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Started by Larrylu, October 30, 2013, 10:02:14 AM

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Larrylu

October 30, 2013, 10:02:14 AM
Any one know what the color of the battery "eye" window means. I thought mine was originally green and now it is showing red. I've been planning a replacement in any case but I wonder if this is my excuse to act right now.
2010 Loaded, Non PP, Steel Blue Metallic, Livernois Stage 4+, Blacked out grill, Nexus 7 Tablet running Torque Pro

bpd1151

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October 30, 2013, 10:21:52 AM
Red equals dead. (or close to it).

Better change that out quickly, or leave the car running until you do (if you go out shopping anywhere, etc.).

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EcoBrick Bob

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October 30, 2013, 10:49:14 AM
I had a dead battery a few times after leaving an accy plugged in.  Always charged ok but since I have had issues in past where battery quit completely after a 2 hr drive, I replaced.  Like BPD said elsewhere, these batteries are medium duty. Mine lasted 3 1/2 yrs.  Ford has good deals on the HD batteries.
I got the next size up which was the biggest amp hrs that they sold that would fit for around $130.00  Has a very good warranty too!
2010 Red Candy/White EB Flex.. World's first 12 second Brick.. 12.904 @ 106.85 MPH - October 2011
2009 Spt. Red G8 GT - modded. best time 12.074 & 114.02 MPH
2008 White G8 GT - mods... 8.32 1/8 mi.

Naples, FL & Clear Lake, IA
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mval

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October 30, 2013, 11:51:14 AM
Since we are on batteries. My '10 is at that 3 1/2 years on battery so thanks for mentioning the eye, I've been watching it since I saw 1st post about it. When I replace I want my battery to be as much red as possible to match my underhood theme. Opinions on Duralast Red top vs Optimum red top? Or EBB does the Ford HD have a red top.
THX
MikeV
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EcoBrick Bob

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October 30, 2013, 01:05:58 PM
Quote from: mval on October 30, 2013, 11:51:14 AM
Since we are on batteries. My '10 is at that 3 1/2 years on battery so thanks for mentioning the eye, I've been watching it since I saw 1st post about it. When I replace I want my battery to be as much red as possible to match my underhood theme. Opinions on Duralast Red top vs Optimum red top? Or EBB does the Ford HD have a red top.
THX
MikeV

No... it looks very similar to the original on top.  Maybe you could use Plastidip Red on the top...
2010 Red Candy/White EB Flex.. World's first 12 second Brick.. 12.904 @ 106.85 MPH - October 2011
2009 Spt. Red G8 GT - modded. best time 12.074 & 114.02 MPH
2008 White G8 GT - mods... 8.32 1/8 mi.

Naples, FL & Clear Lake, IA
Bob has decided not to post here any more, please do not PM him he will not receive it.

SHOdded

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January 14, 2015, 04:15:23 AM
Old topic, but thought this video is quite useful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad-4zAmKZgs

At about 15:30, "Don't rely on the eye once the battery has been installed into the vehicle".
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!
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