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One thing many folks overlook is the status of the battery terminals...ie - are they corroded, have they been cleaned lately, are the connections firm/tight? One of my favorite (and well-used tools) is a battery terminal/post cleaner. A can of Coke does wonders to clean the corrosion off a worn terminal then use a rag to clean it up and then use the tool to clean the posts and terminals...getting rid of the corrosion/aged metal and tightening the connections does wonders for a battery! I once had an issue with a Jeep, everyone thought it was the starter, put a new starter on it, nope, not the issue. It was a worn battery cable, it went bad internally, crazy stuff! Replaced the cable and all was fine! Side note: on a dual battery system, ie - diesel truck - when one battery fails I've found that it is prudent to replace both. Costco/Sam's is your friend!