358

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@bretjjjohnson7942

3 жыл бұрын

Lol that's me if it will start it that's the one for me😂😂🤣🤣

@ghostedbones6478

3 жыл бұрын

Rare but worth it, nice find bro

Scotty, the type of uncle we all wish we had. Lol

@nokivcon3251

4 жыл бұрын

You could be that uncle to your nephews and nieces

@dannythomas7902

2 жыл бұрын

Yer drop car off and go pub

@Austin_Powa

2 жыл бұрын

My uncle was exact resemblance to Scotty and was an amazing mechanic but now he’s a tweaker and wasted his life.

Hey Scotty! ALMOST everything you said on here is spot on. I want to add a clarification though. At 1:20 you pointed at the date sticker on the battery. Here's the thing about that, that "date sticker" is ALSO referred to as a "rotation sticker". I worked with Interstate Batteries for 5 years. At the distributor I worked at, we were good at only ordering the amount we expected to sell in the next 30 days, so the batteries would always be "factory fresh". However, there are accounts where we'd leave a stock of batteries for them, and if they did not sell in 3 months, they would be ROTATED for fresh ones. The now 3mo old battery would come back to the distributor to be recharged overnight, and the next day it was put back as available inventory to sell but now featuring a ROTATION STICKER indicating the current month and year. Just as a general rule for warranty purposes, if no date/ rotation sticker is present, there is also the date stamp that is engraved on the battery by the factory when it rolled off the assembly line (all Johnson Controls-made batteries like Interstate, Optima, Motorcraft, Duralast, Autocraft, and others). It's usually a 5-digit alpha-numeric code but only the first 2 pertain to the date. Letter, and Number. Letter is A-L (first 12 letters, referring to the 12 months of the year), and the number is the year. So for example, a K5RUL, date code is K5, meaning November 2015. Other battery manufacturers use a different, but similar method for dating their batteries at the factory (EastPenn and Exide are the 2 other major players in the automotive battery game, and their subsequent umbrella brands all have their own dating system). So just keep that in mind! That date sticker isn't always pertaining to the actual age of the battery. Keep up the great work!

@jimbennett3788

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for providing these details

@christianfiguroa7147

Жыл бұрын

How is k5 november

@blankmandastankman

Жыл бұрын

@@christianfiguroa7147 k is the 11th #

@blankmandastankman

Жыл бұрын

We’re the rotation stickers signified by a different color or indicator? Or did they disguise as any old normal date sticker?

“They’re not giving them away” I don’t know why this made me laugh so much 😂

"They're not given them away" 🤣🤣 sure ain't scotty.

Aw, this maks so much sense on why I'm replacing car batteries every 1.5 - 2 years! Car batteries used to last 3-4 years. Glad I watched this! Thanks!

Hey Hey Scotty! $35 for a battery 40 years ago is the equivalent of $120-$170 today!! LOL LOL LOL! Love the vids! Keep em coming!

@Lincolnator721

6 жыл бұрын

and in 2005 you could get a battery for $50-100 now they're $200-$300

@forresttilghman1865

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lincolnator721 110 to 200 lol 200 to 300 for very premium stuff lol

@ZommBleed

5 жыл бұрын

I remember paying $35 for a battery. I remember when the price rapidly jumped to $65.

@chriss4365

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta love inflation it just means the dollar went down.

@1992ilikepie

4 жыл бұрын

While income and inflation have kept in balance, but there’s a reason 170 is more expensive today than 35 in the 70’s. An example, in the 70s a kid could pay for college working 15 hours a week at minimum wage. Now at a similar school, it would take 35. 35 is a fair amount of time to spend at work when you’re in college. Today they have none left over, whereas before they had half their paycheck still. Cars, homes, health insurance have all followed similar trends

Just some other comments to contribute: 1. Most the US lead acid car batteries come from Johnson Controls. Even Optima. 2. Most of those Johnson Control batteries have a sliding scale in terms of cost and warranty. The performance mostly remains the same. So some batteries may cost more and feature a 5 year warranty, whereas others may be cheaper and only have a 3 year warranty. The battery is usually the same. I personally rather have a lower cost battery that might need replaced after 3 years if it’s $50 cheaper than a 5 year warranty battery. 3. If possible, borrow a battery tester and take it to the store with you so you can test the CCA rating. You want to see a CCA measurement which is 50 to 100 CCAs above the rating on the sticker.

Excellent summary of battery tech!! Thank you. I really appreciate how much I learn from you, Scotty!!

Hah! Just when I thought I knew the exact new battery to buy for my car, you come in and teach me 10 different things! Love your channel Scotty!!

@keidilim12

6 жыл бұрын

Nimish Gujarathi Share his great video, we love him, helps us save money

@vasekvi

6 жыл бұрын

Nimish Gujarathi except he didn't tell you about the battery he used in the video thumbnail

Scotty, greetings from Trinidad.... you said when you was little.....can’t picture you little.... thanks for your honest car advice over the years

I watch your videos all the time , i wish i lived on your block youre so knowledgeable and your videos are funny. Wish i had someone like you growing up , thanks you tube

Great video timing. My sealed battery is 6 almost 7 years old now. I think its getting close to the time to replace it. Its the Napa legend battery. I will likely go with that brand again since mine lasted so long.

I never checked the battery manufacturing date, its seems so obvious now, i will check it from now on, thanks Mr. Kilmer.

With any credit card, you can charge your own battery.

@francismartinez6049

6 жыл бұрын

Happy Customer 😂😂😂

@nchristensen103

Жыл бұрын

Doc Jody I see what you did there!

You might say they CHARGE a lot for batteries.

@ZommBleed

5 жыл бұрын

O'rilley's never charges me to charge a battery. But the bank charges me interest to charge a charged battery on a credit card.

@AllRandomized

4 жыл бұрын

ZommBleed I don’t think you got the joke

@premesupreme713

4 жыл бұрын

David Robitaille I see What u did There! 😂🤙🏽

@RagingKabuto

4 жыл бұрын

@@ZommBleed oof

@TheOfficialAnniekins

2 жыл бұрын

I-

I just don't understand why Scotty is getting thumbs down. He spends time to make these educational videos plus edits them. That all takes time and for something that's worth it. And you know it takes more time to edit than actually filming the video. He's doing all this for free and the man gets thumbs down. Geez, bunch of haters. Thanks for making these videos Scotty. You have many fans! Thumbs up to you!

@doubleganger2

2 жыл бұрын

You honestly think he does it for free? lolol

build date is Golden Info - AGM - hadn't heard about that either - you the Man Scotty !

There is a lot of information here, dating I knew about but that Lithium Iron battery I had never heard of. Thanks Scotty.

It's simple, just like we check the expire date when we buy food but in this case we check the manufactured date.

@bsfatboy

6 жыл бұрын

Armour Shooter so does 8/13 mean august 13 or august of 2013?

@adkchip1

6 жыл бұрын

It is the month and year. So you can tell how old it is. Kinda like eggs, but they do last a bit longer. Lol.

@makoshark7445

6 жыл бұрын

The manufacturer date is burnt into the case in code. Anyone can put a sticker that says anything on the battery.

@wholeNwon

6 жыл бұрын

Food has expiration dates?

@mustanggang5.0

6 жыл бұрын

Armour Shooter my battery was supposed to be replaced in 2014. It just went out on me a few weeks ago.

Keep doing what you do, sir. Little tips and tricks and how to identify stuff is helpful. I liked your other video on silicone windshield wipers. Excellent tips.

I go for the Biggest deep cycle battery that will fit in my vehicle. You are right about the Prices. I bought only one battery for my 2007 Jeep Commander and it was almost $500. But it lasted until I traded it in. early this year.

I like your style - I run my RV & car both with a little 4-watt solar panel (with a diode) - keeps my engine battery tip-top year after year - 4 watts max out at 1/4 amp more often less - not enough to warrant a controller - works a treat

The date stickers are constantly swapped out at retail stores that don't sell batteries frequently. Stores take the older stock batteries, charge them up, then throw on a new date sticker.

Here in Florida a car battery usually lasts right at three years and I always get a nice sears battery for my super duty, never lets me down

@docholliday6285

4 жыл бұрын

Sears went bankrupt

Love you scotty!! your videos are sooooo helpful regardless of how long ago u made them. ive subscribed and downloaded so many of your videos THANK YOU!!

I just found your channel and I’m learning a lot, thank you.

This got me all charged up!

@quinnkirlew9892

6 жыл бұрын

shocking

@heyitschinoable

6 жыл бұрын

Ozzstar 😂

@wholeNwon

6 жыл бұрын

I was going to make a negative comment but, since we're not poles apart, I decided the potential difference was not significant, in this case.

@wholeNwon

6 жыл бұрын

"Crackling"?

@wholeNwon

6 жыл бұрын

Thought it might be something like that but didn't really remember the sound. Guess I'm not wired that way to cable together the spark and sound. Some people are. Guess that's the acid test of a flexible (or ductile?) mind.

Had no idea the llids on the batteries were removal. Thanks Scotty. Informative as always!

@mannys9130

6 жыл бұрын

George Funes Just be careful. Wear safety glasses and gloves when you do it. Clean the top of the battery with soapy water and rinse it off before removing the caps. Use distilled water only when filling it if it's low. Only fill each cell (hole) until the water touches the inner rim at its lowest point.

@georgefunes4535

6 жыл бұрын

mannys9130 Thanks for the tips! 🤙

I bought an Optima red top. It lasted about 7 years. Set me back about $180 at the time. Probably better milage than other brands out there.

I just bought an ever start battery yesterday, type 78. 850CA at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 690CCA. $74.88, i got lucky because it was made this month, so it’s brand new!!

One thing that you didn't address was battery terminal corrosion. The sealed top batteries vent very little corrosive gas, therefore the terminals seldom or never need cleaning. The conventional batteries spew gas acid all over the top, requiring frequent maintenance.

When ever I get batteries, I always try to get one of the newest one's made. I always try not to get one that's 1-2+ month's old. I also charge them up once I get them home before using them.

Used to work at Sears Automotive/battery shop. The cheap batteries came filled, the Die Hards came in sealed, we had 5 gal plastic drums of hydrochloric acid to fill them, rows and rows of charging racks, and cases of baking soda in a pit to neuter the old batts.

Here is something i've done in the past when buying a car battery , take a multi meter and pick the battery with 12.3V or more . As the battery ages or goes bad the voltage drops. I picked one up for my truck 10 years ago from Kmart ag/9 calcium exide and its still going.

Love the outro

I once had a sealed car battery and the vent which should release the pressure got blocked for some reason. I only realised the problem when I noticed that the dash and the information display goes blank when I cranking the engine. I measured the voltage and it was below 12 volts, next I checked the terminals which I then spotted a small hole which had been blown outwards on top of the battery which indicated the blocked vent. I had no choice but to replace the battery which cured the blank display problem during cranking. The faulty battery was only 15 months old.

I just installed an AGM battery on my generator that I bought almost three years ago and just occasionally charged it. It tested 100 percent. It was sold as a craftsman riding mower battery.

Thank you Scotty, as usual a lot of info in a little time

Scotty.... for lead-acid car batteries in the US there 3 choices.... East Penn/Deka, Johnson Control and Exide.... I am not a spokesperson but I have been to the East Penn plant as a guest..... I can say this.... they didnt have anything negative to say about Johnson Control.... They couldnt say a nice word about Exide. I strongly recommend avoiding them. I heard somewhere that they are mainly a recycler at this point but their stuff is still out there (Tractor Supply was my most recent encounter).... I think that date sticker battery you showed was a Johnson Control..

@Y10Q

6 жыл бұрын

all US factories and production facilities are staffed by temps making $8/hr. Thats the kind of person remanufacturing your battery. new ones are usually built by machines. they are all the same crap. Don't matter who makes it. Same chemicals go in, same parts.

Scotty just woke up a whole neighborhood with that bell at the end lmaoooo... but nice video of course scottt lol

@wotan20

6 жыл бұрын

They've already awoken by all his yelling. ☺

I always come to your channel for car advice.thanks

I'm ringing the bell Scotty! Good lessons here, thanks.

Love your videos, Scotty.

@scottykilmer

6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the support

Goodmorning scotty! This video relates to me lol. I do need a battery in my Jeep, but I got my jumpbox so im fine for now.🤣

@wholeNwon

6 жыл бұрын

No, you're not.

Depend on battery types, some batteries that have chemical reaction which you cannot stop it..However can reverse the reaction.. using pulse repair mode on some of the smart charger function. I have three cars. My 720CCA batteries tooks 32 hrs to repair from SOH 86% to 100%. My 380 CCA battery took 4 hrs to bring SOH 90% to 100% and my 300CCA battery took 11 days to bring up from 47% to 100%. All are lead acid battery which subject to sulphate. So need to desulphate 2x a year for preventive maintenance

*Finally an actual reason to ring the notification bell* Love the outro Scotty

So much helpful, and useful info on one channel. I think I need to visit a BMW dealership to recover.

@Trident_Euclid

6 жыл бұрын

Eric Brown 😂

@MCatwar

6 жыл бұрын

friend got charged 46 bucks for a cabin air filter there😂😂😂

@saturnv691

6 жыл бұрын

Thats why bmw dealerships are a rip off and mechanics are way better. I am pretty sure the filter is $15

@funnypranker34

6 жыл бұрын

jiffy lube wants 40 bucks for a cabin air filter

@MCatwar

6 жыл бұрын

badboy 25 I would never buy from the dealer, I would buy oem from online. like a mass airflow, my friends e36 needs that, I wouldn't get aftermarket but I wouldn't buy one at the dealer.

Cool im venting gas too.

@ColAngus

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I'm not sealed either. :)

@wholeNwon

6 жыл бұрын

I heard you have an explosive personality.

@anajay78

6 жыл бұрын

Its huge is it not?

@Tenzaromon

6 жыл бұрын

You just need to change the g to an a and that makes more sense for everyone

I like AGM batteries. The one in my car is nearly 7 years old and it still works perfectly!

Good video Scotty but i actually had this problem Yesterday (damn winter time) and i found out the hard way that not all car batterys are the same. I bought one for 50$ at Walmart and i couldnt get the positive side terminal to go on the battery it was too big. So i returned it and had the lady behind the counter look up in her book that told her exactly which battery i needed which cost me 125$. At least now my car starts right up like a champ now :)

@xIntoThePitx

6 жыл бұрын

Those EverStart (MAXX) batteries are very good and backed up with a great warranty, made by Delphi Automotive (formally General Motors) under parent company Johnson Controls.

Good Morning Scotty!

@scottykilmer

6 жыл бұрын

morning!

Back in Pakistan, they still use those vacuum sealed batteries and only fill them with acid when someone wanted to buy it. It is the most popular battery than those ready made sealed ones with acid already in them.

@Trident_Euclid

6 жыл бұрын

Badrstech In Oman we still use both. But the non-refillable are mostly used on newer cars.

@badrc350

6 жыл бұрын

Ibraheem Al hadede Yes you are right, in our country too, brand new cars have those sealed batteries. Otherwise, everyone is using those fillable batteries.

@imty8774

6 жыл бұрын

Ibraheem Al hadede - in uae too but the refillable ones are losing popularity very fast.

@Trident_Euclid

6 жыл бұрын

Imteyaz Yousuf Batteries and car parts are much cheaper in the UAE 😅

@imty8774

6 жыл бұрын

Ibraheem Al hadede - you're right, that's why I see so many omani people buying all the cars and parts from here. But from the day the govt stopped all export of older cars to oman, the prices dropped even more. Beautiful country btw, wish to visit it soon. Greetings.😊

I love your videos!! this one specially I needed as I need to buy a battery very soon.

Thank you for the recommendation (top vision starter) really helped us out with our car

You should have talked about CCA.

@elfiero50

4 жыл бұрын

He lives in Houston Tx, he doesn't care about CCA.

Wow you have some crazy battery prices over there, my Justy needed a new battery recently and it only cost me the equivalent of about 70 dollars for a Varta battery (which I consider a good brand because it has served me well in all my cars lasting at least 5-8 years), they even gave me some money back for the old one.

@Korrupted8787

6 жыл бұрын

What is the CCA and reserve? Smaller battery's are cheaper. I too get 5-8 years out of my battery's and I live in Canada. Though with -30c my 5 year old battery is starting to give out. I'm going to go with an AGM this time.

@zuilok

6 жыл бұрын

dont quote me on this one but I believe its 390A and 42Ah yeah its small but it does the job :) we dont really get -30 over here (we used to when I was about 20 years younger) last year the lowest temp was -18c I believe. The lowest temperature we had so far this winter was just -6 which is nothing.

@camiloformica9031

6 жыл бұрын

Varta? veo un argentino por aca jajaj, yo uso moura, siempre me dieron buenos resultados

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you!

Valuepower from Walmart! I’ve had mine for 2 years and it’s still going strong!

Hey Scotty, thanks for your great vids, I've got a quick question here. Time to replace the battery on my 2005 volvo xc90 2.5T. The oem is an H6 type with 600cca and can find it only at the dealer. Other places like costco are offering batteries with a higher cca, like 760, 800 or even 900. Could you please suggest me what to do, is the higher cca dangerous for anything like starter motor or the alternator. Should I consider the agm battery since the oem is not, or I just do what is written in the manufacturer's book and replace it with the exact same one. Thank you very much in advance.

@gravemind6536

Жыл бұрын

Get one with higher CCA it will make the car start easier in winter and if anything put less stres on your motor and alternator. As for whether to get AGM or the older style get AGM it is not needed but will do no harm to anything in the car and the battery will probably last much longer since AGM batteries are designed to take far more stress as they are used in cars with stop/start technology. You will essentially be equiping a battery that is massively over specification for you car and it will live an easy life and probably last as long as the rest of the car give its a 2005.

Kids, today we will learn about Scotty Scotty does everything with Style. He installs parts with style. He rants about Mercedes-Benz with Style. He rings that bell with style. Therefore, Scotty is a stylish guy.

You do get what you pay for. I’m an enthusiast/tech so maybe my view is skewed. I’ve had an optima last me 11 years here in the northeast, with an occasional float charge every 6 months to help it out. Currently in my summer car I’m using one of those Braille batteries. It’s half the size of a garden tractor battery and gives a big whallop of amps for 5 seconds. I’ve used it down to freezing temps, but being that car is a diesel with glow plugs I wouldn’t bet the farm on it, but it only weighs 15 pounds. I like battery tech, but I’ll shaddup and keep watching. Cheers.

Nice review Scotty. Thank You.

Vehicle lead acid batteries have become expensive. In the Bahamas I had one last 7 years.

My wife killed a new battery within 1 year of purchasing it. I found out she was sitting in her car during lunch listening to the radio with the car key in the ignition position instead of the accessory position. The headlights and all the vent fans were running for about 45 min a day, 5 days a week. Regular car batteries are not meant to be deep-cycled and should remain above 90% charged at all times. I ended up installing an optima deep cycle battery in the car to idiot-proof it.

@elkillerx

6 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend would do the same thing! Sometimes she would drain the battery so bad that the car would barely start. I ended up installing one of those deep cycle batteries on her truck and so far its been working great.

@DrFruikenstein

6 жыл бұрын

Bmw M3 e46 I'm sure he does.

@winstonchaychel

6 жыл бұрын

LMFAO!!! I'm so sorry but good golly that was funny. 😂🤦

@DrFruikenstein

6 жыл бұрын

ricerust It depends on the use. If you're not abusing a regular car battery, and properly care for it (cleaning posts, adding water when needed, etc), an old fashion battery will last longer than an Optima. However, if you drain the battery below start voltage, and tend to ignore it, a high cycle, or deep cycle Optima will usually survive when the others don't.

@WolfmanZX

6 жыл бұрын

Those women need some serious automotive education 😣

I bought three nissans new all three oem batteries lasted every day of seven years. I'll pray for the jatco 6. So far so good at 85xxx miles on my 2011 sentra.

Informative and hilarious. Love it!

Always buy from Walmart since it's no hastle for the 5 year warranty. And always buy the battery with most cold cranking amps. You don't have to buy one that's not the correct group size some smaller ones will work too just measure yours before you pick up

@miagarcia2631

6 жыл бұрын

They install for free to

@armandol1826

5 жыл бұрын

Bmw M3 e46 damn, good tip man

@richterman3962

5 жыл бұрын

Dude too much will blow ur starter and not enough will cause slow start and low voltage after a year

You are pretty good at general automotive maintenance you should go to college and get bonified I heard you get a .15 cent raise after 25 years at $7.15 an hr. And 10 yrs of college and 35 years of experience.

Great job making the video Scotty, it was very informative. I am very impressed with the Noco Genius 5 and 10 chargers. What is your opinion on battery desulfators for maintaining a battery? I use a Pulse Tech PowerPulse passive desulfator, they claim to have a patented frequency they use to desulfate batteries and can extend the life of a battery up to three times, I have been using it on my BMW battery for the past three years and never have any issue's starting even though I only drive about 25 miles per week.

Do yourselves a favor daily driver and spend the extra bucks on a NAPA Legend battery. If your alternator ever decides to call it quits, you're good for a few days till you can pull a part. Informative info Scotty!

I'm going to make my own battery out of super capacitors

@freesaxon6835

6 жыл бұрын

bodgit and leggit garage yep I thought Scotty was going to show us one ....... Looking at the video thumbnail

@bodgitandleggitgarage

6 жыл бұрын

Free Saxon I'm going to make one and I will film it and put it on my channel

@5roundsrapid263

6 жыл бұрын

Free Saxon That’s an Optima spiral AGM battery in the thumbnail.

@freesaxon6835

6 жыл бұрын

bodgit and leggit garage ok let me know how it works out

@freesaxon6835

6 жыл бұрын

5Rounds Rapid thanks.... I would not have known that !!!😂

This is SHOCKING! ⚡️

Helpful information thanks Scotty.

I am 13 watching this channel I love cars and always because Scotty teaches me everything I could possibly know thx scotty

@scottykilmer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support

luckily onmy country you could still buy "regular" lead acid battery and it lasts quite long too. about 4-5 years. and costs about $50

@ladamurni

6 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a battery for my Zafira in Jakarta, a regular one as well but still cost me 88 dollar!

@DarrenBoss1984

6 жыл бұрын

You're right. My car has a regular acid battery and it's 8 years old. It doesn't show any signs of giving up yet.

You should have mentioned to charge the new battery before it's first start. AGM is a great upgrade for any vehicle that is not factory equipped with one. The AGM battery is well worth the extra money in a cold climate. Starts much better in the cold and lasts longer. My channel has videos about battery maintainers for anyone who is interested in more info about charging batteries.

@doubleganger2

2 жыл бұрын

They can also be discharged deeper without damage.

@fwh79FOXR6

2 жыл бұрын

@@doubleganger2 Yes they can. Good point!

you are a good teacher. thank you for your knowledge.

Thanks Scotty! I'd be stuck going to dealerships if it wasn't for you! 🤣

You're not kidding when you say they're not giving them away. I bought my Ram 1500 new in 2014 and 2 months after the vehicle warranty expires last October, the battey takes a crap on me and AutoZone charged me nearly $200.00 for a replacement 790 CCA Duralast. Just 5 years ago we only paid about $75 for a new battery for my wife's Toyota Sienna.

@nicksmith1363

6 жыл бұрын

The ram trucks use odd large batteries the toyota uses a older, smaller, more common battery.

@michiganborn8303

6 жыл бұрын

Nick Smith I hate to imagine those lithium iron batteries Scotty was talking about would cost.

@michiganborn8303

6 жыл бұрын

Stella smith I haven't seen a Menards since I moved out of Michigan. No Menards or White Castle in California.

@michiganborn8303

6 жыл бұрын

Stella smith I'm originally from Michigan but there was only 1 Menards that I knew of just South of Flint.

@michiganborn8303

6 жыл бұрын

Stella smith Oh yeah, now I remember. A few years ago I went to a wedding invitation in Des Plains, Ill and stopped at a Menards before the wedding that was on the hottest, mudgist day in July and the store had these spray bottles that had these cool little battery powered fans on top. We bought a few for our attending party at the wedding to try to stay cool.

How long does the lithium iron battery last

@MisterTwister88

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. lyrics Till it goes dead 💀

@YAGAMOTIVATION

6 жыл бұрын

MisterTwister thanks captain obvious

@MisterTwister88

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. lyrics Hey, no problem 👍

@ivanmeza5287

6 жыл бұрын

About 300 to 500 cycles.

@mannys9130

6 жыл бұрын

Corrosive Fest Nope, he means what he typed.

I like your presentation! You seem to be a little on the crazy side (a good thing)! Keep it going !

thanks Scotty , great vid!

*SOUTH KOREA*

The sticker means jackshit the date you need is in code burnt into the case.

woo so much knowledge, thanks Scotty!

Hey Scott! Big fan of your videos, I need some advice. My wife has a 2010 Kia forte and has been a great car through out the years. It currently has 200,000 plus miles on it. My question is, should I replace the motor on it or just buy a new car?

You show an optima battery in the video thumbnail but say not a single thing about it

@fargeeks

6 жыл бұрын

Vasek Cekan i was thinking he was gonna explain how those batteries are expensive but they are made to handle startups in extreme cold conditions like in the north pole

@nicksmith1363

6 жыл бұрын

He did mention AGM batteries which is what most optima batteries are.

@batvette

6 жыл бұрын

No loss

Reply???

@scottykilmer

6 жыл бұрын

hello!

@GamingBlizzardA

6 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD!!!

@reharris904

6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer Scotty can you ever talk about why Toyotas batt always need maint more frequently than normal? Its a known issue

@reharris904

6 жыл бұрын

WS 88 I abbreviated to make the message shorter you troll

Greetings and happy holidays.. I just came from El Paso TX yesterday, and its cold as f... Great Video by the way..

@ColAngus

6 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about ,we hit 70 degrees yesterday.

Scotty Kilmer >>> excellent video, very informative! However ... I would like to ask if you could make a video on battery maintenance / upkeep: how to keep the terminals clean, what to pour into your battery, etc. And ... I have a question: I was told that there is some corrosion in my battery cable. Corrosion is clearly visible on at least one terminal. Is there anything I can do to clear the corrosion from my cable? What are my options? Many, many thanks in advance!

I dont get it. The battery will be sitting in your car for years and years. Who cares if its a month or two or three old when you buy it. How would it deteriorate any faster sitting on the shelf in a store than sitting under the hood of your car?

@ColAngus

6 жыл бұрын

sulfation due to non charging, in a car you are charging it frequently.

@wvadam

5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Me, exactly right. These answers on youtube are vastly oversimplified and at worst you are buying a battery that has gone through 1 partial discharge cycle losing a few % per month. You charge it up full and the sulphate is transformed back into sulphuric acid, that's how the battery works every time. Is a battery that has been sitting on a shelf slightly worse than one that is brand new? yes but insignificantly so.

My mg has an interstate battery that was sitting with the car dead with the lights left on for 7 years. Somehow it still lives, I charged it on a 3 amp for 22 or so hours and it's still reliable a year and a half later.

My garage queen Cadillac kept deep cycling the lead acid ac delco. They lasted at most 3 years. I finally put in an optima yellow top (not fitted for my car), but it fits. After 8 years, it died, and I got another that's been in there for 4 years now.

Great advice. Thank you.

I work a lot with batteries (DIY home solar). FLA deep cycle are great...but, so much watering and off-gassing. I have three other power systems that run deep cycle AGM's (Trojan and Interstate Batteries). Both are beasts...esp in colder weather. Faster charge up times. For cars, the #1 purpose for the battery is to start the engine. FLA is cheap, but a high quality AGM starter battery is ideal. Deep cycle AGM is also an option for some applications. As for lithium...have to consider weight, under the hood temps, correct sizing, charging parameters, and costs. Thanks for the video...so many neglect their car's charging systems and go cheap.

I remember about ten years ago helping my grandpa change his battery, it was from a time when sears diehard had a full lifetime warranty. We took it sears, showed the manager it said full lifetime, then he gave us one of there best platinum batteries.

Great battery video!

Hey Scotty, I’ve seen your “heads up display” video and thought it was pretty cool! I got a new car and wanted to know what are some other car accessories that you think are pretty cool.