Common questions

How big of a battery do you need for a Duramax?

How big of a battery do you need for a Duramax?

Although Duramax engines generally prefer batteries with a group size greater than 48, check the owner’s manual to get the appropriate battery size for the vehicle. Remember, the larger the battery, the more power it provides, so always choose the largest possible size that will fit your vehicle.

When to replace starter on Chevy GMC diesel 6?

Installed and started truck ran good started good until last night 9/26/2019 started truck… but the starter stayed engaged and I had to disconnect battery to make it stop…. and of course my return date was the 15th of September. .. don’t waste your money. Buy from a dealer or store that has a warranty.

What are cold cranking amps on Duramax battery?

Determine the temperature tolerance rate of the battery before making the purchase. Cold Cranking Amps are the number of amperes a battery at 0 degrees Fahrenheit can discharge for 30 seconds while sustaining 1.2 volts per cell. Cold weather can drain the charge, thus it is essential to determine the CCA ratings of the battery.

What should the charging cycle be for a Duramax Diesel?

Charging cycles are another important trait for an ideal diesel battery. A charging cycle of 400 would be sufficient for a standard heavy-duty vehicle, but Duramax diesel engines require a charging cycle of at least 500 to sustain a durable charge in the vehicle.

What kind of battery do I need for my Chevy Silverado?

When it comes to your Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Here at Advance Auto Parts, we work with only top reliable Battery product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. Some of our top Battery product brands are Optima.

When to replace battery in GMC Duramax Diesel?

GP cascading (replace one, then next week another, etc.) failure is commonly experienced around the time you also have a battery failure. And when 1 in the pair fails, it’s usually the pass side. Heat, not frigid, kills batteries.

Installed and started truck ran good started good until last night 9/26/2019 started truck… but the starter stayed engaged and I had to disconnect battery to make it stop…. and of course my return date was the 15th of September. .. don’t waste your money. Buy from a dealer or store that has a warranty.

Where can I buy a Chevy Silverado 2500 HD?

Hear from other customers via the 328,017 reviews on parts for your Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. Shop online, find the best price on the right product, and have it shipped right to your door.

What causes a Duramax battery to wear out?

Any difference between the batteries’ open-circuit voltage will induce current from the one with the higher voltage to the other one, which will prematurely wear out the higher-voltage (newer) battery. Just happened to me. Passenger side was fried but the other was carrying it.

How do you replace a Duramax diesel battery?

First unhook both negative cables. The pass. Side needs the brace removed. The fuse thing will come off easy, and while off clean the connections. Negative cables are last thing reconnected. I just did both a couple weeks ago and had similar question.

How big is the battery in a Chevy Silverado?

Notes: OE Exact Fit, *** 800 cold cranking amps (1000 cranking amps) ***. 140 reserve minutes. OE manufacturer used various size batteries in production.

What’s the best battery for a Chevy Duramax?

Original AC Delco batteries lasted me 10 years!!!! Click to expand… Just remember AC Delco has 2 levels of CCA for these trucks, always get the higher CCA, mid to high 700’s. I’ve found the highest CCA AutoZone, Costco, Sam”s Club and WallyWorld are in the 550 – 600 max range.

What happens when you replace one battery in a Duramax?

When you replace one battery, the other battery will be pulling the new battery down in an effort to pull the weaker battery up. What will likely happen is the older battery will fail eventually, and then it will be replaced, and the process will start all over again. I got 5 years out of my 1st set of batteries and I was very pleased.

Is the GMC Sierra 2500 HD battery still working?

Pick Up In-Store. 10% OFF $75. Use Code: DIYSAVE10 Online Ship-to-Home Orders Only Not sure if it was the battery or something else! Seems to be working great! AAA checked the battery and said it was good it was not, obviously! They told me at pick up it should fix the problem an so far it is still kicking!

Is the battery on my Silverado 3500 too low?

I just purchased a 2006 Silverado 3500 and the other night I was putting in the wiring for the GPS, Ipod interface, etc. While doing this I left the headlights on for no more than 10 or 15 minutes. When I got everything back together I went to start it but the battery was too low to crank the engine.

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