4.0 Battery Replacement

what's your favorite 27F replacement?

Is it really necessary to go Optima/Northstar/Odyssey?

 

Not for me.
I live where it doesn’t get extremely hot or cold.
And I don’t have any aftermarket accessories like an amp, lights, winch...

I went with the best house brand sold at AdvancedAuto. It was their store brand.
Been in since 2015. I have had it leak across the top of the battery. Corroded the tie down a bit.
My fault, I knew it was there. I just didn’t address the issue soon enough.
I’ve seen other brands do the same thing. So, I am not too concerned with it.

My OEM battery didn’t leak. Which was actually surprising.
It lasted just over 7 years.

 

I run X2’s in all of my vehicles. More reserve power, more CCA’s....MOAR WEIGHT!

https://www.batteriesplus.com/product-details/auto_light-truck/battery/x2power/sli27fagmdp

 

Great warranty. pricey. I've got one in a cart and a 10% off coupon...but geez!

My original battery just gave out at 7.5 years. Makes me think it could be overkill to go this route.

 

Interstate batteries have always worked well for me...I change them out at 6 year intervals.

 

My factory battery also lasted about that long. Personally I use the battery in concert with a voltage booster to maintain battery health. Bonus is increased power to the headlight harness ... MOAR LIGHT!!!

 

7 years on a battery?! You guys are lucky the average life expectancy for a battery in south Texas is 2-4 years, if you get more than 5 years out of a battery here you did good.

 

X2 on the X2!

Mine has been a great battery, it's a rebranded Northstar for cheaper and the no hassle warranty is great, had to warranty a battery that died as my truck sat for about 6 months due to and injury, brought the dead one in walked out with a new one.

Some folks say AGM batteries need more voltage to charge correctly but I haven't had any issues.

 

I usually get 6 years out of a battery. I'm currently running an Interstate that I purchased at Costco 3 plus years ago.

 

My OEM True Start lasted 5 years and I'm replacing this year with the same. I replace every 5 years regardless. $179 at the Dealership. Works for me here in ME.

 

TrueStart grp 27F battery - $136.92 in Louisville KY - going 6+ years on mine. 84 mo warranty, 2 yr free replacement.

 

Costco. Interstate. $99

 

I will suggest to buy as many CCAs as you can afford.

After that, you are paying for longer warranty.

 

X2 I'm in Vermont and in a bad cold snap a weak battery leaves you stranded with no warning. My truck is stock just want the thing to start.

 

Me too. I don’t make it to 6 years, I think because I don’t daily drive it. Mine came with a true start that was well over 5 years old but tested good. So I kept it until it started to get weak with an interstate.

 

I just bought the Wal Mart battery because that's where I was when my truck wouldn't start. I think that was about three years ago.

 

It’s more

 

I got 10 years out of the factory battery...and it was still fine. My local dealer sells online for like 10-20% off retail so I just went OEM in hopes of another 10 years.