Looks like I need to replace the battery in my wife's 2009 vehicle.
I don't mind paying a little extra to get a little extra. Any recommendations on a battery I should consider?
Dan
January 01, 2018, 06:33 PM
Oz_Shadow
Interstate from Costco, otherwise just get one at Walmart.
January 01, 2018, 06:40 PM
egregore
Get the one with the most cold cranking amps and longest warranty that still fits in the tray. Only a couple of manufacturers actually make batteries, then they put on the labeling for the individual retailer.
January 01, 2018, 06:43 PM
JALLEN
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Originally posted by Oz_Shadow: Interstate from Costco, otherwise just get one at Walmart.
Costco. When it goes bad during warranty, you get a new one. New batteries don’t last that long these days, mostly.
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January 01, 2018, 06:59 PM
a1abdj
I've had pretty good luck with batteries from Walmart. The best part is that they are available 24/7, just about any day, anywhere in the country.
Once upon a time it was a pretty much no questions asked policy. Now they've been cracking down and actually testing any returned batteries to make sure they are not working properly.
Another vote for a Walmart everstart max, like said get the highest cold cranking amps that you can. The warranty is good at any Walmart, we don't have a Costco where I live, but I have seen Walmart where ever I travel.
January 01, 2018, 07:02 PM
M1Garandy
Did a lot of looking for both my vehicles based on CCA, warranty and price. To that end the last two batteries I bought were Farm & Fleet house brand and purchased on sale.
January 01, 2018, 07:04 PM
sunburn
Just got a Duracell from Batteries Plus, 5 year warranty and 100 CCA more than the previous one, a 10 year old Interstate.This message has been edited. Last edited by: sunburn, January 01, 2018 08:19 PM
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January 01, 2018, 07:25 PM
jdmb03
I always go with Interstate from Costco.
January 01, 2018, 07:41 PM
radioman
If you are a AAA member, they will deliver and install a battery at a reasonable price. And it's then covered 24/7 for the duration of the warranty. They just deliver another if something goes wrong.
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January 01, 2018, 07:50 PM
John Steed
I bought an Everstart at WalMart and installed it in my Jeep Wrangler about 5 years ago. Zero problems. It cost just under $100 back then.
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January 01, 2018, 07:54 PM
Excam_Man
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Originally posted by sunburn: Just got a Duracell from Batteries Plus, 5 year warranty and 100 CCA more than the previous one.
Duracell is the same as Deka.
This would be my choice.
I bought a AGM battery for the bike from BP and they had good prices, service and they had it in stock (hard to find model).
January 01, 2018, 07:57 PM
h2oys
quote:
Originally posted by a1abdj: I've had pretty good luck with batteries from Walmart. The best part is that they are available 24/7, just about any day, anywhere in the country.
Once upon a time it was a pretty much no questions asked policy. Now they've been cracking down and actually testing any returned batteries to make sure they are not working properly.
Plus their are pretty highly rated by Consumer Reports too.
January 01, 2018, 09:05 PM
ptruck
I vote Interstate batteries. They've done well for me in many sub-zero Wisconsin winters.
January 01, 2018, 09:07 PM
jimmy123x
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Originally posted by ptruck: I vote Interstate batteries. They've done well for me in many sub-zero Wisconsin winters.
I agree. Interstate are good batteries.
January 01, 2018, 09:11 PM
tankeryanker
Napa Gold has always worked well for me.
January 01, 2018, 09:44 PM
snwghst
Pretty much only 3 or 4 manufacturers in the US. Iirc
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January 02, 2018, 07:06 AM
Bassamatic
No idea who makes the batteries for Orschelins but I have their batteries in all of my vehicles, tractor and side by side. Their top tier ones are reasonably priced and they offer up $15 off pretty much all the time in our local flyers.
The one in my truck has 800 CCA. It's been in my truck for three years now and it has been rock solid in any kind of weather. With the discount, I think I gave around 90 bucks.
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January 02, 2018, 07:23 AM
erj_pilot
Interstate battery in both my 2011 Venza and 1997 Corolla. Bought them at the Interstate store...don't have a Costco membership.
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January 02, 2018, 12:47 PM
cruz lee
I replaced my oem with Walmart maxx everstart so far so good...