Replacement batteries

Any suggestions for replacement batteries?

 

Autozone, Diehard... couple of the better rated ones. Autozone runs alittle cheaper

 

NAPA Legend series are pretty good.

 

My next battery will be an Optima yellow top

 

DieHard Platinum 50065 1 2 $190 90

DieHard Gold 50665 (North) 1 $125.00 83

Duralast Gold 65-DLG 3 $100 80

Kirkland Signature 12866 4 $75 78

Consumer report ratings

 

My preference is Interstate. From the responses, it is evident that batteries are a personal preference item.

 

Check out Braille Battery OP.

 

sears platinum group 31m

 

I buy the best price/warranty value I can get. Never had an issue.

 

I normally go with a Sears battery. (Get the best).
Reason: They are normally open and there's a Sears in almost any town if you need a replacement.

I once had a Interstate battery that was good one day and the next dead! (Normal life). The dealer that I bought it at was closed till Monday! And no other store sold Interstate at the time. So I learned to buy from a store that is open 7 days a week. (Batteries die here well under their warranty times, heat.)

Yuma Taco,

 

Looks like i will chime in. I only buy DEKA, MADE IN USA (PA) i have been the the factory, nice set up. Car quest BATT are made by them. Never would i buy Optima again, i had a yellow top leave me stranded in the woods it was just under 2 year old, Optima, wouldnt do anythign for me with a replacement. also had a Blue top for my boat, JUNK. they have changed hands and quility has dropped alot. BUY USA

 

All batteries are made by the same three companies, so get the least expensive battery that fits your truck, with the longest free replacement warranty from a store that's convenient for you.

 

Could not of said it better myself

 

If you are considering a vibration resistant deep cycle like the Optima Yellow Top, spend the extra cash and buy a truly powerful, American made battery:
http://www.solarsystemsusa.net/solar-batteries/trojan/27-agm/

 

Tips on buying replacement battery:

1. APPLICATION (which dictates the battery type).
2. CCA PERFORMANCE (based on climate) and RESERVE CAPACITY (more is better) REQUIREMENTS.
3. VOLTAGE, PHYSICAL SIZE and TERMINAL PLACEMENT (designated by BCI Group Size Number).
4. FRESHNESS (newer is better due to sulfation).
5. FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY (longer is better).
6. CHARGING SYSTEM (matching is better to prevent under or over charging).

For more detail, please see Section 7 of the Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ on www.batteryfaq.org.

 

DieHard Platinum Automotive Battery Group Size 35 $234.99 @ my local Sears Auto. 4 yr free replacement warranty

 

2 year old thread lol...


but i agree on the battery statement.