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YOUR RESEARCHNew battery and a noted increase in driving performance?
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I installed a new battery over the weekend (Interstate MTP-H7...and boy, they aren't the lightest or the easiest to swing into battery compartment of the car but it's a PERFECT fit).
New battery and a noted increase in driving performance?
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So, it automatically adjust more fuel output for a more consistent peddle position....
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Recommend kia optima
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My batter registered at 39 out of the 760 that is recommended for my KIA Optima.
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Replace battery if you
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When changing a battery if you use a 12 volt connection to the lighter will it retain memory in ECU?
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Replace sounds crazy
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I know, the driving feel change sounds crazy but I was just pretty surprised.
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I installed a new battery over the weekend (Interstate MTP-H7...and boy, they aren't the lightest or the easiest to swing into battery compartment of the car but it's a PERFECT fit).
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Guys, this could be the craziest observation. I installed a new battery over the weekend (Interstate MTP-H7...and boy, they aren't the lightest or the easiest to swing into battery compartment of the car but it's a PERFECT fit). Anyway, my old battery was getting up there in years and I thought it wise to proactively replace it...you know, instead of getting stranded on the road somewhere without being able to start the car. I took the car for a drive last night after letting it sit on the trickle charger to top it off and I was amazed. The car just 'seemed' to accelerate more crisply. I'm sure it's all in my mind, but does anyone know if putting a fresh battery in the car can have a positive feedback on driveability? I always thought the batteries were predominantly for starting since the alternator kicks in once the engine is running.
Maybe it's taking a load off of the altenator giving you back 10whp.
How old was your previous battery. I'm asking because I "was" thinking of just waiting to be stranded before purchasing a new one.
Yes the only possibility is the reset as mentioned above (and possibly codes were cleared)...the battery has nothing to do with running performance...otherwise the battery sales folks would be advertising X hp gains with this battery...LOL
The other day at a PCA tech for a DE event someone said "nice Battery". When I got home I went to see what kind of battery was in the GT3 I purchased. I expected an Optima or the like. It is a battery from Wal-Mart !! Is this of concern or OK ? When changing a battery if you use a 12 volt connection to the lighter will it retain memory in ECU?
+1 on that - I've already noted that the engine runs more smoothly on cold start when the battery is freshly topped up.
So I'd say alternator load will have a definite effect on engine performance and perception.
Ad to that the psychological piece, where you're happy to have a new battery - and BINGO!
Edward,
You have accidentally "let the cat out of the bag." Porsche has attempted to guard this secret for many years, but now I think the word is out. Porsches are really battery powered cars, which is why your car feels quicker with the new battery. Yes, these cars do have an engine, but it is in the car only for the sound effects which gives the car the "sports car" sound.
BWT - as long as we are on the subject of debunking myths, there is not a Santa Clause nor is there an Easter Bunny!
Yes, that's exactly what I did and I didn't need to unlock my radio or reprogram the stations. Indeed, to answer a question above, I don't think that the ECU reset because it never really lost power. To answer another question above, the battery has been in the car since I picked it up in Sep/Oct of 2005 so it was at least 4 years old.
I know, the driving feel change sounds crazy but I was just pretty surprised. Maybe it's like the CAI: I just wanted it to feel better.
LOL. I always knew it. It's a shame that Bob isn't here to lament all the times he had to change his RMS and IMS...and of course, his engine fire...which now I realize may have just been the result of using the same batteries as were supplied to Dell and Sony's laptop operations.
as for the alternator.... if its egas, the ecu knows what the load values the alternator creates (or any other load at that). So, it automatically adjust more fuel output for a more consistent peddle position.... (no matter what the ancillary equipment are on/off)...
The extra performance is prob more in your head...
It wasn't really 'performance', per se. It just seemed to run more efficiently. Everything felt smoother. But yeah, likely in my head. It's why I posted...just to see if anyone else had experienced this. I can already envision half of rennlist replacing their batteries this weekend. LOL.
i am sure the wal-mart and oem battery roll off the same line. It does look odd to have a wal-mart battery in the cubby hole, but it should do the same thing
yes yes yes . So much so that I turned to the internet to research this. My batter registered at 39 out of the 760 that is recommended for my KIA Optima. The car accelerates so much faster and smoother noticeable difference.
