Which Car Battery is Best? Let's find out!
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- Опубликовано: 1 дек 2019
- Car batteries tested: Optima AGM, Duralast (Autozone), Everstart (Walmart), Diehard AGM (Sears), SuperStart (O'Reilly), and Autocraft (Advance). Internal resistance, cranking amps, charge rate, and cold cranking amps tested.
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Thanks to everyone who requested this one. I've had a lot of questions regarding which battery tested I used. It's a Foxwell BT-705, which I purchased. Here's the link. Thanks again, Todd amzn.to/34lBPVF
Have you thought of testing flexible solar panels.
Hi, would you test the ability of car battery to withstand short trips and deep discharging? If you can also add Varta and Bosch to the test.
Thanks
Bought a everstart Walmart batt 1.5 yrs ago because the last one lasted an incredible 7.5 yrs! However, after recieving 3 duds in a row, being disabled, i went to Autozone & got a good one this time.
How about a review of the effectiveness of car battery chargers that have a "repair mode" to help repair abused damaged batteries?
Dave Menche this would be great!
'I say no to every single sponsorship opportunity "
Respect for this Man
Major respect for sure 👍
Part of me wants him to get paid though
@@ChigbunduO You can donate to his Patreon, I did, I dont want those videos to stop !
yeah and he dropped $1000 on car batteries.....
Manufacturers must hate Project Farm, can't be bought!
In my humble opinion this is one of the best channels on youtube
Thank you!
Agree 100% - when I can’t sleep at night I’m watching Project Farm - lol lol !!! I’ve also had requests to see the videos in my shop’s engine rebuild room
I agree that it's a good source for info. On the subject of batteries, though, the issue most important to me is how long they last. A few decades ago (yes, I'm that old) I didn't have to worry so much about coming back from a 2 week vacation to a dead battery. The last three vacations, I did. Why? It seems we now have to have a compact Li-ion or supercap jump starter. In addition, it seems the 3 year warranty is extremely precise, with batteries turning to crap right on the day, or thereabouts.
@@ProjectFarm thank you Project Farm!!!
i agree. watch electroboom and choose. these guys are so much better than our politicians.
This guy is a rock star for not selling out and staying true to finding the truth! Love your channel!
Thanks!
And also for all of the groupies and drugs that he has.
This channel is something else. None like it in RUclips. 99% of RUclips is out here pushing ads for sponsorships they don't even believe in. Keep up the great work
Thanks, will do!
"I say no to every single sponsor opportunity." That's why I trust his reviews, every other RUclips channel is saturated with hidden sponsors, and biased/uneducated reviews. We appreciate you!
Totally agree. Just wish this test came out a month ago..... bought 2 batteries for a diesel.....
check out Ave also ijs he's good too :)
Project farm and Scotty Kilmer are 2 of few mechanic channels that don't accept sponsorships.
Thats why this is one of the best channels on youtube.
@@Stig007 I ain't so sure about Scotty he certainly gets sent a lot of free stuff also before his youtube days he was a "as seen on TV" type salesman.
Agreed, I've been a automotive technician for over 30 years and this guy is in one of the best on RUclips. He breaks it down correctly for everyone. Much respect.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm I know this is a couple years old,and a VERY good VID. I REALLY liked your recent review of the LTT Screwdriver! I knew you just couldn't wait to get your hands on it! I'm a loyal fan of BOTH your channels !!!
I'll be digging through your archive for any EXIDE comparisons,hoping to find some. After i hate Interstate,I'm brand loyal to Exide.😎 Keep up the good work my man,as a retired EE,you do GREAT!!
He's not one of the best. He is the best the only best .. better then anyone.. in my opinion
Thanks for doing this video! I've always been happy with Everstart batteries in all our vehicles. Yours is by far the best independent testing channel on RUclips! Keep up the excellent work!
Thanks, will do!
Here in Australia I have just come across this channel. It is excellent!! The constantly innovative ways to test product never ceases to amaze me. Great public service done well.
Cheers.
Thanks so much!
You are a one man consumer report my friend, huge props to you!!
Thanks so much!
Right!?! Stumbled upon one of his videos a month ago. Best choice I made that month!
This video is sponsored by the the people, for the people.
The main contributor is project farm.
Thank you P.F.
You are welcome!
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One of your best videos. I replaced my wife's battery with an Everstart recently and it was just reassuring to know that my man PF, gave it the thumbs up.
Thanks!
I just bought the same battery for my wife’s car. Also, I’ve had an Everestart in my tractor for 8+(possibly 10, just can’t remember what year I bought it) years and it still fires up every time.
@@WoodLineWorkersometimes you'll find a date sticker and someplace will scribe the date in the plastic
Man, I remember when a premium 3 year replacement battery was about $50-60 depending on the size. It's insane that now most premium batteries are wayyy over $100 and a good portion of them from AutoZone/Advance Auto Parts are over $200. That's not including the AGM batteries. They are $300 or more now...
Auto zone batteries and the rest are Hype. Even Interstate you Gotta watch who your buying it from. With the current administration taking a hatchet to the USA, I found great reliability for the Walmart Ever start battery and just replace it with a free one every 6-8 months because that's about how long they last. If they burn a cell, they replace free for 1 yr of purchase .Cars are junk too these newer ones. CVT transmission's, etc... Just buy a 2016 Toyota and stay away from kia and their inferior metal they use on their crankshaft. If you see green on the posts, you can sand them down and seal them with metal bond or Jb weld at the post seal where the connect and the gasses don't release and the batteries will last forever.
If you notice, the everstart has a 5yr warranty. The current pics on Walmart show them with a 3yr warranty! Granted those are pics, not the actual product. But I'm assuming they're up to date since the warranty period dropped... Just like everything else rising/decreasing to the benefit of companies.
@@meme5887The 3 year warranty is the free replacement period. No battery, with the exception of the platinum AGM batteries, has a free replacement period longer than 3 years. Depending on what quality level EverStart battery you are buying that 5 year warranty was for anywhere from 4 to 2 years of pro-rated warranty. Not a free replacement period.
Bidenomics
stay away from auto zone batteries.
Imagine ProjectFarm asking you:
"You want something from the fridge? We have over 12 kinds motor oil, diesel fuel with additives, Jump start kits, car batteries"
Vibycko ...Hahaha 👍
Yum I love drinking diesel fuel
Any ice cream in there? I'm hungry.
I dont know why I'm picturing Jigsaw, from the Saw movie franchise! Lol
That’s awesome.
In my youtube experiences, this is the most useful channel I've ever come across. Outstanding good sir
Thank you very much!
That and South Main Auto - Eric O one of the best Auto technicians.
mine too sooo many good tests...
Same also doesn’t it seem really weird that Johnson Controls owns everything
Amen brother I will second that for sure
You just saved me a lot of money-I love your channel and love how thorough you are with testing-and explaining the reasons for a specific test.
Thanks! Glad to hear!
I've been a subscriber to this channel for a long time. My car needs a new battery and I knew exactly where I was going to check to see the best bang for the buck. Thanks for taking the time to do these 👍
You are welcome! Thanks for being a long time subscriber!
Sometime in the future, I want a hardware store with a Project Farm rating on each product.
Absolutely!
"As seen on Project Farm."
Maybe I can work something up for you. What products do you want tested
Remember the "Good housekeeping" badge?
Rated and approved by : PF
There are some outstanding reviewers on RUclips. But, in my opinion, you have the most well thought out and informative product reviews. The detail and effort that you put into these videos is second to none. Thank you sir!
Appreciate that! Thanks!
He's my favorite. The manager of Advanced Auto in my town is now a viewer after today. They sell the Die Hards.
Sorry PF, the real battery testing is a real world atmosphere. Interstate batteries are very good in real world conditions. Walmart batteries are not worth it. Napa gold went bad for me in 2 years. You need to remember that dust on the batteries will drain it. Keep your batteries clean. I actually put 1” styrofoam underneath my 4 AGM batteries in my Peterbilt and now up to 4 years on them. Plus they power my refrigerator. Vibration can be a killer on batteries and the heat is harder on them than the cold for longevity. I run Duracell on my wheel horse rider and my Allis Chalmers CA tractor with very good results so far.
Once again, an awesome evaluation video from the Project Farm! 🤩... It will be awesome if you can test a barrage of the popular portable solar panels, too (like those from Harbor Freight, etc.)! 😃😍
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Very well thought out testing procedures, explanations and final graphical break down.
I spent some of my years working in a materials testing lab. Our focus was ASTM standards for testing of materials. Materials for construction which included everything...EVERY MATERIAL down to its component level, even to the chemistry from which it was composed.
ASTM testing protocols are a crazy maze of interdependant prerequisites. Many times mind boggling.
So, I think you did a very fair, if not excellent job of simulating an ASTM test protocol.
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KUDOS bro 😊
Thanks!
The integrity of this man is inspirational.
Too bad Tegrity Farms is taken
@@PHamster 😂
Amen to that.
Yeah!!! he comes up with great controls on testing!!!
A saint!
Need more guys like this in all fields of products we buy. Because alot of ppl get fooled by slick marketing and stunts. Do your research and save your hard earned money
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm no, thank you!
Reading this kind of comments, and remembering that there exist individuals like PF, that simply will never be bought, because a great purpose is more important than money, is really touching actually.
Of course we are lucky that there are individuals that do great (or at least good) financially already, because otherwise it's quite easy for corporations/companies to, literally, buy people...
So I wish to PF and all his family, and to ourselves, stay healthy.
Fool me once shame on you ...
Few learn from their mistakes.
You're a treasure. Your voice has a nice delivery, your production is simple and consistent, not at all sloppy. Your tests and math are straightforward and easy to take in. For products testing on RUclips you are top self.👍
Thanks so much!
I wish this guy reviewed everything in life
Todd is definitely by far the best and plus he even takes time to reply to comments. 😊
Nicely detailed comparison. I especially like your straight-to-the-point, no-fluff presentation. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
In the old days kids we had to be lucky enough to A: live in vicinity of a guy this smart and B: be lucky enough to cross paths with them to be able to gain the knowledge from him.
Thanks for your service to mankind.
Very kind words!
Lol where did u live a dessert island!? This is all common info if u graduated high school !
@@kevinerhartjr.273 Seriously? Even if you know all of the listed ratings on all commercially available batteries, which you don't, there's almost a guarantee that the listed ratings on most batteries aren't correct in any given situation. Also, I went to high school and I know a lot of people that went to high school. I've never heard of an automotive battery class in high school, not even in shop class so I know you didn't learn any of this in school.
@@twistedpixel2558 i dont know what cave u and ur classmates went to but i learned about batteries ,electricity , and magnets is 6th grade!
@@kevinerhartjr.273 Ya, we all did. The concept of electricity. This guy is testing specific batteries and the claims that their manufacturers make about the specifications of them. That's what the op was talking about. You're kinda slow, huh?
Thank you for making this video! I recently got a Toyota brand battery for my Civic (Johnson Controls also makes Toyota brand batteries). It cost the same as the top-line EverStart Platinum battery at Walmart and offered a superior warranty, 3 years free replacement, 4 additional years prorated.
At one time, a lot of Toyotas came with AC Delco maintenance-free batteries, which tended to last many years.
Thanks for the truthful, no nonsense battery baseline I’ve ever seen on RUclips! Extremely helpful and sub’ing! Dallas, TX
You are welcome Thanks for watching and subscribing!
"I say no to every single sponsorship opportunity" - You are amazing my friend. Please keep doing what you're doing. I wish there were more people like you in the world.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarmyour the last Mohican !
I was stranded out of town during a family emergency when I bought an Everstart at Walmart, expecting it to last until I could get a better battery. 6 years later it is still going strong.
Time to load test your battery,( this is cheap & will tell you if its time to replace it).. I used to be in the repair business & it's a false savings after a battery with low voltage shortens or even destroys your alternator or starter . It's much the same as putting an electric lawn mower at the end of a long skinny underrated extension cord .The motor struggles under low voltage & gets too hot..Ditto with the car starter, & the alternator will charge all the time trying to bring the voltage up to where sensitive computer controls can function properly.
My Everstart lasted 7yrs, It wasn't completely dead but I could tell it was getting weak. Obviously bought another one. The cheapest too no brainer.
Stranded? Oh wait... Automatic...
Impressive!
Walmart's batteries are made by Johnson Controls. They're good. Exide and JC are the biggest manufacturers and they pretty much make up the entire market for lead-acid.
Great video as always! I would love to see an update on this subject. It seems that batteries have come a long way in the past 3 years. Thanks again!
Thanks for and you are welcome!
Thank you for the thorough testing and trials of every product imaginable. You are a genius. Many of my personal questions have been answered by you, and many of my products in question have been settled by your research for purchase. Keep doing your best, brother.
Thanks, will do!
I've watched this show over the years. . . As time goes on, this "show" continues making great videos by investing in better equipment/gear. Great job Project Farm!
Matt Brophy it is one of my favorite channels. I love how he goes through and reads the comments too.
I’m always impressed with the content Project Farm produces and his integrity; consistent, rigorous, useful tests on products we all use. Its a gift to us all’
I was taking my trash out yesterday and I thought to myself "I wonder what the strongest / best trash bag is?" Could that be a future video 🤔🤔
Thank you for the video idea!
Good idea!
cheaper than batteries. lol
Look for "Demolition Sacks" - but this whole channel is a rabbit-hole for "I have a nagging feel I've been screwed by the labels on x"
@@goldcd I guarantee my labels are non-misleading.
I know this is a 3yr old video, but just be aware that I recently found out that the Walmart battery warranty has been significantly reduced.
Thanks for sharing.
Yeah isn't it 3 years pro-rated now?
Not only do you have the normal work every content creator has with editing and filming but you actually put way more work into the content.... In the sense that... You actually put in a ton of real work.
Not to mention everything is geared to help all of us out and not just mindless entertainment.
You and Chrisfix have the best content and work ethic out there.
Props to project farmer!
Every episode of Project Farm I draw some of the most useful statistics, advice and knowledge. I absolutely love this channel, thank you!
Thank you
i agree kyle 100%
Everybody, can I get an "AMEN!" for this guy's integrity?
sure!
Gotta have ingenuity to be a farmer and survive without getting ripped off
Amen!
Amen
Thank you
I have always used the sears Diehard , only because when they installed it the warranty was very good. Thanks for your feedback on items most used.
You are welcome!
Such a great channel and resource! Thanks for such thorough and unbiased reviews!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Great guy who's looking out for the interest of his viewers, Not big business! I applaud this guy for all of his hard work. These tests are expensive and very time consuming. Keep these great videos coming. THANK YOU!
Thank you!
Yes it can be costly thumbs up thanks for the information. Batteries are very costly . Will POWs or something along that line his vids pop up that you want to jump in th o the rabbit hole it gets deep. An confusing
One of the best channels on RUclips. Breaks my heart that this channel isn’t even to 1 million subscribers yet!
be sure to tell your fiends!
Gordon Swanson Do you mind if I tell all my friends? I don't know that many fiends. :-D
@@bentnickel7487 then tell other people on RUclips when you see their comments on videos which would also enjoy this content. I do it all the time, including 5 seconds ago in my last comment. This time it wasn't for PF, but there are other greats of course.
PF may not have 1mm subscribers but have you looked at how many people are viewing the videos? 320K views in 1 day isn't bad. I think a lot of people see the videos even if not subscribed. It is an excellent channel and I understand where you are coming from.
It's a lil too intelligent for the tik tok masses hehe.
I love how your videos pop up when I'm in the market to buy something. It's almost like someone (or something) is listening. In this case, it's welcomed. I enjoy your videos and approach to testing real world products.
Thanks!
You really do a great job with all this ! Love watching ! Keep up the great work !
Thanks and you are welcome!
I'm a retired EE with 45 years professional experience. Excellent analysis and I especially appreciate the graphs. Since battery sources are fluid, it may be time to refresh this topic.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm Yes and batteries have gotten even more expensive, closer to the $300 dollar price point now..... crazy
Just had to get one today, and yeah...$300. No way I was paying that, nor was I paying the over $200 for some. I live in Texas, and no matter the battery, it seems they all last 3 years due to the heat. So- went with the usual EverStart Maxx at $120
@@davidhurwich8941 buy a lifepo4, it's a bit pricey but will easily last 10 years
@@MalluMgtow I'll take that bet lol
When did car battles get so expensive! Thank you, it’s not just me.
Thanks for watching.
Batteries and tires. I remember when I bought my Ranger in 2004 I got BF Goodrich's for $89 each now the same model tire is $134 from the same place.
Car batteries increased in price after the closure of most lead mines.
if you gonna battle using you car, is gonna be expensive!
All the different brand names are bullshit. There are only a handful of lead acid battery manufacturers left in North America and one manufacturer might make same battery for 4 or 5 different brands. Only thing different is sticker on it.
This RUclips channel is the consumer reports for free on anything that is tested. I cant buy anything pricy without checking to see if the reviews by project farm are available. Really nicely done.... Succinct, complete, unbiased etc. Just a superlative channel.
I absolutely love your videos. You are my go to guy for reviews and advice on any product. Thank you again!!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
These tests must have took so much of ur time and hardwork... thank you so much for putting ur efforts for us... huge respect...
Thanks so much!
I can’t imagine the amount of time it took to just film this video let along edit 🤯 #respect
This is honestly one of the easier ones to. Some videos he does must take a week
But then again that’s his job. Some people spend 35hrs a week working on some bullshit to make other people rich. So what is spending 35hrs for all this? If he makes almost 1mil views = 1k euro lets say. So for a full week worth of work. That’s worth the effort. And especially as he’s his own boss. So i mean...yes takes tome but that’s his job haha
You got that right hes the best hands down!
Thanks! As an engineer and drag racer I really appreciate the effort and testing regimes that are truly scientific and not just opinions like most other videos I see. Objectivity is key. Thank You for all you do. A Suggested test would be DC to AC Converters in the 2000 to 3000 watt range which most would put in their car trailers or RV's and are in the $150 to $400 range in price. Thanks ! Tom
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
400.00 will get you a quality 1,000 watt inverter . A quality 3,000 watt inverter is going to be in the 1500.00 range . Victron is the name worth the money .
@onthelake9554 Thank You !
@@mc71454 Your welcome !
@@ProjectFarm I drive 1,000 kilometers a year and bought a new Everstart battery. The whole time some CAA thing for mileage is connected to the OBD2 port to save a thousand dollars a year on insurance and I drive an average of one third of a mile per trip, I bought the battery exactly 2 years ago and now I finally had to put it on a charger. The Motomaster Eliminator charger reads 30 percent when I first connected it at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Honda CRV so the Everstart works well doing very short trips and I have a connected car alarm the entire 2 years. Paid $136.97 plus tax in Ontario, Canada at the time 2 years ago. I installed it myself and hoisted the battery using only one hand.
I really enjoy the testing on this channel. Very detailed!! Great job!
Thanks and you are welcome!
This guy is a class act! Here’s to a speedy pace of getting to 1 million subscribers soon! Well deserved.
Www
FYI, since Clarios bought out Johnson Controls (JCI) they have significantly cheapened the batteries. I used to prefer JCI batteries but the last 10 or so I have purchased since the 2019 takeover have been almost universally disappointing with some of them coming in at under 50% of rated capacity and performance! A heads up to anyone relying on this video for up-to-date information.
This should be pinned.
You are a God send 🙏🏽
So what battery specifically from JCI performed at 50% of it's rating? That sounds scary AF. Also I don't mean to pry into your business but I'm curious as to what made you buy 10 JCI batteries in the last 3 years
@projectfarm update video for 2022 maybe?
Hey @ProjectFarm, you might want to redo this test now!
Keep the videos coming. Nice job!
Idea for a video: Wago connectors vs wire nuts. You could go by max allowable number of wires in each, different brands, overload them…
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks again. I am off today to buy a battery for my wife's Outlook. Yup, always look to your channel for a honest & accurate assessment of what is available and why.
Thanks and you are wecome!
I can't even begin to describe how much your videos and your channel means to me. Please keep doing what you're doing! I love watching your videos for referencing something specific and also just playing them back to back as I fall asleep at night. Such good information and seriously good integrity.
Thank you so much!!
This dude does what everyone wants to know, but can't afford. In other words, you're doing God's work.
EDIT: capitalization because i'm a patriot and a christian.
Thank you!!
@mike brink I mean... Walmart is #1 fortune 500 company
@mike brink ...but I will say a lot of Walmart's items are not Walmart's items. Walmart just slaps their name on the product like great valley but it's really another company just using their name
@@ProjectFarm RV 6v golf cart style batteries are all over the map on value vs cost...and each manufacturer of course claims the best. Could you please test these types, including Lithium Ion, AGM etc...many are used in solar arrays. TOOOO much hype out there to have confidence in claims. Thanks, LOVE your videos...refer to you all the time.
YOU WOULD BE A TOTAL FOOL TO THINK THIS GUY'S DOING THIS OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF HIS HEART.
Great, informative, well produced video. Defintely worth following for precise, easy to grasp info. Well Done!
Thanks!
I just started watching your channel tonight and I’m binge watching it now haha Immediately subscribed
Welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
"Hey honey, is it OK for me to spend $1,250 on car batteries for a RUclips video?" :)
dont forget to pick up some milk....
lol. Trust me, I had to do a lot of begging!
...and can I stick them in the fridge?
@@ProjectFarm at least you've got new batteries for all your vehicles for the next five years
30 day return policy on everything at Walmart no question asked. Guaranteed satisfaction.
The amount of the effort and details that go into these videos is simply amazing. Project farm should be industry standard for product reviews
Loren Fok Yup! If it was anyone else the channel would have been sold out to some media corp or something.
@@roccit As a RUclipsr who's experienced 1/165th of PF's success... I'd have to say most RUclipsrs wouldn't sell out. Who they are and who they are to their audience is too important and took too much to achieve. Now in numbers 1/165th of the success...the friends and the meaning of my friends who watch far out-weigh this of course. Most RUclipsrs with his success would have "sold out" from possibly your point of view, but not from mine. I have plenty of acquaintances in RUclipsrs online who have had sponsors over the years while still chiefly running their "own content" and I've found them to stay upstanding despite doing what I suspect you are calling "selling out". True sell outs...they can't keep making videos. It destroys them. Many have spoken about it with the top "How-to RUclips", experts in whom I appreciate like Tim Schmoyer and Roberto Blake. Want to learn how to make a successful business and include broad sources of income? You can't just rely on AdSense, but PF has a loyal following who also pays him on Patreon to follow their input and not big corporations, so at least he's not on AdSense alone.
Yep. He puts Consumer Reports to shame.
he is better than UL
Just wanted to say thank you for this data and all the work that went into this video. This helped me a lot!!
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
I LOVE your videos - all are very down-to-earth & well done. Next time you do a battery test, make sure to include a Deka. Several of my reps & numerous truck & auto parts stores claim the Deka is the best battery right now.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Where can you get a deka battery?
Easily the best RUclips channel out there. Thoroughly and clearly explains every segment of testing and shows no bias. Love your videos !
My Everstart Max lasted 7 years and 4 months in my 2005 Silverado. I was shocked. Excellent battery.
did you ever kill the battery?
I had an everstart last 3 days on me and the replacement lasted about a month. It actually saddens me to find out half the batteries on here are all made in the same factory. I had a die hard gold last 15 years never went dead for those 10 years until one cold winter.
My energizer lasted for 10yrs. 07/07 till 12/17 Toyota matrix. Best battery I have ever had.
just FYI you can make them last well beyond that by doing desulfation process. look it up. desulfate every 2 years too for maintenance. "sweet project cars battery rejuvenation method" you cant condition/desulfate AGMs tho so they're inferior to me.
Best battery I ever had was a VW (Autobhan) battery in my 03 Golf, the battery, lasted 9 years. Coldest start in that 9 years was -42F (Canada) Never had a battery since that lasted as long. most i get now is 4 to 5 years.
Simply the best channel there is. Congratulations from France, Europe.
I’m surprised the voltages weren’t tested under a starter or a massive spike load. Optima’s gained popularity in car audio market. That would be interesting measuring a sign wave under load for clarity.
Sine *
They're great until you have to charge them and them they're not so great.
Would love to see this test performed again since there are many more battery options and battery pricing has increased significantly. Thank you PF for your incredibly detailed reviews. The work you put into your videos is on another level.
You are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
@@ProjectFarm yes another video please including lightweight batteries
Dakota Lithium should be in the running. In fact, you should test a host of marine materials. Like, Lithium vs AGM vs Lead-Acid, fishing line, and trolling motors.
@@christophershoe9642 when i saw the optima, my first thought was 'marine use'. i shop cabela's and bass pro shops.😎
My four wheeler/mechanic friends seem to like Interstate best. More than Optima, even with winches, compressors, offroad lights, power inverters etc.
We need more honest and neutral videos like this one, straight product reviews as is.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great vid. Love the editing, very fast pace and high level of detail.
Next question: how long does each brand last? I'm okay with paying 20% more if it lasts 50% longer for the same relative performance.
Bravo sir! Your integrity is second to none, and obviously the EverStart battery will be the one I purchase next time I need one. Thank you again you make buying decisions so much easier
Thanks and you are welcome!
Side note: Walmart has a pretty good exchange program, and most likely you're going to be somewhere near a Walmart where you can exchange it, even on a road trip.
If you want to deal with walmart. Everyone I know hates them. Me included.
Mike L - Why do you hate Walmart? Presently, this is a baseless claim.
I've had great luck with Walmart automotive stuff. They stand behind their battery warranties and tire wear warranties with no hassles.
@John Grzeskowiak the dont have the best pricing all the time. In Canada CanadianTire beats them a lot.
@@cmdrdarwin3682 , my reasons are two fold.
1. Walmart Corp. has consistantly partnered with manufacturers and distributors to have lower quality (thus cheaper) products that resemble the manufacturers higher quality offerings. For example, a $1,000 Sony TV anywhere else has 4 HDMI, Dolby Atmos, 4K, etc. At Walmart they will have the same TV body, but slightly different internals. Maybe only 2 HDMI, no Dolby, 4K upscaling instead of native, etc. and they sell it for $699. You think you are saving money because it is marketed like the $1000 set, but in fact is a completely different TV.
2. The way they have treated their workers is appalling. Not just working to keep unions out (pretty common thing for employers to do), but to go into small towns, drive away the small businesses, and then hire the now unemployed townspeople at minimum wage or just above and severely limit any growth. They are basically a parasite on small towns.
People can stop giving me crap for Walmart batteries now.
I guess I should quit calling them neverstart lol
Walmart really gotten better on last couple year on all fronts. I needed a UCB stick in hurry once at they nearly as much basics and same price as Amazon/bestbuy. They've even starting selling premium racing bicycles on-line (I think it's a pet project of one grandsons or something like that) that are good as premium offerings from Trek or Specialized and half the price (if you google Viathon)
He should have naught the yellow ever start
@@runningwithshemp I just replaced the Walmart battery in Hyundai elantra in south florida after 7yrs not dead but wearing out.... did all sorts of research before and was looking at something else before looking at the battery that was there already... which I did buy to replace the factory one that died after 3yrs.
I've been getting costco batteries for my pathfinder, town car, lesabre and others.... last ones I've needed I bought at Costco for town car and dies less than a year - got "free" replacement - had to pay for the now more expensive difference.... died in just over a year got another one free w/ complaint died in less than a year..... they were grumpy about it each time and basically told me to eff off. before that in the 25 I think years I've bought batteries at Costco I had ONE die in the warranty - which used to be decent - period.
to be UNFAIR - my local Costcos management SUCKS! Their idea of "if you are ever unsatisfied" means they expect 30-90days maximum to decide if you are satisfied - told that specifically by managers and I did not abuse the returns... I only return or complain if something is really, really bad.
I’ve had several Walmart batteries leak & cause corrosion damage.
As usual, thanks for all the hard work! Much appreciated.
You are welcome!
After realizing how much this video cost I sat through all the advertisements. Great content, love your unbiased approach to everything.
Well, he might have bought some of these for his own personal use and might have returned some for a refund. That would be the smart way to go.
I got 2 very long scam advertisements, one trying to sell a book to revive any kind of dead battery and another for an overpriced bluetooth obd2 reader. Found your comment and wrote this on my phone before they were over
@@furd8883 It's a tax expense. It would also be pretty crappy to return batteries that have been put through a test like this.
@@MGXsport I don't think so. I don't think he abused these batteries at all. A new customer of these batteries would do just great. All the same, it wouldn't feel right, but I think the batteries would be fine. He never started engines with them. Now that would be harsh. Also, deep drains damage batteries. He never did that.
Did you know that there is a small break in for batteries before they fully perform? If he stressed them more they'd show up with even MORE cold cranking amps on their tests. At least that's how my preferred battery brands behave. I don't know who makes batteries for GM for example, but after pushing them on a car with more issues than just the bad battery they have had, I've seen them turn out with an extra 200 cold cranking AMPS after 2 weeks of use from a customer.
I sat through zero ads, thanks to my RUclips premium subscription. SO worth it, and you can listen with the screen off, AND get Google music INCLUDED!
I personally want to say thank you for everything your doing and not selling out like everybody else. You keep it real and actually have very scientific ways of hard testing items that us hard working americans use on a daily basis but dont necessarily have the means to get the name brand on everything. So I'm sure I say this for everybody when I say thank you for being true and genuine.
Thanks so much!
Sum channels that are small need the sponsorship to help complete their projects.
I guess you just got through investigating one of those Scotty Kilmer videos, lol
@@yell0wberry maybe lol
Very good again! Lately I've been having good luck with AAA batteries, the convenience of them coming out to help you at a bad time, test your system is priceless
Thanks!
I enjoyed this comparison vid. I used to sell batteries for Walmart in the early 90's. At that time they were made by B&G Technologies. I received more in returns than I sold, and I told everyone this so they would avoid purchasing a battery from Walmart. Nice to see Walmart corrected the problem.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Dude I just want to say how much I appreciate your channel! Am all about the reviews of things and you save me a ton of time. You have my trust!
I appreciate that!
I bought my Everstart 3 weeks ago before this video. I’m glad that I made a wise decision
Ive had mixed reviews with neverstart batteries
Used only EverStart for the past 20+ years, only 1 issue ever, and they replaced it for me no questions asked. Other than that, never another issue.
Thank you for the feedback
Been running ever starts in Canada for over 3 years, haven't had a problem even in sub -30 celsius temperatures on diesels and v8s
My first EverStart Maxx lasted 8 years in NorCal. The second is still going strong at 5 years in Kansas.
I purchased two Everstart batteries for my diesel truck in December of ‘19 right after watching this video. A little over three years on I’ve noticed a little bit of a drop in the cold cranking amps. With my injectors in need of rebuilding/replacing over the past two years she’s been needing a good bit of extra cranking in the cold especially this winter. I’ve been hard on the batteries and have been impressed so far with these Everstart batteries. I’ve only had to boost the truck a handful of times when temps have fallen into the single digits and I’ve forgotten to plug her in. Truck is a ‘97 5.9 Cummins.
Thanks for sharing.
We have a 97 Cummins with only 100k miles on it. Silver and white. Only use it to pull the 5th wheel. Beast of a truck with the southbend dual disc clutch
i love your channel and your Real World test/comparison of products!
Thanks!
Me: “OK, that's enough RUclips for today.”
Project Farm: “nope!”
I love it! I had a really good laugh! Hope you have a great week
This man is a hero without a cape me and my dad love watching these and this video was very useful as we needed new batteries
Thank you for the positive feedback
Would love to see an updated test of the major brands again.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarmplease include interstate next time!
@@ProjectFarmplease include interstate next time!
@ProjectFarm can we also get a deep cycle battery test?
I love the videos BTW.
I work at an O'Reilly's, interesting to know that our main competition in the area, Napa, has their batteries made by the same folks. Since working there I have learned that batteries are one of the most marked up things in the entire store. With my discount, I can get a $200 battery for just over $100, so it's pretty close to a 100% markup, probably even more since I know the company still makes money when I purchase something with my discount
Thanks for the feedback.
I love this channel. Whenever I get ready to make a purchase of something that matters I looks at this channel for a comparison.
Thank you!!
That's exactly what they want you to do he gets paid for selling a product lol
@@billspencerjr8636 well there's no affiliate links and I doubt a company would sponsor a video their product comes in last and sponsorship has to be disclosed. If he makes anything outside of RUclips, patrons and merch I can't imagine how.
my dads battery shit the bed and i told him what he needed and he said "what, you've been working in an autobody shop for 2 weeks and now you know everything?" and i responded with "no my best friend project farm has taught me a lot"
thank you personally for making me seem smart i love you with all my heart
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Another great video from one of the best channels on RUclips. Thanks again, Sir
Thanks and you are welcome!
We use a lot of those optima redtops in the Army National Guard a lot of our equipment goes unused for long periods of time and Ive noticed the equipment with redtops usually performs well
Thanks for the feedback.
This morning the wífe called me just after she left for work, told me she thinks her car battery seems like it's getting weak. So the first thing I thought of was watching this video months and months ago. Came right back to view it probably for the 3rs time now. Man thank you so much for the content you put out. It is truly priceless in so many ways.
You are welcome!
which battery did you buy and why ?
@@virtuosowins I did go with the Walmart Everstart for the first time. I usually would try to source an Interstate but I did the Walmart this time for 2 reasons. 1. For the price and results of this videos test and the fact that everyone has a Walmart in there back yard. 2. Because the batteries I feel get sold often at Walmart I think they get a continuous fresh supply. Batteries that sit and don't sell will age and you won't get the full life span of cells inside.
@@Washman-jw3hl Sound rationale and decision making, way to go - Happy for you. As for me, I have no one do these tests in India for the car batteries we have here but in general we drive less per day so I think my own battery will last for a while.
You can revive the old battery with Epsom salt. Many Y. tube videos on the subject.
Used to work at Johnson Controls and tho the outside form is the same, internally there are important differences.
Typically the less expensive batteries have thinner plates and not much room at the bottom to capture material that sloughs off the plates over time. If this plate material builds up enough it will cause a short between the plates and the battery is dead.
Also, the brand has control over the design of the plates. The least expensive may have lead pickups shaped like a comb, where the better batteries gather electrons with a fractal design and are more able to handle heavier loads as well as charge more quickly. Because of the identical case, sometimes a lower cost label gets put on a better battery. And vice versa.
Thanks for sharing.
Ya that makes sense man, I figured there had to be more than just different labels to justify the extra cost. Thanks
my experience that while inexpensive and somehow winning this "test", Everstart batteries are some of the worst. Very rarely make their three year warranty. I've literally had a customer who bought one on a Wednesday evening, and Thursday afternoon it was dead
Is the Everstart Deep Cycle and the Everstart Maxx Deep Cycle the same battery. It seems they might be now. Just the Maxx is $13 more with a 2 year warranty
My 2008 Subaru Outback likes to kill off it's battery around every 4 years. The stock battery lasted 4 years. Replaced with a Les Schwab made by Johnson Controls that lasted 46 months and died. The it was replaced with a Walmart Everstart Johnson Controls battery that lasted 45 months and flat out died. Now there's a Johnson Controls made Interstate in it and fingers are crossed. Will it make it past 48 months?
First time watching this channel. What a great channel! Thank you!😊
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Your the best my friend, watch you all the time. Keep up the great work. Love your channel.
Thanks!
I'm impressed! Every week you have a well planed, edited and easy to understand video. Keep up the good work Sir.
Well said...agreed
Your level of testing, your conception of ideas to test and lack of sponshorships makes you the most reliable source of information on this side of youtube and you deserve every level of success. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do.
Thanks! For creating this video. I am very appreciative of your efforts!
You are welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
Man, you are a lifesaver. I need a battery and it’s Sunday , but I needed battery info even faster. Thnx
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Real world results this is all that matters. I love this channel.
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