Battery replaced just in time

[deleriumtremor]

Yeah that would be pretty disconcerting for me lol would definitely invest in a fire suit and a very large extinguisher

I started with thin Nomex that would have done nothing but fuse to my entire body in 5 seconds. When I quit, my Sparco suit was rated for like a minute (actually can’t remember the specific SFI rating, but way better than single layer nomex) in a gasoline fire.

But we also had HANS devices, halon extinguishers with nozzles pointing at you vitals, you name it. Safety came a long way in those few decades I was throwing all that money away in the quest for that little flag on a stick and $2 plastic thophy….

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[Squatchranger]

I started with thin Nomex that would have done nothing but fuse to my entire body in 5 seconds. When I quit, my Sparco suit was rated for like a minute (actually can’t remember the specific SFI rating, but way better than single layer nomex) in a gasoline fire.

But we also had HANS devices, halon extinguishers with nozzles pointing at you vitals, you name it. Safety came a long way in those few decades I was throwing all that money away in the quest for that little flag on a stick and $2 plastic thophy….

lol we all know that it ain't about that trophy lol its about having a ton of fun and the immense satisfaction of a hard earned victory even if the prize came from the dollar tree down the road

 

[AzScorpion]

All the Formula Fords I owned down through the years had a fuel cell right behind my back (sometimes the expanding boat foam sat right on the AL bulkhead containing the fuel cell). It was a fuel cell so.. but took quite a few seasons before you quit thinking about that fact….

Talk about instant seat warmers if it ever exploded.

 

[Progeny2021]

I started with thin Nomex that would have done nothing but fuse to my entire body in 5 seconds. When I quit, my Sparco suit was rated for like a minute (actually can’t remember the specific SFI rating, but way better than single layer nomex) in a gasoline fire.

But we also had HANS devices, halon extinguishers with nozzles pointing at you vitals, you name it. Safety came a long way in those few decades I was throwing all that money away in the quest for that little flag on a stick and $2 plastic thophy….

But is was great fun I bet. The good memories are priceless.

 

[deleriumtremor]

lol we all know that it ain't about that trophy lol its about having a ton of fun and the immense satisfaction of a hard earned victory even if the prize came from the dollar tree down the road

When I get better, remind me and I will send you a bunch of in cockpit POV videos of some of my races. Great fun, if totally stupid economically speaking.

 

[Squatchranger]

When I get better, remind me and I will send you a bunch of in cockpit POV videos of some of my races. Great fun, if totally stupid economically speaking.

Please do that sounds like a blast and hey what is money if not a tool to buy happiness and do cool shit with lol

 

[deleriumtremor]

Please do that sounds like a blast and hey what is money if not a tool to buy happiness and do cool shit with lol

I have to introduce you to my wife. I think you would be a really good influence on her.

 

[deleriumtremor]

But is was great fun I bet. The good memories are priceless.

Absolutely right. No regrets at all.

What do the Hawaiians say, “One life, don’t blow it.”

 

[Squatchranger]

I have to introduce you to my wife. I think you would be a really good influence on her.

Happy to help lol

 

[Skinner]

Out of curiousity before you noticed teh issues how far and often were you driving?

I bought the truck used and noticed shortly after purchase that the start/stop wasn't working. It worked when I bought the truck so I assumed it was just from my short commute. I charged the battery and it seemed to help. It also passed the load test, but barely. This happened a few more times, but charging or a long drive would help. Then even long drives weren't enough. The last charge took a long time and the battery failed the load test, which is when I got it replaced. I've only had the truck for about 5 weeks, so the battery condition declined quickly.

 

[Squatchranger]

I bought the truck used and noticed shortly after purchase that the start/stop wasn't working. It worked when I bought the truck so I assumed it was just from my short commute. I charged the battery and it seemed to help. It also passed the load test, but barely. This happened a few more times, but charging or a long drive would help. Then even long drives weren't enough. The last charge took a long time and the battery failed the load test, which is when I got it replaced. I've only had the truck for about 5 weeks, so the battery condition declined quickly.

so likely the damage was done before you even bought it, good thing you caught it in time batteries aint cheap

 

[OC4095]

Some get lucky and the last for years. If you drive a lot and put on a decent amount of miles they see to last longer. Autozone has free battery checks so it's a good idea to have them checked regularly so there's no unexpected surprises.

Welp I didn't get it tested and what do you know my Battery died today! Just 20 days after the the above post

 

[AzScorpion]

I've had mine 3.5 years now and 60k miles. I guess i should expect mine to fail soon.

Welp I didn't get it tested and what do you know my Battery died today! Just 20 days after the the above post

See you cursed yourself with that other post. lol This darn forum will make you spend money one way or another. ?

 

[Progeny2021]

Welp I didn't get it tested and what do you know my Battery died today! Just 20 days after the the above post

Tested the battery yourself?!?! Load Test the battery (with a properly rated tester) after fully charging and topping off the battery with a 'smart charger'. No 'soup cannons for you!!!"

 

[TOMDEE]

My bumper to bumper expires on August 19. My battery has been acting up over the last couple weeks. Auto start/stop not functioning, even after a long drive. I'd put the battery on the charger and it would start at 25% , then take quite a while to charge fully. A load test with my tester failed, so I took it to the dealer. They agreed with my findings and I now have a shiny new battery! Just in time.

Cheers!
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how many miles/kms do you have on the truck?

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