You don't have to be upside down to benefit from AGM batteries.
Are Diehard batteries any good?
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Paul Land
TJ Enthusiast
Please tell us, what are the benefits. these batteries were originally designed for radio transmission towers as back-up power supply
in very remote areas where techs, would not be able to top off batteries with distilled water on a regular schedule. other then that all lead-acid batteries are the same.
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Better load ability
Sealed (wont leak acid)
longer lifespan
Ability to handle vibrations (and being upside down)
Many offer front and top terminals
fourpointzero
TJ Addict
Sorry to all the AGM battery worshippers. My JKU had a "premium" AGM battery and it failed at almost exactly 3 years. On the other hand, my TJ has an OE rated Duralast and its going on 4 years all go.
Maybe if you winch and have a ton of aux power going you'd find a need for it? Offroad some heavy trails on a regular and camp, tow, or use an onboard compressor? Beats me. But the way I see it, save my money for the shyt I really need and buy another battery when the OE dies.
Maybe if you winch and have a ton of aux power going you'd find a need for it? Offroad some heavy trails on a regular and camp, tow, or use an onboard compressor? Beats me. But the way I see it, save my money for the shyt I really need and buy another battery when the OE dies.
Just like most things, it's important people know the options and select based on their needs. It would be silly to buy an AGM if that's not what you need based on how your use your Jeep. But I wouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater just because you had a lemon
Try to take it to an interstate dealer, they are supposed to tell you to take it back to Costco,
fourpointzero
TJ Addict
Was it a lemon, though? It was rated for 3 years, so......Just like most things, it's important people know the options and select based on their needs. It would be silly to buy an AGM if that's not what you need based on how your use your Jeep. But I wouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater just because you had a lemon
He is 15 and has limited funds. Just go to Walmart and get one their. $150 range for an AGM.
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That's equivalent to saying there were only 3 car manufacturers in the US and they just painted them different colors.
OP
Don't know if you're just stirring the pot but I think you are confusing gel cell batteries and AGM, they are different things.
Most any non-spillable is fine. The benefits of an AGM can NOT be overstated once you deal with a few acid rotten issues under the hood that could have been prevented easily.
The most important is just basic terminal corrosion that causes all manner of electrical and charging issues. Non-spillables go a very long way to keeping those connections viable.
I agree an AGM battery is, in most applications, superior to a wet lead acid battery. The Achilles heel of AGMs is charging them properly. Most premature failure of an AGM battery is caused by incorect charging. While you can charge them wit any type of charger it is best to charge them with a charger designed to charge them. If the regulation of your charging system is not proper this can lead to premature failure. In theory an AGM battery should last longer than a wet lead acid battery.
Also the problem with most wet lead acid batteries today is that it’s getting harder to find ones that allow you to add water lost due to out gassing.
Also the problem with most wet lead acid batteries today is that it’s getting harder to find ones that allow you to add water lost due to out gassing.
rustygastank
TJ Enthusiast
Not as bad as “Which oil should I use?”.Jesus…. Hot button topic