huckfarper

It's time to replace my battery, so...

What is the best aftermarket battery that delivers the most cold cranking amps, fits our cars, and otherwise makes you think that battery is the best. Please explain why in your response.

Thanks!

TeamRX8

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Click here for the best ...

Gr8Bullet

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^

ZumnRx8

^LOL@ TEAMRX8... im Going to use that now LAWLZ!!!!!

but in reality.... OPTIMA DRYCELL.... I have the Yellow Top... I suggest you get the Blue TOP

huckfarper

Well I guess I should have said I already searched and found conflicting information in the threads (based on price, CCA, etc.) This is why I asked for people to explain their rationale.

Thanks for reminding me that I needed to state that in my post, TeamRX8.

nycgps

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thats my line you ***.

only I can tell people to search !



Anyway, this is the best battery money can buy

nx04

lmfaoooo

ZumnRx8

No.... seriously though...

For Racing/Track- Braile Batteries are your best choice

For Aftermarket Electronics (radio, tv's neon, subwoofer) - Optima Yellow Top.

For Performance/Track - OPTIMA Red Top

If you plan on making your car into a boat- OPTIMA Blue Top

Razz1

I agree..

I think the Moderators should give Team a warning.

Sears Die Hards and Interstate batteris with enough CCA for your car is fine.

You don't need a special battery for your car unless you track it or have a BIG Boom box.

Nubo

In terms of reducing maintenance hassles to zero -- get an AGM battrey (absorbed glass mat).

In terms of capacity, CCA is not a great yardstick. Look for reserve-hours, or amp-hours. If the mfr doesn't give those, screw 'em.

In terms of longevity, deep-cycle capability gives you insurance against battery damage in the event of deep-discharge. Something to consider if you park for extended periods, or like to run audio equipment with the car not running, or would just like to be able to recover from a flood without toasting the battery in the process.

Don't use a battery size larger than group35; for airflow and cooling considerations.

My recommendation for anyone who's not weight-conscious is the Sears DieHard Platinum P5, Group 35. This appears to be a re-branded Odyssey. Well-respected deep-cycle battery company, AGM, no leaky, good amp-hours and reserve capacity, great warranty, fits, easy to find.

If the cost bothers you, consider you're talking less than the price of a tank of gas per year over the life of the battery. Not a big deal, and you did say you're looking for the best.

For a bang-for-the buck approach get the cheapest brand-name battery you can find. It'll work, and as long as you deal with the maintenance and don't deep-discharge it, will give reasonable service.

Vlaze

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For a DD long term use, I'd suggest Diehard Platinum. They have a warranty of 4 years contrast to Optima's 1 year for a yellow top.

But whatever floats your boat

*edit*

Looks like an Optima yellowtop non commercial battery has been bumped up to 3 years now (36 months) from what I read.

EDZRIDE

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+1 on the above advice.

Huey52

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I've been 'round and 'round on this planning myself, but have to say the OEM Interstate has served me very well and I'll probably just re-up with that one when the time comes - still crankin' strong going into its 5th year.

Jedi54

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I've had an Optima Yellow Top for 4 years now and it's a stud. I've run the battery quite low with my 1400 watt amp and dual subwoofers and it keeps on going.
I let my car sit for almost a month in the garage and it still started up.

"Best" is such a subjective term that you'll never get a "true" answer on it as we all have different requirements / demands of our batteries. (Cold cranking, deep cycle, longevity, etc)

ZumnRx8

Yellow Top- FTW!!!!

TeamRX8

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Really? Mine died in under a year. It was the best POS I ever owned. That it had a warranty was meaningless because it has to be sent back for inspection which in the meantime meant I was dead in the water. Replaced it with an Odyssey, which was carried locally, and never looked back.

This is why you get conflicting data. What exactly defines best; best price, best value, best quality, etc.? Not to mention, what makes you think any one here has a clue about what is "best"?

In other words, you asked a conflicting question. How could you expect a clear answer. It's just a battery, not a life planning event. Go down to Walmart, keep your receipt, and don't waste your time over-thinking such trivialities.


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Chad D.

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I would suggest an optima red or yellow top

swoope

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wow,

thread full of fail..

team states if right.. op.. you are where?

the right battery is like beer.. right place right time..

the correct battery will start the car when it needs to be started.. how hard is that..

cant wait to see you post in i flooded my engine thread..

beers

ken-x8

No need to spend a lot of money for a long warranty. For $50 to $60 (less if you catch a sale) you can get a battery from Advance Auto or similar places, with a 5 or 6 year warranty, full replacement for the first one or two years.

That would be a conventional battery that does need to have its electrolyte level checked every now and then. Since the 8's battery is buried under under a cover, it might be worth spending more for a maintenance free battery.

Ken

Vlaze

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^It wasn't just for the warranty but also the fact that I've never had a Die Hard fail on me *looks for wood to knock on*

And they are maintenance free

ZumnRx8

Where is your full replacement when the battery dies on you on the road? Or when you stop to put gas a gas station in the night, your battery fails & there is no Autostore around, especially the same Autostore that carries your warranty on your battery? Drycell FTW

ken-x8

I'm going to lie awake nights worrying about that.

Speaking of nights... a couple of times I bought batteries at an all-night drug store. Kind of cool. Batteries were dry, with a bag of acid I had to pour in myself. No worry about how long the battery had been sitting on the shelf before being sold. One did die on me late at night. I was able to get it replaced some time after midnight. Had I been reckless enough to buy a Diehard, I'd have been stuck waiting til Sears opened in the morning.

Ken

chino0314

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this thread is a joke lmao i laughed on every link

Nubo

I'm here 'till Thursday. Try the veal.

huckfarper

For those wondering, I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I occasionally drive up north where it gets really cold. I'd prefer not to have to post in the "flooded" thread.

Thanks for all the advice.