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Originally Posted by Graspher
Bought my gas Yamaha from Carts and Clubs mid 2019.
Battery is no longer holding a charge.
This will be my first cart battery replacement.
I understand that 12V batteries don’t have the longest life span in our zone.
That said - is one brand of 12v cart battery better than another....like Interstate vs X...or is that it simply doesn’t matter?
Is the bottom line just get the cheapest battery and know you’ll need another in 2 +\- years?
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Re: battery in a gas golf cart
We have a Yamaha the original battery lasted about four years. They are hard on batteries as you are constantly starting the cart. The cart shuts off every time you stop-it does not idle. When, you then step on the gas sort of like a hybrid car you are driving on the starter till the engine starts. Ours did not fail. I knew it was getting long in the tooth because I could see the headlights dim considerably before the generator (alternator/starter) kick in.
Re: best brand
I would research on the internet. You will find far more reviews than Villagers. Sounds like you plan on putting it in yourself. You want to be sure to clean the terminals and properly clamp the battery.
Re: not holding a charge.
You want to check for leaking current. A dirty battery will allow a flow of current across the terminals. Accessories may be drawing current-etc.