RIGHT ON! It's spending hundreds to save 3 bucks.. if you're lucky.Is there any reason to keep the Aux Battery ? Is there really any ESS benefit to keeping this dual battery Parasitic Set Up ? Why not eliminate the expense and hassle by eliminating, or at least disconnecting that Aux Battery per the excellent information on this Forum ?
Any fuel saving would seem to be far outweighed by the expense of that Aux battery.
You might want to keep the dual-battery setup for no other reason that to make the dealer happy and keep the warranty valid.Is there any reason to keep the Aux Battery ? Is there really any ESS benefit to keeping this dual battery Parasitic Set Up ? Why not eliminate the expense and hassle by eliminating, or at least disconnecting that Aux Battery per the excellent information on this Forum ?
Any fuel saving would seem to be far outweighed by the expense of that Aux battery.
If you want to save money, and potential issues related to the aux battery, here is another good read. With Pictures.Looks like it is time to replace my Aux Battery. Looking to see who's had it done, at what mileage, and where did you buy it or get it done?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Had mine replaced under warranty. Following as I'm sure it will need replacement next year.Looks like it is time to replace my Aux Battery. Looking to see who's had it done, at what mileage, and where did you buy it or get it done?
Thanks in advance for the help!
I'm not sure where you got that idea, but the auxiliary battery has a 1 year warranty regardless of who installs it.At 4.5yrs and 43k miles I replaced both.
Considered the Mopar AUX battery then found out that the 3yr warranty on it only applied to dealer installed.