Need New Battery......................

[rp930]

Yes, mine is the Deltran Battery Tender Plus.

That charger is meant for motorcycles, etc. Not adequate for car batteries. Look into a CTEK. MXS 5.0 which is the same as the Ford one.

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[rp930]

Looking for advice on the best replacement battery for a 2020 Shelby GT 500 with a dead battery. Considering options such as the Optima RedTop or Odyssey PC680, but it's important to ensure compatibility with the vehicle's specifications and electrical system. Seeking input from fellow Shelby owners and consulting owner manual or mechanic.

Optima batteries aren’t what they used to be. Hard pass on that one.

 

[ChuckXX]

That charger is meant for motorcycles, etc. Not adequate for car batteries. Look into a CTEK. MXS 5.0 which is the same as the Ford one.

I "fully confess" I know nothing about battery chargers or tender plus. When you say CTEK & then go onto say MXS 5.0 is that 2 different chargers or just one with the model number behind it??? I definitely will be buying a new one. I'm now waiting for a call back from my Ford Dealer regarding the battery as its actually still under "full warranty". My warranty runs out in July of 2023.

 

[Skye]

That charger is meant for motorcycles, etc. Not adequate for car batteries. Look into a CTEK. MXS 5.0 which is the same as the Ford one.

"charge to your motorcycle, ATV, UTV, personal watercraft, or scooter ".

Agreed. Migrate from the Battery Tender Plus to the CTEK referenced above or something else specifically dedicated to maintain an automotive battery.

 

[ChuckXX]

"charge to your motorcycle, ATV, UTV, personal watercraft, or scooter ".

Agreed. Migrate from the Battery Tender Plus to the CTEK referenced above or something else specifically dedicated to maintain an automotive battery.

Its too bad that my Deltran battery tender plus doesn't put that on the packaging. Something like this: "NOT MEANT FOR CAR BATTERYS!!!!!!!". lol I HAD NO CLUE. THANK YOU for the great info.

 

[Skye]

https://smartercharger.com/products/ctek-mxs-5-0

This is the one highlighted above.

The attached provides insight as to how the work, versus a traditional charger.

 

[rp930]

I "fully confess" I know nothing about battery chargers or tender plus. When you say CTEK & then go onto say MXS 5.0 is that 2 different chargers or just one with the model number behind it??? I definitely will be buying a new one. I'm now waiting for a call back from my Ford Dealer regarding the battery as its actually still under "full warranty". My warranty runs out in July of 2023.

MXS 5.0 is a CTEK charger. Ford sells the same one only with Ford stickers on it. Got mine using Ford points.

 

[Skye]

THANK YOU for the great info.

@rp930 was familiar with that line and provided the insight.

 

[Rapid Red]

Optima batteries aren’t what they used to be. Hard pass on that one.

That is really being kind, for a fact too kind.

 

[ChuckXX]

MXS 5.0 is a CTEK charger. Ford sells the same one only with Ford stickers on it. Got mine using Ford points.

I just now placed the order on Amazon for the CTEK 40-206 MXS 5.0 BATTERY CHARGER. I have a question for you it says it has "different modes". What mode would you use when I store my car for the winter and it doesn't get driven or started for almost 4 months at a time???

 

[rp930]

I just now placed the order on Amazon for the CTEK 40-206 MXS 5.0 BATTERY CHARGER. I have a question for you it says it has "different modes". What mode would you use when I store my car for the winter and it doesn't get driven or started for almost 4 months at a time???

Normal mode. Connect the positive to the battery, negative to a body ground that way the battery management system won’t be affected. Then plug it in and forget it. It will default to normal mode when you plug it in.

Mine stays on from November to mid April usually.

 

[ChuckXX]

Normal mode. Connect the positive to the battery, negative to a body ground that way the battery management system won’t be affected. Then plug it in and forget it. It will default to normal mode when you plug it in.

Mine stays on from November to mid April usually.

Hmmmm--So I don't connect the black (negative) to the negative post on the battery?????

 

[Cory S]

Its too bad that my Deltran battery tender plus doesn't put that on the packaging. Something like this: "NOT MEANT FOR CAR BATTERYS!!!!!!!". lol I HAD NO CLUE. THANK YOU for the great info.

It doesn’t matter what type of motor vehicle it is as long as it’s a 12V system. Holy hell….people have zero clue about simple battery charging circuitry.

You can install a “CAR” battery in a motorcycle if you want and vise Versa. The only difference in choosing a 12V charger, is how many amps you need to supply based on how big of battery capacity you’re connecting it to, and how long it’s going to sit for. That is all.

 

[rp930]

Hmmmm--So I don't connect the black (negative) to the negative post on the battery?????

No you do not.

 

[Joe Mac]

It doesn’t matter what type of motor vehicle it is as long as it’s a 12V system. Holy hell….people have zero clue about simple battery charging circuitry.

You can install a “CAR” battery in a motorcycle if you want and vise Versa. The only difference in choosing a 12V charger, is how many amps you need to supply based on how big of battery capacity you’re connecting it to, and how long it’s going to sit for. That is all.

Had the same problem with my 2020 Gt 350 dealership replaced it under warranty with the GT Mustang battery.

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