Thanks to everyone who requested this one. I've had a lot of questions regarding which battery tested I used. It's a Foxwell BT-705, which I purchased. Here's the link. Thanks again, Todd amzn.to/34lBPVF
Bought a everstart Walmart batt 1.5 yrs ago because the last one lasted an incredible 7.5 yrs! However, after recieving 3 duds in a row, being disabled, i went to Autozone & got a good one this time.
Agree 100% - when I can’t sleep at night I’m watching Project Farm - lol lol !!! I’ve also had requests to see the videos in my shop’s engine rebuild room
@@ProjectFarm Man you know what's really silly? Manufactures have known since at least 2015 how to extend the life cycle of lead acid batteries by 150% to 250% with just a tiny bit .5% to 1% of cheap graphene yet they haven't done it yet. I believe some manufacturers in Australia did sell batteries with this modification and charged like double lol. Talk about a scam. It should be a crime against humanity that these big manufacturers control the market like this. Proof: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2015/ra/c5ra11114e For even better more recent studies with 250% better etc just google lead acid battery and graphene. Great content as always!
This channel is something else. None like it in TH-cam. 99% of TH-cam is out here pushing ads for sponsorships they don't even believe in. Keep up the great work
Thank you for having integrity and character to turn down sponsorship, very accurate and real scenarios are answered in your videos. They also help consumers greatly if we feel confused. thanks again homie
One of your best videos. I replaced my wife's battery with an Everstart recently and it was just reassuring to know that my man PF, gave it the thumbs up.
I just bought the same battery for my wife’s car. Also, I’ve had an Everestart in my tractor for 8+(possibly 10, just can’t remember what year I bought it) years and it still fires up every time.
Good luck if you need to return in! Will NEVER go back to Walmart after being walked out the door after trying to return this POS everstart. They would NOT take it back! Advance replaced my 1 year old AGM without even testing the old one in less than 10 minutes!!!
Agreed, I've been a automotive technician for over 30 years and this guy is in one of the best on TH-cam. He breaks it down correctly for everyone. Much respect.
@@ProjectFarm I know this is a couple years old,and a VERY good VID. I REALLY liked your recent review of the LTT Screwdriver! I knew you just couldn't wait to get your hands on it! I'm a loyal fan of BOTH your channels !!! I'll be digging through your archive for any EXIDE comparisons,hoping to find some. After i hate Interstate,I'm brand loyal to Exide.😎 Keep up the good work my man,as a retired EE,you do GREAT!!
Need more guys like this in all fields of products we buy. Because alot of ppl get fooled by slick marketing and stunts. Do your research and save your hard earned money
Reading this kind of comments, and remembering that there exist individuals like PF, that simply will never be bought, because a great purpose is more important than money, is really touching actually. Of course we are lucky that there are individuals that do great (or at least good) financially already, because otherwise it's quite easy for corporations/companies to, literally, buy people... So I wish to PF and all his family, and to ourselves, stay healthy.
Thanks! As an engineer and drag racer I really appreciate the effort and testing regimes that are truly scientific and not just opinions like most other videos I see. Objectivity is key. Thank You for all you do. A Suggested test would be DC to AC Converters in the 2000 to 3000 watt range which most would put in their car trailers or RV's and are in the $150 to $400 range in price. Thanks ! Tom
400.00 will get you a quality 1,000 watt inverter . A quality 3,000 watt inverter is going to be in the 1500.00 range . Victron is the name worth the money .
@@ProjectFarm I drive 1,000 kilometers a year and bought a new Everstart battery. The whole time some CAA thing for mileage is connected to the OBD2 port to save a thousand dollars a year on insurance and I drive an average of one third of a mile per trip, I bought the battery exactly 2 years ago and now I finally had to put it on a charger. The Motomaster Eliminator charger reads 30 percent when I first connected it at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Honda CRV so the Everstart works well doing very short trips and I have a connected car alarm the entire 2 years. Paid $136.97 plus tax in Ontario, Canada at the time 2 years ago. I installed it myself and hoisted the battery using only one hand.
"I say no to every single sponsor opportunity." That's why I trust his reviews, every other TH-cam channel is saturated with hidden sponsors, and biased/uneducated reviews. We appreciate you!
"I say no to every single sponsorship opportunity" - You are amazing my friend. Please keep doing what you're doing. I wish there were more people like you in the world.
Here in Australia I have just come across this channel. It is excellent!! The constantly innovative ways to test product never ceases to amaze me. Great public service done well. Cheers.
There are some outstanding reviewers on TH-cam. But, in my opinion, you have the most well thought out and informative product reviews. The detail and effort that you put into these videos is second to none. Thank you sir!
Sorry PF, the real battery testing is a real world atmosphere. Interstate batteries are very good in real world conditions. Walmart batteries are not worth it. Napa gold went bad for me in 2 years. You need to remember that dust on the batteries will drain it. Keep your batteries clean. I actually put 1” styrofoam underneath my 4 AGM batteries in my Peterbilt and now up to 4 years on them. Plus they power my refrigerator. Vibration can be a killer on batteries and the heat is harder on them than the cold for longevity. I run Duracell on my wheel horse rider and my Allis Chalmers CA tractor with very good results so far.
I'm a retired EE with 45 years professional experience. Excellent analysis and I especially appreciate the graphs. Since battery sources are fluid, it may be time to refresh this topic.
Just had to get one today, and yeah...$300. No way I was paying that, nor was I paying the over $200 for some. I live in Texas, and no matter the battery, it seems they all last 3 years due to the heat. So- went with the usual EverStart Maxx at $120
Great guy who's looking out for the interest of his viewers, Not big business! I applaud this guy for all of his hard work. These tests are expensive and very time consuming. Keep these great videos coming. THANK YOU!
Yes it can be costly thumbs up thanks for the information. Batteries are very costly . Will POWs or something along that line his vids pop up that you want to jump in th o the rabbit hole it gets deep. An confusing
In the old days kids we had to be lucky enough to A: live in vicinity of a guy this smart and B: be lucky enough to cross paths with them to be able to gain the knowledge from him. Thanks for your service to mankind.
@@kevinerhartjr.273 Seriously? Even if you know all of the listed ratings on all commercially available batteries, which you don't, there's almost a guarantee that the listed ratings on most batteries aren't correct in any given situation. Also, I went to high school and I know a lot of people that went to high school. I've never heard of an automotive battery class in high school, not even in shop class so I know you didn't learn any of this in school.
@@kevinerhartjr.273 Ya, we all did. The concept of electricity. This guy is testing specific batteries and the claims that their manufacturers make about the specifications of them. That's what the op was talking about. You're kinda slow, huh?
@@bentnickel7487 then tell other people on TH-cam when you see their comments on videos which would also enjoy this content. I do it all the time, including 5 seconds ago in my last comment. This time it wasn't for PF, but there are other greats of course.
PF may not have 1mm subscribers but have you looked at how many people are viewing the videos? 320K views in 1 day isn't bad. I think a lot of people see the videos even if not subscribed. It is an excellent channel and I understand where you are coming from.
I can't even begin to describe how much your videos and your channel means to me. Please keep doing what you're doing! I love watching your videos for referencing something specific and also just playing them back to back as I fall asleep at night. Such good information and seriously good integrity.
I personally want to say thank you for everything your doing and not selling out like everybody else. You keep it real and actually have very scientific ways of hard testing items that us hard working americans use on a daily basis but dont necessarily have the means to get the name brand on everything. So I'm sure I say this for everybody when I say thank you for being true and genuine.
This TH-cam channel is the consumer reports for free on anything that is tested. I cant buy anything pricy without checking to see if the reviews by project farm are available. Really nicely done.... Succinct, complete, unbiased etc. Just a superlative channel.
I've watched this show over the years. . . As time goes on, this "show" continues making great videos by investing in better equipment/gear. Great job Project Farm!
I’m always impressed with the content Project Farm produces and his integrity; consistent, rigorous, useful tests on products we all use. Its a gift to us all’
I was stranded out of town during a family emergency when I bought an Everstart at Walmart, expecting it to last until I could get a better battery. 6 years later it is still going strong.
Time to load test your battery,( this is cheap & will tell you if its time to replace it).. I used to be in the repair business & it's a false savings after a battery with low voltage shortens or even destroys your alternator or starter . It's much the same as putting an electric lawn mower at the end of a long skinny underrated extension cord .The motor struggles under low voltage & gets too hot..Ditto with the car starter, & the alternator will charge all the time trying to bring the voltage up to where sensitive computer controls can function properly.
Walmart's batteries are made by Johnson Controls. They're good. Exide and JC are the biggest manufacturers and they pretty much make up the entire market for lead-acid.
This morning the wífe called me just after she left for work, told me she thinks her car battery seems like it's getting weak. So the first thing I thought of was watching this video months and months ago. Came right back to view it probably for the 3rs time now. Man thank you so much for the content you put out. It is truly priceless in so many ways.
@@virtuosowins I did go with the Walmart Everstart for the first time. I usually would try to source an Interstate but I did the Walmart this time for 2 reasons. 1. For the price and results of this videos test and the fact that everyone has a Walmart in there back yard. 2. Because the batteries I feel get sold often at Walmart I think they get a continuous fresh supply. Batteries that sit and don't sell will age and you won't get the full life span of cells inside.
@@Washman-jw3hl Sound rationale and decision making, way to go - Happy for you. As for me, I have no one do these tests in India for the car batteries we have here but in general we drive less per day so I think my own battery will last for a while.
The ONLY guy who really compare batteries in a scientific way!!! No BS, just the real deal! Everyone else: "I like xyz, I feel like this is a good battery" 🤦
Imagine ProjectFarm asking you: "You want something from the fridge? We have over 12 kinds motor oil, diesel fuel with additives, Jump start kits, car batteries"
I got 2 very long scam advertisements, one trying to sell a book to revive any kind of dead battery and another for an overpriced bluetooth obd2 reader. Found your comment and wrote this on my phone before they were over
@@MGXsport I don't think so. I don't think he abused these batteries at all. A new customer of these batteries would do just great. All the same, it wouldn't feel right, but I think the batteries would be fine. He never started engines with them. Now that would be harsh. Also, deep drains damage batteries. He never did that. Did you know that there is a small break in for batteries before they fully perform? If he stressed them more they'd show up with even MORE cold cranking amps on their tests. At least that's how my preferred battery brands behave. I don't know who makes batteries for GM for example, but after pushing them on a car with more issues than just the bad battery they have had, I've seen them turn out with an extra 200 cold cranking AMPS after 2 weeks of use from a customer.
@@roccit As a TH-camr who's experienced 1/165th of PF's success... I'd have to say most TH-camrs wouldn't sell out. Who they are and who they are to their audience is too important and took too much to achieve. Now in numbers 1/165th of the success...the friends and the meaning of my friends who watch far out-weigh this of course. Most TH-camrs with his success would have "sold out" from possibly your point of view, but not from mine. I have plenty of acquaintances in TH-camrs online who have had sponsors over the years while still chiefly running their "own content" and I've found them to stay upstanding despite doing what I suspect you are calling "selling out". True sell outs...they can't keep making videos. It destroys them. Many have spoken about it with the top "How-to TH-cam", experts in whom I appreciate like Tim Schmoyer and Roberto Blake. Want to learn how to make a successful business and include broad sources of income? You can't just rely on AdSense, but PF has a loyal following who also pays him on Patreon to follow their input and not big corporations, so at least he's not on AdSense alone.
I've been a subscriber to this channel for a long time. My car needs a new battery and I knew exactly where I was going to check to see the best bang for the buck. Thanks for taking the time to do these 👍
I had an everstart last 3 days on me and the replacement lasted about a month. It actually saddens me to find out half the batteries on here are all made in the same factory. I had a die hard gold last 15 years never went dead for those 10 years until one cold winter.
just FYI you can make them last well beyond that by doing desulfation process. look it up. desulfate every 2 years too for maintenance. "sweet project cars battery rejuvenation method" you cant condition/desulfate AGMs tho so they're inferior to me.
Best battery I ever had was a VW (Autobhan) battery in my 03 Golf, the battery, lasted 9 years. Coldest start in that 9 years was -42F (Canada) Never had a battery since that lasted as long. most i get now is 4 to 5 years.
my dads battery shit the bed and i told him what he needed and he said "what, you've been working in an autobody shop for 2 weeks and now you know everything?" and i responded with "no my best friend project farm has taught me a lot" thank you personally for making me seem smart i love you with all my heart
3 years later and they are even more... Just wanted to Thank You, I watched the video and found Walmart had the battery for 80 bucks total. Love your channel
But then again that’s his job. Some people spend 35hrs a week working on some bullshit to make other people rich. So what is spending 35hrs for all this? If he makes almost 1mil views = 1k euro lets say. So for a full week worth of work. That’s worth the effort. And especially as he’s his own boss. So i mean...yes takes tome but that’s his job haha
@@billspencerjr8636 well there's no affiliate links and I doubt a company would sponsor a video their product comes in last and sponsorship has to be disclosed. If he makes anything outside of TH-cam, patrons and merch I can't imagine how.
Your level of testing, your conception of ideas to test and lack of sponshorships makes you the most reliable source of information on this side of youtube and you deserve every level of success. Keep up the great work.
All the different brand names are bullshit. There are only a handful of lead acid battery manufacturers left in North America and one manufacturer might make same battery for 4 or 5 different brands. Only thing different is sticker on it.
I recently discovered your channel on TH-cam, as an engineer I really appreciate the amount of scientific detail you put into analyzing and comparing similar devices. You are a engineer's goto beyond what Consumers Report reviews, keep up the great work 👍
What I love about this channel and this gentlemans efforts is that it holds companies accountable for their marketing claims which are often highly embellished. Sharing the cost between the products and the companies that sell them is also highly valuable. Like most fiscally responsible people, I price shop both cost and quality before pulling the trigger on a purchase. Unless you're part of the 1%, saving $40 dollars for the same battery simply feels good and responsible. :) Another thank you sir for your efforts in providing this valuable information. P.S., you may consider a body guard before a big corporation puts a hit on you! HA! LOL
Would love to see this test performed again since there are many more battery options and battery pricing has increased significantly. Thank you PF for your incredibly detailed reviews. The work you put into your videos is on another level.
Dakota Lithium should be in the running. In fact, you should test a host of marine materials. Like, Lithium vs AGM vs Lead-Acid, fishing line, and trolling motors.
Very good again! Lately I've been having good luck with AAA batteries, the convenience of them coming out to help you at a bad time, test your system is priceless
Thank you for educating your viewers as to the manufacturer of the battery. There are only a handful of manufacturers, but sold under numerous names. In my 35+ years in the HD Truck industry, East Penn (Deka) batteries were the best sold. Very very few issues. Also, if the vehicle has multiple batteries, all should be replaced. Vibration and heat is the death of batteries.
worked for Johnson Controls years ago. Although I didnt work for the battery division, I did ocassionally work at one of their battery mfg locations. It was funny watching all of those different batteries head down the line and get a different sticker! I asked an engineer there if there really was a difference and he said only the sears Die Hard Gold had a slightly stronger acid installed. Other than that they were all the same. That was some time ago though.
@@lesstech74 yes years ago I had several Die Hard batteries in different vehicles and the only Die Hard battery that was any good was the Die Hard Gold.
@@lesstech74 and Bennyhanna1976, which plants, my father worked for JCI for 30 years even before the Canby Oregon plant was JCI it was Globe Union. My father was head of maintenance at the Canby plant when he passed away in 2012. Eric Bergquist. In the early days, he told me to never use an Optima as their failure rate was horrid, something like a 20% failure rate in the 1st year and nearly 40% after 3 years. I hear they are much better now. I run Interstate in my cars and probably will for the rest of my life. JCI is probably the only supplier of batteries I will ever run.
@@lesstech74 knew a guy who worked at a reman place (starters & alternators) he said the same thing ,different stickers the HD alternators got a gold colored pulley
I bought a Walmart budget battery for 49.95. It's still goin strong here in the craptastic weather of New Jersey. It's now 6 yr old goin on 7. Best 50 bux I've spent in a while . The battery is blue on the label. Great videos bud as always. Stay safe and have a great holiday
@@big800wildcat I'm not positive but I do think wm remans those budget batteries. I did have excellent luck with mine but friends had some bad results. But I do believe also that if whatever the battery was put in needs to be running pretty tip top shape as to not crank too much just to start daily .most batteries don't like to be worked real hard like being drained very much especially cheap batteries. Most of my experience over 35 yrs has brought me to this evaluation of this . And if you drain a battery dead then for instance charge it at say 10 amp for only long enough to start your car than that will damage the battery. If you drain the battery, charge it at 2 amp for 8 to 10 hours .that should replace the ampacity so it will hold a solid charge . I've had very good luck charging low and slow rather than boiling the battery at 10 or more amps .
Not only do you have the normal work every content creator has with editing and filming but you actually put way more work into the content.... In the sense that... You actually put in a ton of real work. Not to mention everything is geared to help all of us out and not just mindless entertainment. You and Chrisfix have the best content and work ethic out there. Props to project farmer!
I can't help but say to myself after every one of your videos "this man is full of integrity". Your content is the most useful and unbiased that I find on TH-cam. How do the batteries compare in corrosion?
Forget the batteries... I want to know what kind of freezer that is! I love the separate compartments!! LOL, OK, I did come here for the battery testing. As others have said, I just can't imagine how many hours and days are spent to produce a 12:36 video. My hat's off to you sir.
Wow brother that was a mouthful!!! Tons of work just to do this!!! My head was spinning tryin to keep up!!! I love how thorough you always are!!! Keep up the good work and I'll keep on watching and liking the videos!!!
Ditto, but good info. If you live in the midwest or cold region, the best thing to do is get the largest CCA battery possible for your car - it will last the longest with proper cleaning and maintenance.
Ditto, that doesn’t just go for the northern mid west, but in a lot of the northern areas, however I also believe in getting a 60-72 month batteries, discharge them and replace 1-2 years before their projected time has elapsed, and just pay the prorated amount. This way, I hopefully never get stranded with a dead battery, and because I cycle my batteries every 2 years from car/truck, to jump pack setup/ hillbilly welder to return to store. This way I always have a fresh battery in the vehicle, a backup battery at home or in truck, and a pro rated core for return! It sucks when you spend $20,000 for a new car, and they put a two year battery in at the factory, I would understand and except this for a used car dealership, but not a company that wants a return customer to buy their products, and when the dealership you bought your brand new car from will only replace the battery with the exact direct replacement, not allowing you to step up to a 5-6 year battery. This practice is only going to make people think before using the manufacturer’s shops!
@@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869I agree. OEM tires and batteries just do not last. On my wifes '14 Subaru Forestor, I only got 25K miles and the battery only lasted two years and died into the third winter.
Robert Weber that is because they use the shortest life span of products to ensure that you come in for service more often, have you noticed that Midas no longer sells a lifetime warranty on exhaust systems, or if they do it is only for their most expensive systems including mufflers, Sears use to have a lifetime warranty on their “Diehard batteries”, Craftsman tools has done away with the lifetime warranty, and will replace parts of the tools, but if the tool has any moving parts, it is not covered beyond 90 days! This is because they lost too much money by honoring their warranties, instead of selling new tools, and that what was at one time made with craftsmanship in the U.S.A. Has now been farmed out to China, or other foreign countries that do not have the same metal compounds or dedication to quality that we do, and the fact that we aren’t willing to pay the price of quality unless we use it to make our living with it, and even then it may come from a foreign country! Our government is not the only ones selling us crap, they just allow the sales of our jobs to other countries, it has been going on long before President Carter, and will continue until the world has an equal economy as a beginning!
I always use the Walmart Battery. Main reason it that there is almost always a Walmart anywhere I travel in case of a warranty issue. Years ago I had a battery die that was under warranty but there wasn’t any dealer where I was so I ended up paying for another battery. Nice to see it was a top performer.
Unfortunately, Wal-Mart has shown they cannot be trusted to be there when needed. They closed down their auto service centers during the COVID debacle even though auto repair is an essential service that was not subject to any restrictions (certainly not in my state, where there were very few restrictions by mandate). Every other repair facility I know of remained open, including chain and independent. Wal-Mart made themselves completely unavailable for weeks on end, by choice, when people needed them.
@@tid418 i think considering that auto service is not walmart's main function, it made sense to scale down unnecessary services during the height of the pandemic.
Man, I remember when a premium 3 year replacement battery was about $50-60 depending on the size. It's insane that now most premium batteries are wayyy over $100 and a good portion of them from AutoZone/Advance Auto Parts are over $200. That's not including the AGM batteries. They are $300 or more now...
Auto zone batteries and the rest are Hype. Even Interstate you Gotta watch who your buying it from. With the current administration taking a hatchet to the USA, I found great reliability for the Walmart Ever start battery and just replace it with a free one every 6-8 months because that's about how long they last. If they burn a cell, they replace free for 1 yr of purchase .Cars are junk too these newer ones. CVT transmission's, etc... Just buy a 2016 Toyota and stay away from kia and their inferior metal they use on their crankshaft. If you see green on the posts, you can sand them down and seal them with metal bond or Jb weld at the post seal where the connect and the gasses don't release and the batteries will last forever.
If you notice, the everstart has a 5yr warranty. The current pics on Walmart show them with a 3yr warranty! Granted those are pics, not the actual product. But I'm assuming they're up to date since the warranty period dropped... Just like everything else rising/decreasing to the benefit of companies.
@@meme5887The 3 year warranty is the free replacement period. No battery, with the exception of the platinum AGM batteries, has a free replacement period longer than 3 years. Depending on what quality level EverStart battery you are buying that 5 year warranty was for anywhere from 4 to 2 years of pro-rated warranty. Not a free replacement period.
Man I love your channel, whenever I need to know something at the store for my car in a breakdown I run directly to your channel and have the information Cheers and keep on going!
I think you and your reviews are great! Best I have seen on TH-cam and you should be commended on being sponsor free. I trust you and your reviews more than any of the others with many, many THANKS!
I have used WalMart Ever Start batteries for several years and have had great success with them and like this video showed they are the least expensive as well
I call them "Neverstarts". I work at walmart part time. I was giving the service manager a hard time about the terrible batteries...he said they don't use Johnson controls anymore and they are now better.
It's more likely your driving habits that dictate battery performance. True that Quality can sometimes be an issue but short journeys and low revs is the biggest reason for sulphation and failure.
@@JG_Fit the failures I've had has all been because of my delayed interior lights. I used to accidentally leave them turned on thinking it's just the delay. After you run any battery flat dead it does a lot of damage.
Thanks for doing this video! I've always been happy with Everstart batteries in all our vehicles. Yours is by far the best independent testing channel on TH-cam! Keep up the excellent work!
Lionel here in Central California. Thank you Sir for another great video. First, just because a battery is made at the same plant, doesn’t mean it’s the same. They can be, but some are made to certain specifications for the distributor. Years back a friend of mine had her Harley at a friends house and he was moving and needed me to take it to her place as she hadn’t got her M/C license yet. He had left a 12 volt battery in the garage. Since he wasn’t coming back I took it home and trickle charged it leaving it on the floor. A few years later I went to start my 2002 GMC V6 pickup and the battery was dead. I grabbed the Walmart battery which was smaller than the group 60 that was in the truck. I ran it for years and when it died I checked the date. To my surprise it was 10 years old. Guess were I went for a battery. Since it was free for the install I had them do it but had them test it and the tech said I had the wrong size. I told him I knew and he told me again when the new battery came out. I smiled and said I know as I bought the first battery in about 12 years. Plus AGM batteries never need water. Just saying…
@@ProjectFarm yep, do the deep cycle battery comparison. also if possible do a comparison video between solar panels. it might be expensive but pretty please do it
Thanks for your good work. And commitment to excellence. Back in the 70s I lived by Lake in the Woods. ( minnesota ) The fashionable way of thinking, there, was to used a deep cycle marine battery for your car. I don't know if the batteries are still made the same way now. But at that time the deep cycle batteries used solid plates, and that is why thy could be deep cycled. The automotive batteries had a non conductive foam core, with a plating of metal. And that is why thy do not like to be deep cycled. Oh,,, and at that time, the deep cycle marine batteries, were about 30 % cheaper. Thanks for sharing your videos.
oreilly deep cycle batteries are awesome for the money i took the 6 6 volt batteries out of my golfcart and put 3 12 volt oreilly deep cycles in 3 years ago still going strong mind you a golf cart load is extremely hard on those batteries they are not designed for that kind of application but at the time 300 dollars was far cheaper then 800 and hell glad i did it. mind you the cart will last all weekend of constant use it dont last as long as it did with the correct batteries but hey it gets us all weekend long and you can charge it overnight so i cant complain on the whole switch all though i did have to buy 3 cheap batterie tenders but still cheaper then 800 in batteries.
I've used the optima for years without any issues. Really great if you have an aftermarket stereo and, I'm a big fan of the top posts being free when you have to give someone a jump! Thanks for another great video!
Honestly, this has been the most useful video you have ever done, IMO. Walmart is best for motor oils and now batteries too. Who would have believed that?
@TheCheesePlease Lol no. Take a look at the video this gentleman did on oils. I'm not saying I'd use Walmart oil, but it definitely isn't the worst stuff out there.
A very detailed analysis of car batteries and with November just around the corner, the information will be appreciated and no doubt used by many users. Thank-you for your hours of work and sharing your results with us. Zee Ottawa, Ontario Canada
I enjoyed this comparison vid. I used to sell batteries for Walmart in the early 90's. At that time they were made by B&G Technologies. I received more in returns than I sold, and I told everyone this so they would avoid purchasing a battery from Walmart. Nice to see Walmart corrected the problem.
FYI, since Clarios bought out Johnson Controls (JCI) they have significantly cheapened the batteries. I used to prefer JCI batteries but the last 10 or so I have purchased since the 2019 takeover have been almost universally disappointing with some of them coming in at under 50% of rated capacity and performance! A heads up to anyone relying on this video for up-to-date information.
So what battery specifically from JCI performed at 50% of it's rating? That sounds scary AF. Also I don't mean to pry into your business but I'm curious as to what made you buy 10 JCI batteries in the last 3 years
Love the Videos! Would love to see a video on overadveritzed car wax's/"ceramic coating" like The Last coat, F11, the chemical guys, Maguire's, turtle wax ect.
@Project Farm - Here I am 3 Years Later. This video is in my recommended feed. I actually suggested the idea of this video years ago. It's actually great to see this again as a refresher. Still watch your Videos Todd. Thanks again for everything you do. You are awesome!!
Thank you for this. I've bought Walmart batteries for years because I was poor and could not afford to spend more. Never had a problem, but its nice to see independent verification.
@@mattfoley4128 I would imagine that Walmart can get a good deal from a good company as they sell so many? One of the few advantages of being one of the Countries biggest retailers?
@veryslyfox Perhaps his testing could gave been more thorough, but honestly his is the first real world battery review I've seen by anyone. Personally I'd say he took a more thorough approach than most people would ever do, And I find it interesting that the cheaper batteries did at least as well as ones that were $40 more, if not better. I've used Everstart batteries exclusively for 10yrs, never had a problem. And since I as well as my technician friends, with a combined 100yrs of experience have found most batteries made in the last 20yrs rarely last more than 3yrs, spending $40 for a battery with the same or less performance is just stupid.
I Love your videos and the way you test everything so well and the way your so honest about what you do its hard too find honest people like you I really do appreciate that about you your the best.
@@averagejoe2842 It snowed a couple days ago where I am in Germany. Did it stick? No, but it was beautiful. I was waiting for my friend before we went to church outside and seeing the snow fall filled me with peace and beauty.
Thanks to everyone who requested this one. I've had a lot of questions regarding which battery tested I used. It's a Foxwell BT-705, which I purchased. Here's the link. Thanks again, Todd amzn.to/34lBPVF
Have you thought of testing flexible solar panels.
Hi, would you test the ability of car battery to withstand short trips and deep discharging? If you can also add Varta and Bosch to the test.
Thanks
Bought a everstart Walmart batt 1.5 yrs ago because the last one lasted an incredible 7.5 yrs! However, after recieving 3 duds in a row, being disabled, i went to Autozone & got a good one this time.
How about a review of the effectiveness of car battery chargers that have a "repair mode" to help repair abused damaged batteries?
Dave Menche this would be great!
'I say no to every single sponsorship opportunity "
Respect for this Man
Major respect for sure 👍
Part of me wants him to get paid though
@@ChigbunduO You can donate to his Patreon, I did, I dont want those videos to stop !
yeah and he dropped $1000 on car batteries.....
Manufacturers must hate Project Farm, can't be bought!
In my humble opinion this is one of the best channels on youtube
Thank you!
Agree 100% - when I can’t sleep at night I’m watching Project Farm - lol lol !!! I’ve also had requests to see the videos in my shop’s engine rebuild room
@@ProjectFarm thank you Project Farm!!!
i agree. watch electroboom and choose. these guys are so much better than our politicians.
@@ProjectFarm Man you know what's really silly? Manufactures have known since at least 2015 how to extend the life cycle of lead acid batteries by 150% to 250% with just a tiny bit .5% to 1% of cheap graphene yet they haven't done it yet.
I believe some manufacturers in Australia did sell batteries with this modification and charged like double lol.
Talk about a scam. It should be a crime against humanity that these big manufacturers control the market like this.
Proof: pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2015/ra/c5ra11114e
For even better more recent studies with 250% better etc just google lead acid battery and graphene.
Great content as always!
This guy is a rock star for not selling out and staying true to finding the truth! Love your channel!
Thanks!
And also for all of the groupies and drugs that he has.
This channel is something else. None like it in TH-cam. 99% of TH-cam is out here pushing ads for sponsorships they don't even believe in. Keep up the great work
Thanks, will do!
well if he did then the channel would be worthless and he knows it. it would be self sabotage.
You are a one man consumer report my friend, huge props to you!!
Thanks so much!
Right!?! Stumbled upon one of his videos a month ago. Best choice I made that month!
This video is sponsored by the the people, for the people.
The main contributor is project farm.
Thank you P.F.
You are welcome!
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Thank you for having integrity and character to turn down sponsorship, very accurate and real scenarios are answered in your videos. They also help consumers greatly if we feel confused. thanks again homie
Thank you for the feedback
Much Respect to you! Thanks for not letting yourself be bought !
One of your best videos. I replaced my wife's battery with an Everstart recently and it was just reassuring to know that my man PF, gave it the thumbs up.
Thanks!
I just bought the same battery for my wife’s car. Also, I’ve had an Everestart in my tractor for 8+(possibly 10, just can’t remember what year I bought it) years and it still fires up every time.
@@Outlaw653sometimes you'll find a date sticker and someplace will scribe the date in the plastic
I bought my wife's car a battery at Walmart 5 years ago
Paid $79. 700 cc amps!!
Good luck if you need to return in! Will NEVER go back to Walmart after being walked out the door after trying to return this POS everstart. They would NOT take it back! Advance replaced my 1 year old AGM without even testing the old one in less than 10 minutes!!!
Agreed, I've been a automotive technician for over 30 years and this guy is in one of the best on TH-cam. He breaks it down correctly for everyone. Much respect.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm I know this is a couple years old,and a VERY good VID. I REALLY liked your recent review of the LTT Screwdriver! I knew you just couldn't wait to get your hands on it! I'm a loyal fan of BOTH your channels !!!
I'll be digging through your archive for any EXIDE comparisons,hoping to find some. After i hate Interstate,I'm brand loyal to Exide.😎 Keep up the good work my man,as a retired EE,you do GREAT!!
He's not one of the best. He is the best the only best .. better then anyone.. in my opinion
In my youtube experiences, this is the most useful channel I've ever come across. Outstanding good sir
Thank you very much!
That and South Main Auto - Eric O one of the best Auto technicians.
mine too sooo many good tests...
Same also doesn’t it seem really weird that Johnson Controls owns everything
Amen brother I will second that for sure
Need more guys like this in all fields of products we buy. Because alot of ppl get fooled by slick marketing and stunts. Do your research and save your hard earned money
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm no, thank you!
Reading this kind of comments, and remembering that there exist individuals like PF, that simply will never be bought, because a great purpose is more important than money, is really touching actually.
Of course we are lucky that there are individuals that do great (or at least good) financially already, because otherwise it's quite easy for corporations/companies to, literally, buy people...
So I wish to PF and all his family, and to ourselves, stay healthy.
Fool me once shame on you ...
Few learn from their mistakes.
Thanks! As an engineer and drag racer I really appreciate the effort and testing regimes that are truly scientific and not just opinions like most other videos I see. Objectivity is key. Thank You for all you do. A Suggested test would be DC to AC Converters in the 2000 to 3000 watt range which most would put in their car trailers or RV's and are in the $150 to $400 range in price. Thanks ! Tom
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
400.00 will get you a quality 1,000 watt inverter . A quality 3,000 watt inverter is going to be in the 1500.00 range . Victron is the name worth the money .
@onthelake9554 Thank You !
@@mc71454 Your welcome !
@@ProjectFarm I drive 1,000 kilometers a year and bought a new Everstart battery. The whole time some CAA thing for mileage is connected to the OBD2 port to save a thousand dollars a year on insurance and I drive an average of one third of a mile per trip, I bought the battery exactly 2 years ago and now I finally had to put it on a charger. The Motomaster Eliminator charger reads 30 percent when I first connected it at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Honda CRV so the Everstart works well doing very short trips and I have a connected car alarm the entire 2 years. Paid $136.97 plus tax in Ontario, Canada at the time 2 years ago. I installed it myself and hoisted the battery using only one hand.
"I say no to every single sponsor opportunity." That's why I trust his reviews, every other TH-cam channel is saturated with hidden sponsors, and biased/uneducated reviews. We appreciate you!
Totally agree. Just wish this test came out a month ago..... bought 2 batteries for a diesel.....
check out Ave also ijs he's good too :)
Project farm and Scotty Kilmer are 2 of few mechanic channels that don't accept sponsorships.
Thats why this is one of the best channels on youtube.
@@Stig007 I ain't so sure about Scotty he certainly gets sent a lot of free stuff also before his youtube days he was a "as seen on TV" type salesman.
"I say no to every single sponsorship opportunity" - You are amazing my friend. Please keep doing what you're doing. I wish there were more people like you in the world.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarmyour the last Mohican !
The integrity of this man is inspirational.
Too bad Tegrity Farms is taken
@@PHamster 😂
Amen to that.
Yeah!!! he comes up with great controls on testing!!!
A saint!
Here in Australia I have just come across this channel. It is excellent!! The constantly innovative ways to test product never ceases to amaze me. Great public service done well.
Cheers.
Thanks so much!
There are some outstanding reviewers on TH-cam. But, in my opinion, you have the most well thought out and informative product reviews. The detail and effort that you put into these videos is second to none. Thank you sir!
Appreciate that! Thanks!
He's my favorite. The manager of Advanced Auto in my town is now a viewer after today. They sell the Die Hards.
Sorry PF, the real battery testing is a real world atmosphere. Interstate batteries are very good in real world conditions. Walmart batteries are not worth it. Napa gold went bad for me in 2 years. You need to remember that dust on the batteries will drain it. Keep your batteries clean. I actually put 1” styrofoam underneath my 4 AGM batteries in my Peterbilt and now up to 4 years on them. Plus they power my refrigerator. Vibration can be a killer on batteries and the heat is harder on them than the cold for longevity. I run Duracell on my wheel horse rider and my Allis Chalmers CA tractor with very good results so far.
I'm a retired EE with 45 years professional experience. Excellent analysis and I especially appreciate the graphs. Since battery sources are fluid, it may be time to refresh this topic.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm Yes and batteries have gotten even more expensive, closer to the $300 dollar price point now..... crazy
Just had to get one today, and yeah...$300. No way I was paying that, nor was I paying the over $200 for some. I live in Texas, and no matter the battery, it seems they all last 3 years due to the heat. So- went with the usual EverStart Maxx at $120
@@davidhurwich8941 buy a lifepo4, it's a bit pricey but will easily last 10 years
@@MalluMgtow I'll take that bet lol
Great guy who's looking out for the interest of his viewers, Not big business! I applaud this guy for all of his hard work. These tests are expensive and very time consuming. Keep these great videos coming. THANK YOU!
Thank you!
Yes it can be costly thumbs up thanks for the information. Batteries are very costly . Will POWs or something along that line his vids pop up that you want to jump in th o the rabbit hole it gets deep. An confusing
These tests must have took so much of ur time and hardwork... thank you so much for putting ur efforts for us... huge respect...
Thanks so much!
In the old days kids we had to be lucky enough to A: live in vicinity of a guy this smart and B: be lucky enough to cross paths with them to be able to gain the knowledge from him.
Thanks for your service to mankind.
Very kind words!
Lol where did u live a dessert island!? This is all common info if u graduated high school !
@@kevinerhartjr.273 Seriously? Even if you know all of the listed ratings on all commercially available batteries, which you don't, there's almost a guarantee that the listed ratings on most batteries aren't correct in any given situation. Also, I went to high school and I know a lot of people that went to high school. I've never heard of an automotive battery class in high school, not even in shop class so I know you didn't learn any of this in school.
@@twistedpixel2558 i dont know what cave u and ur classmates went to but i learned about batteries ,electricity , and magnets is 6th grade!
@@kevinerhartjr.273 Ya, we all did. The concept of electricity. This guy is testing specific batteries and the claims that their manufacturers make about the specifications of them. That's what the op was talking about. You're kinda slow, huh?
Thanks, you provide an invaluable service.
You are welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
One of the best channels on TH-cam. Breaks my heart that this channel isn’t even to 1 million subscribers yet!
be sure to tell your fiends!
Gordon Swanson Do you mind if I tell all my friends? I don't know that many fiends. :-D
@@bentnickel7487 then tell other people on TH-cam when you see their comments on videos which would also enjoy this content. I do it all the time, including 5 seconds ago in my last comment. This time it wasn't for PF, but there are other greats of course.
PF may not have 1mm subscribers but have you looked at how many people are viewing the videos? 320K views in 1 day isn't bad. I think a lot of people see the videos even if not subscribed. It is an excellent channel and I understand where you are coming from.
It's a lil too intelligent for the tik tok masses hehe.
I can't even begin to describe how much your videos and your channel means to me. Please keep doing what you're doing! I love watching your videos for referencing something specific and also just playing them back to back as I fall asleep at night. Such good information and seriously good integrity.
Thank you so much!!
I personally want to say thank you for everything your doing and not selling out like everybody else. You keep it real and actually have very scientific ways of hard testing items that us hard working americans use on a daily basis but dont necessarily have the means to get the name brand on everything. So I'm sure I say this for everybody when I say thank you for being true and genuine.
Thanks so much!
Sum channels that are small need the sponsorship to help complete their projects.
I guess you just got through investigating one of those Scotty Kilmer videos, lol
@@yell0wberry maybe lol
You just saved me a lot of money-I love your channel and love how thorough you are with testing-and explaining the reasons for a specific test.
Thanks! Glad to hear!
I bought my Everstart 3 weeks ago before this video. I’m glad that I made a wise decision
Ive had mixed reviews with neverstart batteries
Used only EverStart for the past 20+ years, only 1 issue ever, and they replaced it for me no questions asked. Other than that, never another issue.
Thank you for the feedback
Been running ever starts in Canada for over 3 years, haven't had a problem even in sub -30 celsius temperatures on diesels and v8s
My first EverStart Maxx lasted 8 years in NorCal. The second is still going strong at 5 years in Kansas.
Easily the best TH-cam channel out there. Thoroughly and clearly explains every segment of testing and shows no bias. Love your videos !
Every episode of Project Farm I draw some of the most useful statistics, advice and knowledge. I absolutely love this channel, thank you!
Thank you
i agree kyle 100%
This TH-cam channel is the consumer reports for free on anything that is tested. I cant buy anything pricy without checking to see if the reviews by project farm are available. Really nicely done.... Succinct, complete, unbiased etc. Just a superlative channel.
I've watched this show over the years. . . As time goes on, this "show" continues making great videos by investing in better equipment/gear. Great job Project Farm!
Matt Brophy it is one of my favorite channels. I love how he goes through and reads the comments too.
I’m always impressed with the content Project Farm produces and his integrity; consistent, rigorous, useful tests on products we all use. Its a gift to us all’
I was stranded out of town during a family emergency when I bought an Everstart at Walmart, expecting it to last until I could get a better battery. 6 years later it is still going strong.
Time to load test your battery,( this is cheap & will tell you if its time to replace it).. I used to be in the repair business & it's a false savings after a battery with low voltage shortens or even destroys your alternator or starter . It's much the same as putting an electric lawn mower at the end of a long skinny underrated extension cord .The motor struggles under low voltage & gets too hot..Ditto with the car starter, & the alternator will charge all the time trying to bring the voltage up to where sensitive computer controls can function properly.
My Everstart lasted 7yrs, It wasn't completely dead but I could tell it was getting weak. Obviously bought another one. The cheapest too no brainer.
Stranded? Oh wait... Automatic...
Impressive!
Walmart's batteries are made by Johnson Controls. They're good. Exide and JC are the biggest manufacturers and they pretty much make up the entire market for lead-acid.
This morning the wífe called me just after she left for work, told me she thinks her car battery seems like it's getting weak. So the first thing I thought of was watching this video months and months ago. Came right back to view it probably for the 3rs time now. Man thank you so much for the content you put out. It is truly priceless in so many ways.
You are welcome!
which battery did you buy and why ?
@@virtuosowins I did go with the Walmart Everstart for the first time. I usually would try to source an Interstate but I did the Walmart this time for 2 reasons. 1. For the price and results of this videos test and the fact that everyone has a Walmart in there back yard. 2. Because the batteries I feel get sold often at Walmart I think they get a continuous fresh supply. Batteries that sit and don't sell will age and you won't get the full life span of cells inside.
@@Washman-jw3hl Sound rationale and decision making, way to go - Happy for you. As for me, I have no one do these tests in India for the car batteries we have here but in general we drive less per day so I think my own battery will last for a while.
You can revive the old battery with Epsom salt. Many Y. tube videos on the subject.
The ONLY guy who really compare batteries in a scientific way!!!
No BS, just the real deal!
Everyone else: "I like xyz, I feel like this is a good battery" 🤦
Thanks!
Would love to see a test on what works best for reviving a dead battery. Battery desulfating?
Imagine ProjectFarm asking you:
"You want something from the fridge? We have over 12 kinds motor oil, diesel fuel with additives, Jump start kits, car batteries"
Vibycko ...Hahaha 👍
Yum I love drinking diesel fuel
Any ice cream in there? I'm hungry.
I dont know why I'm picturing Jigsaw, from the Saw movie franchise! Lol
That’s awesome.
After realizing how much this video cost I sat through all the advertisements. Great content, love your unbiased approach to everything.
Well, he might have bought some of these for his own personal use and might have returned some for a refund. That would be the smart way to go.
I got 2 very long scam advertisements, one trying to sell a book to revive any kind of dead battery and another for an overpriced bluetooth obd2 reader. Found your comment and wrote this on my phone before they were over
@@furd8883 It's a tax expense. It would also be pretty crappy to return batteries that have been put through a test like this.
@@MGXsport I don't think so. I don't think he abused these batteries at all. A new customer of these batteries would do just great. All the same, it wouldn't feel right, but I think the batteries would be fine. He never started engines with them. Now that would be harsh. Also, deep drains damage batteries. He never did that.
Did you know that there is a small break in for batteries before they fully perform? If he stressed them more they'd show up with even MORE cold cranking amps on their tests. At least that's how my preferred battery brands behave. I don't know who makes batteries for GM for example, but after pushing them on a car with more issues than just the bad battery they have had, I've seen them turn out with an extra 200 cold cranking AMPS after 2 weeks of use from a customer.
I sat through zero ads, thanks to my TH-cam premium subscription. SO worth it, and you can listen with the screen off, AND get Google music INCLUDED!
The amount of the effort and details that go into these videos is simply amazing. Project farm should be industry standard for product reviews
Loren Fok Yup! If it was anyone else the channel would have been sold out to some media corp or something.
@@roccit As a TH-camr who's experienced 1/165th of PF's success... I'd have to say most TH-camrs wouldn't sell out. Who they are and who they are to their audience is too important and took too much to achieve. Now in numbers 1/165th of the success...the friends and the meaning of my friends who watch far out-weigh this of course. Most TH-camrs with his success would have "sold out" from possibly your point of view, but not from mine. I have plenty of acquaintances in TH-camrs online who have had sponsors over the years while still chiefly running their "own content" and I've found them to stay upstanding despite doing what I suspect you are calling "selling out". True sell outs...they can't keep making videos. It destroys them. Many have spoken about it with the top "How-to TH-cam", experts in whom I appreciate like Tim Schmoyer and Roberto Blake. Want to learn how to make a successful business and include broad sources of income? You can't just rely on AdSense, but PF has a loyal following who also pays him on Patreon to follow their input and not big corporations, so at least he's not on AdSense alone.
Yep. He puts Consumer Reports to shame.
he is better than UL
I've been a subscriber to this channel for a long time. My car needs a new battery and I knew exactly where I was going to check to see the best bang for the buck. Thanks for taking the time to do these 👍
You are welcome! Thanks for being a long time subscriber!
We need more honest and neutral videos like this one, straight product reviews as is.
Thanks for the feedback.
My Everstart Max lasted 7 years and 4 months in my 2005 Silverado. I was shocked. Excellent battery.
did you ever kill the battery?
I had an everstart last 3 days on me and the replacement lasted about a month. It actually saddens me to find out half the batteries on here are all made in the same factory. I had a die hard gold last 15 years never went dead for those 10 years until one cold winter.
My energizer lasted for 10yrs. 07/07 till 12/17 Toyota matrix. Best battery I have ever had.
just FYI you can make them last well beyond that by doing desulfation process. look it up. desulfate every 2 years too for maintenance. "sweet project cars battery rejuvenation method" you cant condition/desulfate AGMs tho so they're inferior to me.
Best battery I ever had was a VW (Autobhan) battery in my 03 Golf, the battery, lasted 9 years. Coldest start in that 9 years was -42F (Canada) Never had a battery since that lasted as long. most i get now is 4 to 5 years.
my dads battery shit the bed and i told him what he needed and he said "what, you've been working in an autobody shop for 2 weeks and now you know everything?" and i responded with "no my best friend project farm has taught me a lot"
thank you personally for making me seem smart i love you with all my heart
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
3 years later and they are even more...
Just wanted to Thank You, I watched the video and found Walmart had the battery for 80 bucks total.
Love your channel
I can’t imagine the amount of time it took to just film this video let along edit 🤯 #respect
This is honestly one of the easier ones to. Some videos he does must take a week
But then again that’s his job. Some people spend 35hrs a week working on some bullshit to make other people rich. So what is spending 35hrs for all this? If he makes almost 1mil views = 1k euro lets say. So for a full week worth of work. That’s worth the effort. And especially as he’s his own boss. So i mean...yes takes tome but that’s his job haha
You got that right hes the best hands down!
This man is a hero without a cape me and my dad love watching these and this video was very useful as we needed new batteries
Thank you for the positive feedback
I love this channel. Whenever I get ready to make a purchase of something that matters I looks at this channel for a comparison.
Thank you!!
That's exactly what they want you to do he gets paid for selling a product lol
@@billspencerjr8636 well there's no affiliate links and I doubt a company would sponsor a video their product comes in last and sponsorship has to be disclosed. If he makes anything outside of TH-cam, patrons and merch I can't imagine how.
This guy is a class act! Here’s to a speedy pace of getting to 1 million subscribers soon! Well deserved.
Www
Your level of testing, your conception of ideas to test and lack of sponshorships makes you the most reliable source of information on this side of youtube and you deserve every level of success. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do.
Sometime in the future, I want a hardware store with a Project Farm rating on each product.
Absolutely!
"As seen on Project Farm."
Maybe I can work something up for you. What products do you want tested
Remember the "Good housekeeping" badge?
Rated and approved by : PF
Real world results this is all that matters. I love this channel.
Thanks!
Love your reviews! Just got the jumpstarter based on your tests!
Thank you very much! You're the first comment too!
lucky ur the first comment
I'm actually looking to do the same thing for all of our vehicles
accobra I’m watching to see what battery to get for my first car
@@Subie_Gang190 We usually buy our batteries from Les Schwab we've had very good luck with them.
When did car battles get so expensive! Thank you, it’s not just me.
Thanks for watching.
Batteries and tires. I remember when I bought my Ranger in 2004 I got BF Goodrich's for $89 each now the same model tire is $134 from the same place.
Car batteries increased in price after the closure of most lead mines.
if you gonna battle using you car, is gonna be expensive!
All the different brand names are bullshit. There are only a handful of lead acid battery manufacturers left in North America and one manufacturer might make same battery for 4 or 5 different brands. Only thing different is sticker on it.
I recently discovered your channel on TH-cam, as an engineer I really appreciate the amount of scientific detail you put into analyzing and comparing similar devices. You are a engineer's goto beyond what Consumers Report reviews, keep up the great work 👍
Thanks, will do!
Dude I just want to say how much I appreciate your channel! Am all about the reviews of things and you save me a ton of time. You have my trust!
I appreciate that!
What I love about this channel and this gentlemans efforts is that it holds companies accountable for their marketing claims which are often highly embellished. Sharing the cost between the products and the companies that sell them is also highly valuable. Like most fiscally responsible people, I price shop both cost and quality before pulling the trigger on a purchase. Unless you're part of the 1%, saving $40 dollars for the same battery simply feels good and responsible. :) Another thank you sir for your efforts in providing this valuable information. P.S., you may consider a body guard before a big corporation puts a hit on you! HA! LOL
Thanks!
Would love to see this test performed again since there are many more battery options and battery pricing has increased significantly. Thank you PF for your incredibly detailed reviews. The work you put into your videos is on another level.
You are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
@@ProjectFarm yes another video please including lightweight batteries
Dakota Lithium should be in the running. In fact, you should test a host of marine materials. Like, Lithium vs AGM vs Lead-Acid, fishing line, and trolling motors.
@@christophershoe9642 when i saw the optima, my first thought was 'marine use'. i shop cabela's and bass pro shops.😎
Very good again! Lately I've been having good luck with AAA batteries, the convenience of them coming out to help you at a bad time, test your system is priceless
Thanks!
you put a lot of money and effort into these videos and it pays off, thank you
My favorite TH-cam contributor. Allways educational and well thought out. You sir are the man. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for educating your viewers as to the manufacturer of the battery. There are only a handful of manufacturers, but sold under numerous names.
In my 35+ years in the HD Truck industry, East Penn (Deka) batteries were the best sold. Very very few issues.
Also, if the vehicle has multiple batteries, all should be replaced.
Vibration and heat is the death of batteries.
Thank you for the feedback and great point on vibration shortening the life of flooded lead acid batteries!
Remember the myth of leaving batteries on the (ground/concrete) killed them lol
@@mikecheeze4312 born in '99 guess I'm to young to remember that 🤷♂️
Mike Cheeze it’s bullshit
I'm impressed! Every week you have a well planed, edited and easy to understand video. Keep up the good work Sir.
Well said...agreed
woohhh O.O I was just told this weekend I should replace my old battery in my car cause it was getting weak. Good Timing Thankz Project Farm.
one man Consumer Report with an accuracy and none bias. thank you.
You are welcome!
Thanks!
Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
My step dad retired from Johnson Controls. He'll be happy to see these results. Another great video 😁
worked for Johnson Controls years ago. Although I didnt work for the battery division, I did ocassionally work at one of their battery mfg locations. It was funny watching all of those different batteries head down the line and get a different sticker! I asked an engineer there if there really was a difference and he said only the sears Die Hard Gold had a slightly stronger acid installed. Other than that they were all the same. That was some time ago though.
Thank you!
@@lesstech74 yes years ago I had several Die Hard batteries in different vehicles and the only Die Hard battery that was any good was the Die Hard Gold.
@@lesstech74 and Bennyhanna1976, which plants, my father worked for JCI for 30 years even before the Canby Oregon plant was JCI it was Globe Union. My father was head of maintenance at the Canby plant when he passed away in 2012. Eric Bergquist. In the early days, he told me to never use an Optima as their failure rate was horrid, something like a 20% failure rate in the 1st year and nearly 40% after 3 years. I hear they are much better now. I run Interstate in my cars and probably will for the rest of my life. JCI is probably the only supplier of batteries I will ever run.
@@lesstech74 knew a guy who worked at a reman place (starters & alternators) he said the same thing ,different stickers
the HD alternators got a gold colored pulley
I bought a Walmart budget battery for 49.95. It's still goin strong here in the craptastic weather of New Jersey. It's now 6 yr old goin on 7. Best 50 bux I've spent in a while . The battery is blue on the label. Great videos bud as always. Stay safe and have a great holiday
Thanks! A great holiday to you!
Might be luck. I got a bad WM budget battery; it didn't even last a day. Fortunately, they took the return.
@@big800wildcat I'm not positive but I do think wm remans those budget batteries. I did have excellent luck with mine but friends had some bad results. But I do believe also that if whatever the battery was put in needs to be running pretty tip top shape as to not crank too much just to start daily .most batteries don't like to be worked real hard like being drained very much especially cheap batteries. Most of my experience over 35 yrs has brought me to this evaluation of this . And if you drain a battery dead then for instance charge it at say 10 amp for only long enough to start your car than that will damage the battery. If you drain the battery, charge it at 2 amp for 8 to 10 hours .that should replace the ampacity so it will hold a solid charge . I've had very good luck charging low and slow rather than boiling the battery at 10 or more amps .
As a freezing cold Canadian I appreciate your CCA testing. Love this video!
-15 this morning, my car still started like top.
65% of after market batteries in Canada come from East Penn Manufacturing.
Thank you!
Not only do you have the normal work every content creator has with editing and filming but you actually put way more work into the content.... In the sense that... You actually put in a ton of real work.
Not to mention everything is geared to help all of us out and not just mindless entertainment.
You and Chrisfix have the best content and work ethic out there.
Props to project farmer!
I can't help but say to myself after every one of your videos "this man is full of integrity". Your content is the most useful and unbiased that I find on TH-cam.
How do the batteries compare in corrosion?
It really isnt a matter of the batteries it's how the batteries are installed in the cars.
This is the only you tube channel you need, to answer any question you may possibly have about anything and everything , always amazing!!
Thank you!
Forget the batteries... I want to know what kind of freezer that is! I love the separate compartments!! LOL, OK, I did come here for the battery testing. As others have said, I just can't imagine how many hours and days are spent to produce a 12:36 video. My hat's off to you sir.
so freezer:Thermo Revco Elite Plus ULT2586, but what is the batery tester :D
@@haco4240 www.amazon.com/FOXWELL-BT705-Automotive-100-2000-Cranking/dp/B01ANF1D7U/ref=lp_15707371_1_11?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1592945577&sr=1-11
Your channel is in my top 3 of all 100s of TH-cam videos I watch! Your consumer product testing is priceless!! Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Once again SOOOO informative and non-commercialized!!! Thank You from a home-owner / shade tree.
Wow brother that was a mouthful!!! Tons of work just to do this!!! My head was spinning tryin to keep up!!! I love how thorough you always are!!! Keep up the good work and I'll keep on watching and liking the videos!!!
Thank you for the feedback!
Ditto, but good info. If you live in the midwest or cold region, the best thing to do is get the largest CCA battery possible for your car - it will last the longest with proper cleaning and maintenance.
Ditto, that doesn’t just go for the northern mid west, but in a lot of the northern areas, however I also believe in getting a 60-72 month batteries, discharge them and replace 1-2 years before their projected time has elapsed, and just pay the prorated amount. This way, I hopefully never get stranded with a dead battery, and because I cycle my batteries every 2 years from car/truck, to jump pack setup/ hillbilly welder to return to store. This way I always have a fresh battery in the vehicle, a backup battery at home or in truck, and a pro rated core for return!
It sucks when you spend $20,000 for a new car, and they put a two year battery in at the factory, I would understand and except this for a used car dealership, but not a company that wants a return customer to buy their products, and when the dealership you bought your brand new car from will only replace the battery with the exact direct replacement, not allowing you to step up to a 5-6 year battery. This practice is only going to make people think before using the manufacturer’s shops!
@@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869I agree. OEM tires and batteries just do not last. On my wifes '14 Subaru Forestor, I only got 25K miles and the battery only lasted two years and died into the third winter.
Robert Weber that is because they use the shortest life span of products to ensure that you come in for service more often, have you noticed that Midas no longer sells a lifetime warranty on exhaust systems, or if they do it is only for their most expensive systems including mufflers, Sears use to have a lifetime warranty on their “Diehard batteries”, Craftsman tools has done away with the lifetime warranty, and will replace parts of the tools, but if the tool has any moving parts, it is not covered beyond 90 days! This is because they lost too much money by honoring their warranties, instead of selling new tools, and that what was at one time made with craftsmanship in the U.S.A. Has now been farmed out to China, or other foreign countries that do not have the same metal compounds or dedication to quality that we do, and the fact that we aren’t willing to pay the price of quality unless we use it to make our living with it, and even then it may come from a foreign country!
Our government is not the only ones selling us crap, they just allow the sales of our jobs to other countries, it has been going on long before President Carter, and will continue until the world has an equal economy as a beginning!
I always use the Walmart Battery. Main reason it that there is almost always a Walmart anywhere I travel in case of a warranty issue. Years ago I had a battery die that was under warranty but there wasn’t any dealer where I was so I ended up paying for another battery. Nice to see it was a top performer.
Thanks for the feedback.
Unfortunately, Wal-Mart has shown they cannot be trusted to be there when needed. They closed down their auto service centers during the COVID debacle even though auto repair is an essential service that was not subject to any restrictions (certainly not in my state, where there were very few restrictions by mandate). Every other repair facility I know of remained open, including chain and independent. Wal-Mart made themselves completely unavailable for weeks on end, by choice, when people needed them.
@@tid418 i think considering that auto service is not walmart's main function, it made sense to scale down unnecessary services during the height of the pandemic.
id like to see the Walmart ever start AGM battery go though this test
Man, I remember when a premium 3 year replacement battery was about $50-60 depending on the size. It's insane that now most premium batteries are wayyy over $100 and a good portion of them from AutoZone/Advance Auto Parts are over $200. That's not including the AGM batteries. They are $300 or more now...
Auto zone batteries and the rest are Hype. Even Interstate you Gotta watch who your buying it from. With the current administration taking a hatchet to the USA, I found great reliability for the Walmart Ever start battery and just replace it with a free one every 6-8 months because that's about how long they last. If they burn a cell, they replace free for 1 yr of purchase .Cars are junk too these newer ones. CVT transmission's, etc... Just buy a 2016 Toyota and stay away from kia and their inferior metal they use on their crankshaft. If you see green on the posts, you can sand them down and seal them with metal bond or Jb weld at the post seal where the connect and the gasses don't release and the batteries will last forever.
If you notice, the everstart has a 5yr warranty. The current pics on Walmart show them with a 3yr warranty! Granted those are pics, not the actual product. But I'm assuming they're up to date since the warranty period dropped... Just like everything else rising/decreasing to the benefit of companies.
@@meme5887The 3 year warranty is the free replacement period. No battery, with the exception of the platinum AGM batteries, has a free replacement period longer than 3 years. Depending on what quality level EverStart battery you are buying that 5 year warranty was for anywhere from 4 to 2 years of pro-rated warranty. Not a free replacement period.
Bidenomics
stay away from auto zone batteries.
This is the most humble man on earth this has to be the most expensive test hes ever done
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm sure he returned all of these
Man I love your channel, whenever I need to know something at the store for my car in a breakdown I run directly to your channel and have the information
Cheers and keep on going!
Thank you very much!
This is by far one of the best channels on TH-cam!
Thanks so much!
I think you and your reviews are great! Best I have seen on TH-cam and you should be commended on being sponsor free. I trust you and your reviews more than any of the others with many, many THANKS!
Thanks so much!
I'm forever thankful for your time and efforts to show us interesting subjects with neutral honest tests. God bless you, please keep going.
Thank you for the feedback
I have used WalMart Ever Start batteries for several years and have had great success with them and like this video showed they are the least expensive as well
I only pay $50
I get Walmart value power batteries at $49.95
I call them "Neverstarts". I work at walmart part time. I was giving the service manager a hard time about the terrible batteries...he said they don't use Johnson controls anymore and they are now better.
It's more likely your driving habits that dictate battery performance. True that Quality can sometimes be an issue but short journeys and low revs is the biggest reason for sulphation and failure.
@@JG_Fit the failures I've had has all been because of my delayed interior lights. I used to accidentally leave them turned on thinking it's just the delay. After you run any battery flat dead it does a lot of damage.
Thanks for doing this video! I've always been happy with Everstart batteries in all our vehicles. Yours is by far the best independent testing channel on TH-cam! Keep up the excellent work!
Thanks, will do!
Lionel here in Central California.
Thank you Sir for another great video.
First, just because a battery is made at the same plant, doesn’t mean it’s the same. They can be, but some are made to certain specifications for the distributor.
Years back a friend of mine had her Harley at a friends house and he was moving and needed me to take it to her place as she hadn’t got her M/C license yet. He had left a 12 volt battery in the garage. Since he wasn’t coming back I took it home and trickle charged it leaving it on the floor. A few years later I went to start my 2002 GMC V6 pickup and the battery was dead. I grabbed the Walmart battery which was smaller than the group 60 that was in the truck. I ran it for years and when it died I checked the date. To my surprise it was 10 years old. Guess were I went for a battery. Since it was free for the install I had them do it but had them test it and the tech said I had the wrong size. I told him I knew and he told me again when the new battery came out. I smiled and said I know as I bought the first battery in about 12 years.
Plus AGM batteries never need water.
Just saying…
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
YES !!! I like that, now I'm about to buy some deep cycle batteries for my boat. I would love to see a test with those types.
Great suggestion! Thank you
Project Farm I agree! Deep cycle for my camper is what I’m interested in.
@@ProjectFarm yep, do the deep cycle battery comparison. also if possible do a comparison video between solar panels. it might be expensive but pretty please do it
Thanks for your good work. And commitment to excellence.
Back in the 70s I lived by Lake in the Woods.
( minnesota )
The fashionable way of thinking, there, was to used a deep cycle marine battery for your car.
I don't know if the batteries are still made the same way now. But at that time the deep cycle batteries used solid plates, and that is why thy could be deep cycled. The automotive batteries had a non conductive foam core, with a plating of metal.
And that is why thy do not like to be deep cycled.
Oh,,, and at that time, the deep cycle marine batteries, were about 30 % cheaper.
Thanks for sharing your videos.
oreilly deep cycle batteries are awesome for the money i took the 6 6 volt batteries out of my golfcart and put 3 12 volt oreilly deep cycles in 3 years ago still going strong mind you a golf cart load is extremely hard on those batteries they are not designed for that kind of application but at the time 300 dollars was far cheaper then 800 and hell glad i did it. mind you the cart will last all weekend of constant use it dont last as long as it did with the correct batteries but hey it gets us all weekend long and you can charge it overnight so i cant complain on the whole switch all though i did have to buy 3 cheap batterie tenders but still cheaper then 800 in batteries.
I've used the optima for years without any issues. Really great if you have an aftermarket stereo and, I'm a big fan of the top posts being free when you have to give someone a jump!
Thanks for another great video!
Thank you for the feedback
Optima are great if you know how to charge them.
Modern Optima since they moved the factory to mexico, are absolute junk.
@@obiesunstreak2409 when was this?
@@johnstevens1748 about 5-6 years ago now.
I’ve had this argument for a long time and I’m glad it’s put to rest lol. Love it thanks
PF, we appreciate everything that you do. When are you going to have a garage sale for all the products that did not past the tests?
WARNING: DO NOT BUY ANY LAWNMOWERS FROM THIS GUY!...LoL
@@KathyWeathersbeeSC at least it will have a new head gasket.
Honestly, this has been the most useful video you have ever done, IMO. Walmart is best for motor oils and now batteries too. Who would have believed that?
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@TheCheesePlease Lol no. Take a look at the video this gentleman did on oils. I'm not saying I'd use Walmart oil, but it definitely isn't the worst stuff out there.
@@rapTorfx4, I would feel comfortable using the Walmart oil, but only for 3000 Mile intervals
A very detailed analysis of car batteries and with November just around the corner, the information will be appreciated and no doubt used by many users.
Thank-you for your hours of work and sharing your results with us.
Zee
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
You are welcome!
I enjoyed this comparison vid. I used to sell batteries for Walmart in the early 90's. At that time they were made by B&G Technologies. I received more in returns than I sold, and I told everyone this so they would avoid purchasing a battery from Walmart. Nice to see Walmart corrected the problem.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
FYI, since Clarios bought out Johnson Controls (JCI) they have significantly cheapened the batteries. I used to prefer JCI batteries but the last 10 or so I have purchased since the 2019 takeover have been almost universally disappointing with some of them coming in at under 50% of rated capacity and performance! A heads up to anyone relying on this video for up-to-date information.
This should be pinned.
You are a God send 🙏🏽
So what battery specifically from JCI performed at 50% of it's rating? That sounds scary AF. Also I don't mean to pry into your business but I'm curious as to what made you buy 10 JCI batteries in the last 3 years
@projectfarm update video for 2022 maybe?
Hey @ProjectFarm, you might want to redo this test now!
I was taking my trash out yesterday and I thought to myself "I wonder what the strongest / best trash bag is?" Could that be a future video 🤔🤔
Thank you for the video idea!
Good idea!
cheaper than batteries. lol
Look for "Demolition Sacks" - but this whole channel is a rabbit-hole for "I have a nagging feel I've been screwed by the labels on x"
@@goldcd I guarantee my labels are non-misleading.
Love the Videos! Would love to see a video on overadveritzed car wax's/"ceramic coating" like The Last coat, F11, the chemical guys, Maguire's, turtle wax ect.
Yes!
There are plenty of these types of tests that have already been done here on TH-cam.
Seconded!
Yes please on the coatings test. I would like to see how well they keep mud off a dirt bike as well.
@@stickbeard Theres so much to test, UV Blocking ability, scratch resistance, durability, abilty to repell dirt/water(spots), masking scratchs ect.
Just replaced a second Everstart Batt from Walmart. Both lasted barely two years. CCA is one metric but longevity is also important.
Thanks for the feedback.
Testing them and they are 50-65 lower on listed cca on the battery
Junk now
You're almost at 1 million subs! I remember I found your channel with the seafoam truck.
Shankovich same
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm we need testing on the play button see which one is tougher
Exactly the same here.
@Project Farm - Here I am 3 Years Later. This video is in my recommended feed. I actually suggested the idea of this video years ago. It's actually great to see this again as a refresher. Still watch your Videos Todd. Thanks again for everything you do. You are awesome!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Haha same here, in Europe we mostly uses VARTA or Banner batteries.
Thank you for this. I've bought Walmart batteries for years because I was poor and could not afford to spend more. Never had a problem, but its nice to see independent verification.
Same here, good to know we were getting a good product after all.
I get the Walmart ones too. Always worked as good as the other "better" batteries I have ever purchased
@@mattfoley4128 I would imagine that Walmart can get a good deal from a good company as they sell so many?
One of the few advantages of being one of the Countries biggest retailers?
I recently went with Walmart batteries instead of motorcraft because I never had any issues with Walmart batteries.
@veryslyfox Perhaps his testing could gave been more thorough, but honestly his is the first real world battery review I've seen by anyone. Personally I'd say he took a more thorough approach than most people would ever do, And I find it interesting that the cheaper batteries did at least as well as ones that were $40 more, if not better. I've used Everstart batteries exclusively for 10yrs, never had a problem. And since I as well as my technician friends, with a combined 100yrs of experience have found most batteries made in the last 20yrs rarely last more than 3yrs, spending $40 for a battery with the same or less performance is just stupid.
I Love your videos and the way you test everything so well and the way your so honest about what you do its hard too find honest people like you I really do appreciate that about you your the best.
Thanks!
It’s crazy how you put up a video like this after it was snowing outside and my battery was dead
MURKIN RANZYZ I wish i have snow too here in germany
You have an Audew jump starter that he recommends, right?
@@averagejoe2842 It snowed a couple days ago where I am in Germany. Did it stick? No, but it was beautiful. I was waiting for my friend before we went to church outside and seeing the snow fall filled me with peace and beauty.
Wish it snowed here in Anchorage Alaska...
@@operator8014 say what!? 🤣