Cold weather and battery performance, AGM batteries

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by SpongeBob34, Dec 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM.

  1. SpongeBob34

    SpongeBob34 Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia.

    My company uses AGM batteries. Since the weather started getting colder I'm having to jump start the truck every time I come back from home for my 34.

    Has anyone had a problem with these batteries?
     
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  3. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Have the batteries tested, individually. If one is bad, replace ALL of them at the same time.
     
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  4. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    get yourself one of those USB phone chargers that plugs into the power outlet and has a digital voltage display and start watching the alternator voltage while the engine is running and the resting battery voltage while it’s off. They’re like $15 on Amazon.

    You could have a charging system issue, tired batteries, or a draw somewhere that needs fixed. AGM doesn’t typically cause any problems even if the vehicle didn’t originally come with them. (Switching back to flooded batteries on a vehicle that originally came with AGM I’ve been told is a no-no). On a practically new truck I would be a little surprised they’d be bad already unless something else was going on.
     
    Last edited: Dec 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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