[forebubba]

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?

Got mine from o reiley in wildwood couple of months ago. Paid $110 out the door. They match prices. 2 year warranty

[DAVES]

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?

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.

[spieka1912]

Group 34 battery
660CCA will do the job for at least 2017 & up. (Gas)

[butlerism]

If you want to get daring.
Buy a handheld multimeter to check battery voltage periodically.

Take two measurements.
First, with the engine off, system on - read the voltage ( this is nominal battery voltage)
Second, with cart running - read the voltage.
Engine on voltage should be on average 1.5 to 2 volts higher than engine off voltage.

If the voltages are not different by that amount, you need new Alternator (generator)

This coming from an Electrical Engineer

[OhioBuckeye]

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?

Don’t know how long cart batteries last but when I traded in my 2012 Yamaha cart in 2018, I still had the original battery in it 5 yrs. later & with 26,000 miles on it. 2 yrs. doesn’t sound very long. I would think think they would last 4 yrs.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by butlerism

If you want to get daring.
Buy a handheld multimeter to check battery voltage periodically.

Take two measurements.
First, with the engine off, system on - read the voltage ( this is nominal battery voltage)
Second, with cart running - read the voltage.
Engine on voltage should be on average 1.5 to 2 volts higher than engine off voltage.

If the voltages are not different by that amount, you need new Alternator (generator)

This coming from an Electrical Engineer

Many products to check battery for let’s say less knowledgeable.

Amazon.com


One of many, some cheaper, some more elaborate at higher cost.

[stebooo]

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?

I've had several different carts and batteries. Never had a new battery and never had to replace. The must be another problem draining the battery. Is it sitting for months in your garage without being driven? Is there something else draining it.? Hmmmm

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by forebubba

Got mine from o reiley in wildwood couple of months ago. Paid $110 out the door. They match prices. 2 year warranty

Yes 2 yr. warranty but 2 yrs. pro rated!

[Graspher]

I’m impressed by those getting 3+ years on the cart batteries.

My charging system is Aces. But I am thinking about the battery tender path - I put 4,000 miles on it since purchase in mid 19 - but have slowed a bit now.

The tender will take care of it while I’m busy with never ending house projects!!

Love getting around by cart - one of the minor reasons why I secured a Lilly pad here in the bubble.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Graspher

I’m impressed by those getting 3+ years on the cart batteries.

My charging system is Aces. But I am thinking about the battery tender path - I put 4,000 miles on it since purchase in mid 19 - but have slowed a bit now.

The tender will take care of it while I’m busy with never ending house projects!!

Love getting around by cart - one of the minor reasons why I secured a Lilly pad here in the bubble.

Is a tender necessary? I have never used a tender for a car battery even though I might not drive the car for a month at a time. Our cart sat for six months while we were away with the battery disconnected and ran fine when we got back.