All haters Relax! Jay gives us a great video, week after week of cars and bikes you'd otherwise never hear about. Shares his passion with us knows his stuff and all of this FOR FREE and you have to complain about a short plug?! Seriousely?
I bought my odyssey battery in 2003 for my moto guzzi lemans. I can leave it over winter and the bike starts first press of the button in spring. amazing piece of kit still going strong in 2016.
I have 10 years on my odyssey battery in my custom turbo 1985 VW GTI. One of the best investments I have made in that project. Top of the line quality and lives up to its specs. When this one gives up it will be replaced with the same, can't beat 175'bucks for a no leak no corrosion metal cased AGM. Thank you odyssey
I dig the fact he has small segments like this that fill us in on the technical side of being a car nut. it's good to be a little more informed on a passion of yours. thanks for these, Jay! Hope you keep interest in making videos for this channel!
Jay, everything you do is amazing! Thank you for sharing your cars. Your years of knowledge and the great products that are used daily on your fleet . Thank you for the best car show on RUclips and TV!
Okay, so it's an info-mercial; I get it. There is clear value to the car community to have two very effective communicators discuss a topic that is more complicated than many give thought. I am particularly impressed by Bruce Essig's ability to let Leno be Leno but stay on message. That's a pro. Very useful video.
Howard White lol I was cust commenting on how well they do theyre exchange of information. Even funny and delightful.. masters at theyre profession. Cool dudes. 👊😎
I know this post is old now but.. You will not be dissapointed with these if you have not already gotten one. Night and day difference it made for my vehicle. And far more compact than a traditional battery too for better fitment in tight spaces.
I like that these batteries can sit for up to 2 years charged up, without losing their charge. That is a really nice feature if you have a vehicle that sits for a few months a year without being used. About 5 years ago, when I bought an odyssey dry cell, I tested this out. I had a car that sit (battery hooked up in the car) for 3 months and I got in and fired it right up. I only drive that car about 5-6 times a year, and I never had to charge it. And, 5 years later, it is still going strong. Technically, you should still use a battery minder to get the best longevity out of the battery. But you don't have to and you can still get many years out of this one.
what I got out of this whole video is that you can take the guy out of the tonite show but you can't take the tonite show out of the guy. love it jay !!!!!!!
This "ad" seems to be well received despite the babies in the comments. This product is pretty relevant to the subject matter of the channel, and I enjoyed the information.
i put one of these in our sandrail, it was one of their smaller ones, aout 5in wide, 10in long, so we could mount it behind the seats. man its been an impressive little guy. sandrail sits all year and it starts hard but this thing always holds a charge
This is genuinely the first advert I've ever wanted to watch. Although,, I thought the disadvantage of AGM, as well as cost, was that you cant discharge them as fully i.e 80% vs 50% here he says you can.
Thanks for the informative video! I'm always pleased to learn something useful and understanding how things really work is important if one wants to make informed decisions.
Hello Jay I really appreciate the this second video in the week i like having the opportunity to learn a liitle more about some of these parts and pieces informative and helpful
If you have a classic car with the battery in the trunk a dry cell battery like this Odyssey is a must. Jay, Bruce did a great interview, but when you appear at the 'Comedy Club' don't invite him. :P
I really like these videos along with the cars one. Its cool to see the new age tools that Jay uses. I never heard of these batteries I may have to check them out.
Well worth it man. These take up less space under the hood or wherever you put em because they are a lot smaller than a traditional battery. And yeah the power is superior to a regular style battery. Night and day difference in my vehicles cranking power.
I'm so glad that this is on RUclips ... I can see this channel going for years. the RUclips equivalent to. Maryland public television motor week. Rip.top gear eng/USA...
Ah-huh, This type especially the "Commercial" one's should be a Great way to go for New Replacements. I'd put 4 in my 0l' 1978 Peterbilt in a heart beat. I like what I heard on this batteries and the Charger's. I guess Some of this New Stuff is going in the right direction.
It's the same technology, lots of companies now make AGM batteries.... Btw my optima battery which is in my jeep diesel is 10 years old, still works great, also I'm in Montana so it gets into the 100's in the summer and well below zero in the winter. Then again odyssey doesn't even offer a battery for my diesel, so maybe that's why I'm bias......
+roberts459 I had an Optima burn up after a bit over a year, but that was due to the abuse on my electical system. I need to replace both batteries at the same time when the time comes. Also need to change a couple of things in my setup.
I have XS power batts in my car for my huge audio system and there awesome. I never get voltage drop even with 300amp draw and I have a alternator that cuts off till it hits a curtain voltage and I can tell by my voltage meter on the car it hardly ever kicks on if I keep my battery’s in the trunk topped off.
@@tammyforbes2101 Well.. I first went with XS Power but after 2 died after 1 year each time in my daily driver I switched to Odessey. I think Odessey are more reliable than XS Power based on my experience. But obviously as this video proves, AGM is the way to go. Period!! Glad you use AGM for your ride.
ive been using these in my cars for 10 years or more. they reduce weight, last longer and can be mounted anywhere. had one in my porsche for 7 years. only issue i came across was when i moved to another state, i planned on coming back in a few months and got the car all ready to go and put in a new oddessy battery. however i didnt get around to getting it for 2 years. battery was ruined. kinda sucks but i cant even really blame it on the battery. i might go with a lithium battery on my new golf r.
Great vid! Very informative. Wonder how voltage amplifiers for spark and fuel pump could co-exist with these batteries though as they can put out over 15v?
The battery itself will not produce 15 volts, it may charge up to around 13.2 volts at the most. Of course when the engine is running you could see 14+ volts from the alternator, but that has nothing to do with the battery.
I suspect that some cars have a "smart" charging system that can detect that the battery has a higher open circuit voltage and correspondingly bump up the running voltage a couple tenths @@averyalexander2303
Actually Shitima was bought out by Interstate. Interstate moved them to their Mexico plant.... Don;t ever try getting any warranty stuff done with them...
I kept trying to hit the "skip ad" button but it wasn't there. Jay PLEASE - I want to see and hear about that great car collection in your garage. I don't care what brand tire shine, battery, gasoline, upholstery cleaner, motor oil, or carburetor cleaner you want to run an ad for. Start two sites "Jay Leno's Garage" and "Jay Leno's product endorsements"
Because I'm interested in Jay's CAR COLLECTION- NOT his ads. IF HE WANTS TO EDUCATE ABOUT BATTERIES HE COULD'VE DONE IT WITHOUT ALL THE LOGOS. It's a damned ad, not educational.
you're complaining it's not a video of cars? we all know it's a new episode every sunday. and the title should have been pretty obvious. if you dont want to see that then dont watch it
Great video and explanation on Odyssey AGM batteries Jay. I would love to see you review a PulseTech Charger and PowerPulse passive battery desulfator. I have been using a PowerPulse on my 2001 BMW Battery for the past three years, and even though I drive the car less then 5 miles a day on average with several stops and starts, my battery always starts my car.
I do believe in this particular battery. Believe me if it good enough for the military the government only buy the best.. Bruce describes the breakdown of the battery all that being said it's a great presentation
The Tonight Show habit is still around. i dont blame him for it though. yea it must be annoying but he's so used to trying to get as much different information or the same in different ways out like he had to on the tonight show cause they have guests and a schedule and all that
Bruce, never did answer Jay's original question: Is it better to maintain a battery (constantly) attached to charger or periodically charge the battery every 2-3 weeks in a parked vehicle? Jay interrupted Bruce's answer to this question by mentioning a some kind of kill switch idea.
Gary Olafson battery disconnect is what he said. And yea of course he cut him off. But it's better to periodically charge a battery. It's like a smartphone or whatever. If you leave it on the charger for a full month (exagerated) never unplugging it, you're going to kill your battery. But if you charge it here and there it will last longer and give you the same performance or as close as possible throughout the years
AGM batteries are great. I bought a Sprinter deep cycle AGM for my truck with 1130 CCA way more than anything you can buy at an auto supply store. If the lights get left on, no harm to the deep cycle battery (above a 50% discharge, I think), just charge it back up, good as new. Harley sells nothing but AGM batteries because vibration doesn't decrease battery life.
I already have AGM battery, it's made by optima and it has a longer warranty. Mine is used for my diesel jeep, the battery is 10 years old and still going strong, btw I'm in Montana so this battery sees extreme temperature swings quite regularly.... Also according to odyssey's website they don't make a battery for my application.....
Thanks for video Jay. I remember the dry cell technology from when I was in Air Force 25 years ago. A lot of race cars use dry cell batteries for safety reasons, but it seems that NASCAR still uses lead-acid batteries made by Exide.
Exide is their battery sponsor and doesn't build dry batteries and since lead-acid batteries only last about 5 years, they'll stay with what makes them the most money.
Charles Damery yea i know that but they should have both lead acid and dry cell to get customers willing to go cheap or go to the more expensive dry cell. To them cash is all that matters and i know that too but my buisness sells both, we have more lead acid on the shelf but i like to ensure we always have dry cell in the back in case someone wants one they dont necessarily have to wait for it to be sent over
It's OK saying you need the right charger for the battery when charging on the bench, but what about when they are charged in the car, particularly in the case of older vehicles with fairly basic charging circuits?
I was looking at the Optima batteries and most reviews are terrible since all the production went to Mexico. I'm going to see if the Odyssey batteries are available in Australia.
I run odyssey batteries, pretty sure my charger is compatible but this reminded me I should double check. at the very least I should get a quality charger to maintain an expensive bettery...
Does the battery contain charge control circuitry inside the battery? Because a cars alternator can put a full load charge on the battery of 100 amps or more if the battery is partially discharged. Also some alternators will run 14.4 to 15 volts in cold weather.
if you are need to use a special charger to charge the battery how does your cars electrical system do it on the road? do you have to replace your alt or put a adapter of some sort on?
Good sales pitch. I have a question: With such a complicated multi-stage wall charger you'd expect modified alternator charging circuitry too. I guess instead it gets blasted with a constant 14+ volts whenever you drive the vehicle. Does this negatively affect longevity?
13:00 so the spiral battery design came from Odyssey and then Optima took it over.. BTW lithium ion drop in replacement 12V batteries are next. Very high density, very high CCA. Discharging doesn't harm it at all. You've seen those lithium ion jump start bricks that's not much bigger than a phone (thicker tho) and can start a semi-truck?
Very interesting. What i need to know is if i bought one of these batteries what is the chance of getting a dead cell between switching off the car, walking into the shop and then coming out 20 mins later to a dead car? As jay mentioned the example in the chat above.
Something like that could happen with a perfect battery and a bad starter, or wires between the 2, or loose battery terminals, or corrosion. Check your gauges, check things under the hood, try not to leave anything on when you park the car, listen for slow cranking or other signs that something could be wrong. You could spend hundreds extra bullet proofing against one problem like this and have numerous random other things go wrong leaving you stuck. If you're truly worried about getting stuck, spend the money on AAA, a cell phone and save the rest for the inevitable replacement parts and labor. Join an online forum where people own the same car you have. You'll learn a lot about your car and get a heads up on things that probably will go wrong in the future. In addition to that, google search any problem or symptoms and you'll usually find someone that has been through it and solved it. Even if you don't end up fixing it yourself, you might save money on diagnosis, not buying the wrong parts, or not getting ripped off by a bad/unethical mechanic.
I am confused? If I was to mount this battery in my 1997 Dodge Caravan, and I drive maybe 15 days in a month and only short trips. Would I mess up the battery? A car's charging system can not do all this conditioning like those chargers you show.
+tomiadorjan it can if the voltage regulator fails. Seen that happen before, particularly with stock alternators and heavy current draws (like sound systems). Seen batteries explode in cars before because people don't pay attention to the voltmeter in their cars.
Not worth the cost? You replace them a third as often they're twice as expensive, WAY more power density, safer, etc. How can you say they aren't worth the cost?
I have batteries from the nineties that still work as good as new. This is because of a technology that I discovered along time ago. The batteries that use this technology become more efficient and hold a greater capacity. Around A 10 percent gain of capacity is the norm for the average battery.
This would be really useful in old VW Type I thru 4. I have owned five or six, all used, all had corrosion issues under the battery. Many were rusted through, and these were California cars.
Does the company make a motorcycle battery that will work with my 99 Yamaha 1100cc Virago? I'd love to get rid of that drip tube on the wet cell Yuasa I'm using now.
I suspect that the current draw of some modern cars while parked with the ignition switch turned off and the key removed is surprisingly high and contributing to battery chronic low state of charge if the car is only driven,say,once per week for less than an hour.
8:30 75 watt/hr at 14.7 volts is still 75 watt/hr at 110 volts. 75 watt hours is the amount of power the charger uses assuming no loss in the charger its self. AC side would show / be using more than 75 watt hours practically.
I have a question that others have voiced. What about the charging system in my 1963 Dodge Dart? Or for that matter my '96 daily Harley rider? 15 volts was mentioned as a bad thing. My Harley voltmeter occasionally will go there.
Lets look at cost. I agree that they are better batteries but there is the bottom line of cost. My four 105 a/h batteries were $120 each(on sale, reg $150), charger was $160, (total cost $640 +tax), five years ago and still working well. Today they are about $140 each. The only thing done is occasional distilled water top up's. When I go to replace them (maybe in two or three years) , I would expect to pay no more than $250 ea.. Assuming the batteries last 6 to 7 years (again, mine are already 5 years old) I have only spent less than $800, including charger. Since these Odyssey batteries are better What is the average price for four 105 amp,hour deep cycle batteries and charger? BTW, The batteries and charger were bought in Toronto, Canada.
It has been claimed that the car will allow the battery to gradually over a period of months become less than fully charged even if the car is driven frequently.
All haters Relax! Jay gives us a great video, week after week of cars and bikes you'd otherwise never hear about. Shares his passion with us knows his stuff and all of this FOR FREE and you have to complain about a short plug?! Seriousely?
No hypocrisy in Leno's game.A true gear head, that deserves everything he owns.
true. he asks questions to all the guest star car owners I would ask.
never watched tonight show but watched all of the garage episodes..
A tip : you can watch movies on flixzone. I've been using it for watching loads of movies these days.
@Mitchell Bennett Definitely, been watching on flixzone} for years myself :D
I bought my odyssey battery in 2003 for my moto guzzi lemans. I can leave it over winter and the bike starts first press of the button in spring. amazing piece of kit still going strong in 2016.
this guy explained it all so good, great rep for the company
I have 10 years on my odyssey battery in my custom turbo 1985 VW GTI. One of the best investments I have made in that project. Top of the line quality and lives up to its specs. When this one gives up it will be replaced with the same, can't beat 175'bucks for a no leak no corrosion metal cased AGM. Thank you odyssey
Prices have gone since then, most Odyssey batteries are $300 dollars plus now.
@@josemedeiros007 Quality of these batteries since moving to Mexico had taken a nose dive lately.
I dig the fact he has small segments like this that fill us in on the technical side of being a car nut. it's good to be a little more informed on a passion of yours. thanks for these, Jay! Hope you keep interest in making videos for this channel!
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You are certainly fooking welcome.
I use this battery in my airplane and it has worked great. Excellent quality, compact size and good power to weight ratio.
Jay, everything you do is amazing! Thank you for sharing your cars. Your years of knowledge and the great products that are used daily on your fleet . Thank you for the best car show on RUclips and TV!
These guys are so expert at commuting info. Communicating is complicated.. well done! Nice vid.
To most it may just be an advertisement, but I appreciate it. let's me set the bar or dream to have the the best! Thanks Jay!
Okay, so it's an info-mercial; I get it. There is clear value to the car community to have two very effective communicators discuss a topic that is more complicated than many give thought. I am particularly impressed by Bruce Essig's ability to let Leno be Leno but stay on message. That's a pro. Very useful video.
Howard White lol I was cust commenting on how well they do theyre exchange of information. Even funny and delightful.. masters at theyre profession. Cool dudes. 👊😎
A well delivered presentation by this guy. Really knows his stuff.
Thank you for posting this Jay, im looking at buying a Odyssey 925 for my miata and after watching this im sure that Odyssey is the way to go.
I know this post is old now but..
You will not be dissapointed with these if you have not already gotten one.
Night and day difference it made for my vehicle.
And far more compact than a traditional battery too for better fitment in tight spaces.
I like that these batteries can sit for up to 2 years charged up, without losing their charge. That is a really nice feature if you have a vehicle that sits for a few months a year without being used. About 5 years ago, when I bought an odyssey dry cell, I tested this out. I had a car that sit (battery hooked up in the car) for 3 months and I got in and fired it right up. I only drive that car about 5-6 times a year, and I never had to charge it. And, 5 years later, it is still going strong.
Technically, you should still use a battery minder to get the best longevity out of the battery. But you don't have to and you can still get many years out of this one.
age of car makes the difference. old cars don't have the parasitic loads of modern vehicles.
what I got out of this whole video is that you can take the guy out of the tonite show but you can't take the tonite show out of the guy. love it jay !!!!!!!
This "ad" seems to be well received despite the babies in the comments. This product is pretty relevant to the subject matter of the channel, and I enjoyed the information.
i put one of these in our sandrail, it was one of their smaller ones, aout 5in wide, 10in long, so we could mount it behind the seats. man its been an impressive little guy. sandrail sits all year and it starts hard but this thing always holds a charge
thanks for heads on these, they look good.
I like these videos, I don't mind product placement as long as they're done well and the product is relevant to my interests.
This is genuinely the first advert I've ever wanted to watch. Although,, I thought the disadvantage of AGM, as well as cost, was that you cant discharge them as fully i.e 80% vs 50% here he says you can.
Awesome video. Thanks again. Very good in depth info.
Thanks for the informative video! I'm always pleased to learn something useful and understanding how things really work is important if one wants to make informed decisions.
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Hello Jay I really appreciate the this second video in the week i like having the opportunity to learn a liitle more about some of these parts and pieces informative and helpful
If you have a classic car with the battery in the trunk a dry cell battery like this Odyssey is a must. Jay, Bruce did a great interview, but when you appear at the 'Comedy Club' don't invite him. :P
Jay appreciates his collection you know he will buy the best products. 😯
I really like these videos along with the cars one. Its cool to see the new age tools that Jay uses. I never heard of these batteries I may have to check them out.
Well worth it man. These take up less space under the hood or wherever you put em because they are a lot smaller than a traditional battery.
And yeah the power is superior to a regular style battery. Night and day difference in my vehicles cranking power.
Not sure if these are sponsorships but I like the educational approach instead of just plugging a product mid video
I'm so glad that this is on RUclips ... I can see this channel going for years. the RUclips equivalent to. Maryland public television motor week. Rip.top gear eng/USA...
I thought this was very informative, enjoyed it! Thanks Jay
Battery guy- it's ok to laugh...
Good video. Thanks. Learned something new.
I am glad you made this video. I learned a lot of information about the newer type batteries and chargers. You can teacher an old dog new tricks.
Great!!! good one, that's SUPER, I can get a battery like that in my Jeep with a MOPAR package. I like that idea👍. Going to check ODYSSEY out..THX
So as we see, not everyone ‘gets’ Jay or simply doesn’t appreciate the quick, off the cuff witticisms he delivers…
Loving these kinds of videos 👌🏼
Ah-huh, This type especially the "Commercial" one's should be a Great way to go for New Replacements. I'd put 4 in my 0l' 1978 Peterbilt in a heart beat. I like what I heard on this batteries and the Charger's. I guess Some of this New Stuff is going in the right direction.
if your lead stays stiffer for more than 4 hours ,see your doctor lmfao
Thanks for the good video.
Jay will you please consider a 1440p quality for cell phone viewers and those with gaming monitors. Thank you Love the channel and am a huge fan.
I can tell you from experience these are way better than Optima.
May have to look into replacing mine.
It's the same technology, lots of companies now make AGM batteries.... Btw my optima battery which is in my jeep diesel is 10 years old, still works great, also I'm in Montana so it gets into the 100's in the summer and well below zero in the winter. Then again odyssey doesn't even offer a battery for my diesel, so maybe that's why I'm bias......
+roberts459 I had an Optima burn up after a bit over a year, but that was due to the abuse on my electical system. I need to replace both batteries at the same time when the time comes. Also need to change a couple of things in my setup.
I have XS power batts in my car for my huge audio system and there awesome. I never get voltage drop even with 300amp draw and I have a alternator that cuts off till it hits a curtain voltage and I can tell by my voltage meter on the car it hardly ever kicks on if I keep my battery’s in the trunk topped off.
@@tammyforbes2101 Well.. I first went with XS Power but after 2 died after 1 year each time in my daily driver I switched to Odessey.
I think Odessey are more reliable than XS Power based on my experience.
But obviously as this video proves, AGM is the way to go. Period!! Glad you use AGM for your ride.
honestly, those Enersys purelead accus are outstanding.
ive been using these in my cars for 10 years or more.
they reduce weight, last longer and can be mounted anywhere. had one in my porsche for 7 years.
only issue i came across was when i moved to another state, i planned on coming back in a few months and got the car all ready to go and put in a new oddessy battery. however i didnt get around to getting it for 2 years. battery was ruined. kinda sucks but i cant even really blame it on the battery.
i might go with a lithium battery on my new golf r.
Great vid! Very informative. Wonder how voltage amplifiers for spark and fuel pump could co-exist with these batteries though as they can put out over 15v?
The battery itself will not produce 15 volts, it may charge up to around 13.2 volts at the most. Of course when the engine is running you could see 14+ volts from the alternator, but that has nothing to do with the battery.
I suspect that some cars have a "smart" charging system that can detect that the battery has a higher open circuit voltage and correspondingly bump up the running voltage a couple tenths @@averyalexander2303
Where is the Odyssey made? Optima sold out and went to Mexico.
ODYSSEY batteries are manufactured in two places. : Warrensburg, Missouri USA and Newport, Wales United Kingdom.
Actually Shitima was bought out by Interstate. Interstate moved them to their Mexico plant.... Don;t ever try getting any warranty stuff done with them...
All of the American products are made in Warrensburg, MO.
I kept trying to hit the "skip ad" button but it wasn't there. Jay PLEASE - I want to see and hear about that great car collection in your garage. I don't care what brand tire shine, battery, gasoline, upholstery cleaner, motor oil, or carburetor cleaner you want to run an ad for. Start two sites "Jay Leno's Garage" and "Jay Leno's product endorsements"
If you are not interested in learning - then why are you on a "car guy" site in the first place ?
Because I'm interested in Jay's CAR COLLECTION- NOT his ads. IF HE WANTS TO EDUCATE ABOUT BATTERIES HE COULD'VE DONE IT WITHOUT ALL THE LOGOS. It's a damned ad, not educational.
you're complaining it's not a video of cars? we all know it's a new episode every sunday. and the title should have been pretty obvious. if you dont want to see that then dont watch it
These videos aren't cheap to make. How do you think he funds them.
Well, it is car related
That guy is so series when he is talking about the cups and J is marking a joke out off it lol 👍11:40
My old battery is getting very weak. What should I add to it, Viagra or Cialis? And should I put K-Y gel on the battery posts?
Nah!! For the weak battery just use CBD Oil. Thats the new cure all. 😂
Thank you for this very informative video.
Thanks for the info Jay.
Great video and explanation on Odyssey AGM batteries Jay. I would love to see you review a PulseTech Charger and PowerPulse passive battery desulfator. I have been using a PowerPulse on my 2001 BMW Battery for the past three years, and even though I drive the car less then 5 miles a day on average with several stops and starts, my battery always starts my car.
Jay is so Strong he lifted that battery like it was a piece of paper.
Odyssey batteries are AWESOME batteries, but I've also had amazing luck with Interstate lead acid batteries as well.
I do believe in this particular battery. Believe me if it good enough for the military the government only buy the best.. Bruce describes the breakdown of the battery all that being said it's a great presentation
dammit Jay, let the guy finish his explanation!
The Tonight Show habit is still around. i dont blame him for it though. yea it must be annoying but he's so used to trying to get as much different information or the same in different ways out like he had to on the tonight show cause they have guests and a schedule and all that
Bruce, never did answer Jay's original question: Is it better to maintain a battery (constantly) attached to charger or periodically charge the battery every 2-3 weeks in a parked vehicle? Jay interrupted Bruce's answer to this question by mentioning a some kind of kill switch idea.
Gary Olafson battery disconnect is what he said. And yea of course he cut him off. But it's better to periodically charge a battery. It's like a smartphone or whatever. If you leave it on the charger for a full month (exagerated) never unplugging it, you're going to kill your battery. But if you charge it here and there it will last longer and give you the same performance or as close as possible throughout the years
Thank you.
AGM batteries are great. I bought a Sprinter deep cycle AGM for my truck with 1130 CCA way more than anything you can buy at an auto supply store. If the lights get left on, no harm to the deep cycle battery (above a 50% discharge, I think), just charge it back up, good as new. Harley sells nothing but AGM batteries because vibration doesn't decrease battery life.
I already have AGM battery, it's made by optima and it has a longer warranty. Mine is used for my diesel jeep, the battery is 10 years old and still going strong, btw I'm in Montana so this battery sees extreme temperature swings quite regularly.... Also according to odyssey's website they don't make a battery for my application.....
Thanks for video Jay. I remember the dry cell technology from when I was in Air Force 25 years ago. A lot of race cars use dry cell batteries for safety reasons, but it seems that NASCAR still uses lead-acid batteries made by Exide.
Exide is their battery sponsor and doesn't build dry batteries and since lead-acid batteries only last about 5 years, they'll stay with what makes them the most money.
Charles Damery yea i guess i see that but i still think it's stupid
Manufacturers don't care about stupid as long as they sell their products.
Charles Damery yea i know that but they should have both lead acid and dry cell to get customers willing to go cheap or go to the more expensive dry cell. To them cash is all that matters and i know that too but my buisness sells both, we have more lead acid on the shelf but i like to ensure we always have dry cell in the back in case someone wants one they dont necessarily have to wait for it to be sent over
you guys are seriously clueless LOL
Thanks, Jay. I did learn a lot.
Leave it to Jay to make an extended battery commercial interesting and fun. I wish I was his neighbor, so I could come over for beers.....
What's Viagra and will it help make my lead stiffen ???
It's OK saying you need the right charger for the battery when charging on the bench, but what about when they are charged in the car, particularly in the case of older vehicles with fairly basic charging circuits?
I was looking at the Optima batteries and most reviews are terrible since all the production went to Mexico.
I'm going to see if the Odyssey batteries are available in Australia.
Thanks for the funnny and useful videos
Hi Jay, What about using a camper converter to recharge the system, day after day. Thanks Carl.
I run odyssey batteries, pretty sure my charger is compatible but this reminded me I should double check. at the very least I should get a quality charger to maintain an expensive bettery...
Does the battery contain charge control circuitry inside the battery? Because a cars alternator can put a full load charge on the battery of 100 amps or more if the battery is partially discharged. Also some alternators will run 14.4 to 15 volts in cold weather.
Jay when are you making a vid about 4 barrel holley vs feul injection. And how to set a 4 barrel for high performance
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very cool, i always enjoy the restoration blogs
if you are need to use a special charger to charge the battery how does your cars electrical system do it on the road? do you have to replace your alt or put a adapter of some sort on?
JAY! How about a Q&A for your fans?
Good sales pitch. I have a question: With such a complicated multi-stage wall charger you'd expect modified alternator charging circuitry too. I guess instead it gets blasted with a constant 14+ volts whenever you drive the vehicle. Does this negatively affect longevity?
The voltage regulator controls that. in modern vehicles the computer controls the voltage regulator.
13:00 so the spiral battery design came from Odyssey and then Optima took it over.. BTW lithium ion drop in replacement 12V batteries are next. Very high density, very high CCA. Discharging doesn't harm it at all. You've seen those lithium ion jump start bricks that's not much bigger than a phone (thicker tho) and can start a semi-truck?
Very informative !
Very interesting. What i need to know is if i bought one of these batteries what is the chance of getting a dead cell between switching off the car, walking into the shop and then coming out 20 mins later to a dead car? As jay mentioned the example in the chat above.
Something like that could happen with a perfect battery and a bad starter, or wires between the 2, or loose battery terminals, or corrosion. Check your gauges, check things under the hood, try not to leave anything on when you park the car, listen for slow cranking or other signs that something could be wrong.
You could spend hundreds extra bullet proofing against one problem like this and have numerous random other things go wrong leaving you stuck. If you're truly worried about getting stuck, spend the money on AAA, a cell phone and save the rest for the inevitable replacement parts and labor.
Join an online forum where people own the same car you have. You'll learn a lot about your car and get a heads up on things that probably will go wrong in the future. In addition to that, google search any problem or symptoms and you'll usually find someone that has been through it and solved it. Even if you don't end up fixing it yourself, you might save money on diagnosis, not buying the wrong parts, or not getting ripped off by a bad/unethical mechanic.
I am confused? If I was to mount this battery in my 1997 Dodge Caravan, and I drive maybe 15 days in a month and only short trips. Would I mess up the battery? A car's charging system can not do all this conditioning like those chargers you show.
just get a regular battery. these aren't worth the cost.
As far as I know a car's charging system can not overcharge any battery
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+tomiadorjan it can if the voltage regulator fails. Seen that happen before, particularly with stock alternators and heavy current draws (like sound systems). Seen batteries explode in cars before because people don't pay attention to the voltmeter in their cars.
Not worth the cost? You replace them a third as often they're twice as expensive, WAY more power density, safer, etc. How can you say they aren't worth the cost?
I'm getting the nagging impression that jay keeps these guys in business with all his cars. 😄
I have batteries from the nineties that still work as good as new. This is because of a technology that I discovered along time ago.
The batteries that use this technology become more efficient and hold a greater capacity. Around A 10 percent gain of capacity is the norm for the average battery.
This would be really useful in old VW Type I thru 4. I have owned five or six, all used, all had corrosion issues under the battery. Many were rusted through, and these were California cars.
Cool info.
Does the company make a motorcycle battery that will work with my 99 Yamaha 1100cc Virago? I'd love to get rid of that drip tube on the wet cell Yuasa I'm using now.
Good stuff thanks for the free info!!!!
I suspect that the current draw of some modern cars while parked with the ignition switch turned off and the key removed is surprisingly high and contributing to battery chronic low state of charge if the car is only driven,say,once per week for less than an hour.
So if I get the agm battery I can't depend on the alternator in my 06 vw tdi to charge it?
Would these types of batteries hold up in an Alaskan winter? Not that I live in Alaska, but here in MI it can get down to -15F sometimes.
Yes they should no problem.
nice never knew..love ya Jay!
8:30 75 watt/hr at 14.7 volts is still 75 watt/hr at 110 volts. 75 watt hours is the amount of power the charger uses assuming no loss in the charger its self. AC side would show / be using more than 75 watt hours practically.
75W at 14.7V is 5.1 Amps. 75W at 110V is .68 Amps. I think that's the point he was trying to make.
this vid is awesome, more please!
Ty Jay for the viagra joke. We all need a laugh😆
COOL Dry Cell Batteries - Jay Leno's Garage
So whats better Northstar or Odyssey battery or Optima
How does this compare to a traditional gel cell?
I have a question that others have voiced. What about the charging system in my 1963 Dodge Dart? Or for that matter my '96 daily Harley rider? 15 volts was mentioned as a bad thing. My Harley voltmeter occasionally will go there.
This guy is not having a bar of Jay Leno's awesome jokes.
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I haven't seen a battery that you put water in since I was a kid in the 70s.
Jay leno please review the original NSX
So does this work on my Buell Blast? My battery keeps dying on me.
Lets look at cost. I agree that they are better batteries but there is the bottom line of cost. My four 105 a/h batteries were $120 each(on sale, reg $150), charger was $160, (total cost $640 +tax), five years ago and still working well. Today they are about $140 each. The only thing done is occasional distilled water top up's. When I go to replace them (maybe in two or three years) , I would expect to pay no more than $250 ea..
Assuming the batteries last 6 to 7 years (again, mine are already 5 years old) I have only spent less than $800, including charger.
Since these Odyssey batteries are better What is the average price for four 105 amp,hour deep cycle batteries and charger?
BTW, The batteries and charger were bought in Toronto, Canada.
If you need a special charger for those batteries, why does the car's charging circuit not damage the battery?
It has been claimed that the car will allow the battery to gradually over a period of months become less than fully charged even if the car is driven frequently.