Battery Replacement

[RCP Phx]

I look at their reputation in reference to time, I've been running them for over 30yrs , so that's good enough for my money!

 

[jeep ride]

Who makes optima batteries?

 

[RCP Phx]

Gates

 

[XJI6191]

I look at their reputation in reference to time, I've been running them for over 30yrs , so that's good enough for my money!

I can well understand that, but you're missing the point. Nothing lasts forever, not even Optima's reputation & that, it would seem, is not all that it was. Not uncommon when companies change hands, which I believe is what happened here.

 

[RCP Phx]

Let us know if you find a better battery, as I've already stated my next will be to try a Li!

 

[RCP Phx]

Let us know if you find a better battery, as I've already stated my next will be to try a Li! I already have on my generator.

 

[jeep ride]

So all this talk about a new battery I go get in the Chevy HHR the radio plays lights come on turn the key nothing I guess I'll try to jump start it tomorrow see what happens it's the original battery from 2011 I checked the Napa website for a price $ 185.90 for the legend. Hopefully my former employee discount will help

 

[XJI6191]

Who's to say what's better? I'm not even sure what criteria to apply.

The new technology is interesting, although I wasn't aware there were vehicle applications available.

 

[gosser66]

I would like to hear people's opinions on upgraded battery options for a 1990 XJ.

Working from home coupled with new habits formed over the past 2 years of lock downs has resulted in much lighter use of all my vehicles. The bi-product of this is that I typically only take the Jeep out once a week but don't usually get enough miles/time on it to fully recharge the battery. I am getting a little tired of having to boost it every couple of weeks and am looking for a better option. Frankly, the Group Size 58 has always seemed a little small to me anyway.

Before we run off on any tangents, the current battery is the top end NAPA and is only a year old. I have a small parasitic draw of about 47mA that is caused by the upgraded stereo and aftermarket door lock systems I installed. It really isn't enough to worry about anyway. The alternator works great and while running I have a solid 14V at the battery so net net, everything is working fine it's just that I am not putting enough miles on it to compensate for for the parasitic draw.

To contrast this, I also own an Audi sedan and despite being a relatively small car, it has a ton of circuits that demand power when turned off so it's battery is almost twice the size of the Jeep's. That car also gets one trip a week and the battery has no problem keeping up.

I don't see a lot of AGM options for an XJ but would like to find something that can sit idle a little longer. Looking for ideas from other members on this one.


thx

You mentioned that the parasitic draw really isn't enough to worry about anyway, and in the end, you’re asking for something to compensate for the parasitic draw. Which is it?

I also have a parasitic draw and have gone through three Interstate batteries in the past two years. My ‘98 isn’t a daily driver and could sit for two weeks before it’s next start. I’m looking at solutions and not necessarily a different brand of battery.

 

[tjmotter]

You mentioned that the parasitic draw really isn't enough to worry about anyway, and in the end, you’re asking for something to compensate for the parasitic draw. Which is it?

I also have a parasitic draw and have gone through three Interstate batteries in the past two years. My ‘98 isn’t a daily driver and could sit for two weeks before it’s next start. I’m looking at solutions and not necessarily a different brand of battery.

To clarify, I was NOT asking for something to compensate for the parasitic draw. What I was asking for was a recommendation on a larger battery that would fit in the Jeep. I did not find one. If I gave it a full charge, this Jeep could sit for up to 4 weeks and still start but when I drove it less than 10 miles a week, it would steadily discharge to the point that I was lucky to get 2 weeks out of it before I had to put it back on the charger. I solved the problem by selling the Jeep to a buddy who uses it regularly.

 

[Rob Mayercik]

I was going to suggest a small solar trickle charger to keep ahead of the draw when not in use, but sounds like I found the thread too late.