KevinA Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I charge my battery every night, every morning, my battery is dead. The battery is less then 2 years old. Does anyone have any pointers on where to start looking for the drain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLOwner Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Battery itself, alternator can be staying "open" and draining the battery, shorts, is the parking light switch on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Even a new battery can die sooner. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Yup, I've had batteries die with in 2 - 3 years. The cheapo batteries from auto part stores don't last that long. Try a better quality battery like Interstate Battery or the higher end batteries from the parts store that has a guaranty of 5 years or more. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Walmart, MaxxEverstart, one of the top rated batteries. I have them in 3 cars. My 86 F150 has a Advance Auto Parts battery, it's been there for almost 11 years. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamn Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 My 86 F150 has a Advance Auto Parts battery, it's been there for almost 11 years. I feel like someone is playing the "little kid with a goldfish" trick on you. Either that or you've got the freak amazing battery in there ha ha. But I second the cheap battery, or even the one bad battery in the batch. I've had most of mine last for about 3 years only. Some die sooner when I cheap out on buying them. Couldn't hurt to also check the water level in the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 The battery that came with my car when I bought it lasted 50k miles and I believe it wasn't factory. Had a yellow top. I just replaced it with an oem subaru battery. I hope I get another 50k plus out of it! 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterGT Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I got 9 years and 106,000 miles out of my OEM battery.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 The die hard series albeit weigh more but have worked very well for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 i enjoy the sears diehard. warranty is great and, plenty of sears across themap in case you did get stranded. optima went down hill i heard after new ownership and production model. as for other makers friends love autozone batteries- they might die but super fast swap program to get you going. check your ground points make sure things are clean and kosher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinA Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 update, the terminal on the positive side was cracked, almost all the way threw. I soldered it closed and ordered a new one. Car worked great this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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