Battery recommendations?

[Zathras]

For those who have used AGM batteries, don't you have to change the battery management settings in FORSCAN?

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[JTM88]

I've used Costco interstate batteries for my cars and have had 0 issues. Plus the price is great.

 

[m3incorp]

Right after replacing the battery, I went to the dealership to get an oil change and had them do the Battery Management Reset at the same time.

For those who have used AGM batteries, don't you have to change the battery management settings in FORSCAN?

 

[agmattocks]

For those who have used AGM batteries, don't you have to change the battery management settings in FORSCAN?

Easy to do yourself:
To reset your Mustang's Battery Management System (BMS) after a battery change, perform this quick manual sequence:
Turn the ignition to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Within 10 seconds, pull and release the high beam headlights 5 times, then press and release the brake pedal 3 times. The battery light will flash to confirm the reset.


https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/bms-reset-no-tools-required.151602/

 

[ORRadtech]

For those who have used AGM batteries, don't you have to change the battery management settings in FORSCAN?

You probably should since an AGM battery is more sensitive to overcharging. I'd think it would work without changing parameters but might affect battery life. Sorry, I can't help with the actual changes that need to be made.

Easy to do yourself:
To reset your Mustang's Battery Management System (BMS) after a battery change, perform this quick manual sequence:
Turn the ignition to the "ON" position without starting the engine. Within 10 seconds, pull and release the high beam headlights 5 times, then press and release the brake pedal 3 times. The battery light will flash to confirm the reset.


https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/bms-reset-no-tools-required.151602/

All true. But that just tells the car BMS that it has a new battery. Not that the battery chemistry changed. For optimal battery charging and life the BMS operating parameters should be tailored for the battery chemistry. Since our cars came with a flooded battery that's what the BMS is programed for.

 

[tom_sprecher]

Sam's or Costco have good batteries at unbeatable prices. Christ I sound like a commercial.

 

[m3incorp]

I followed up by asking the guy at my local Costco how many battery warranty returns they normally get. He stated he only knew of two returns this year, and both were near the end of the warranty return period. I guess that is the other end of the spectrum.

Interstate is the worst of the worst and you spend more time warranty replacing them then having it installed. 6-12 month batteries if your lucky. All local shops have stopped carrying them because of how bad they are. Talking 100s warrantied per month per shop for the semi large shops

 

[horsepower addiction]

I had a red top laying around so I used it. Been in there for about 4years now. No forscan changes just a bms reset

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