I'm noticing that my jeep takes longer to start after it's sat for a few days than it does after it's been run frequently, and that the voltage drops when I turn on the radio or plug anything into the 12v ports. When I crank it, the voltage shows 9v (that's as low as the dash gauge goes) but it does go up to 14 once it's started.
These things all lead me to believe that the battery is on its way out and as the Jeep is likely to sit for a few months later this year it seems wise to replace it before I try to start it at the end of the summer and get nothing.
From reading other threads here it seems like the Diehard Platinum made for Sears by Odyssey is the best battery available, but it doesn't come in the stock Group 58 size. I've seen threads about people using the 34/78 size with other years but I'm not sure if that will fit in a '97 XJ without modifications to the hood/battery tray. Has anyone done this/runs this battery?
Any suggestions or comments appreciated.
These things all lead me to believe that the battery is on its way out and as the Jeep is likely to sit for a few months later this year it seems wise to replace it before I try to start it at the end of the summer and get nothing.
From reading other threads here it seems like the Diehard Platinum made for Sears by Odyssey is the best battery available, but it doesn't come in the stock Group 58 size. I've seen threads about people using the 34/78 size with other years but I'm not sure if that will fit in a '97 XJ without modifications to the hood/battery tray. Has anyone done this/runs this battery?
Any suggestions or comments appreciated.