Battery replacement recommendations

[Smokinjo]

The Sears Die-Hard Platinums are made by Odyssey for Sears. Odyssey makes a fantastic battery. I have three DieHard Platinums 2150s in my boat with 6000 watts of stereo. They last most of the weekend cranked up on the lake. These get my vote.

 

[BDRAG]

Installed the Optima Yellow top. All went well till I crossed the terminals with the 1/4 drive ratchet extension tightening up the positive side. POW! Blew a chunk out of the side of the negative post and trashed my 6 inch extension! AHhaaaa. All is well. Still works.

BDRAG

 

[Mac]

I think Motorcraft needs better QC on these batteries.

 

[BDRAG]

I think Motorcraft needs better QC on these batteries.

My battery was still good. It seemed a tad labored last week when it got into the 40's here. So I ordered the Yellow Top on line BEFORE I had an issue. Most batteries are 3 year trouble free and then they can go at any time. A guy that claimed he worked at a battery plant told me the only difference between a 1 year 3 year and a 5 year battery is the cost. You pay more for the pro rated costs to replace it. I have always bought the cheapo Wallmart specials and they have lasted the 3 years! May be some truth to his info. Now the Optima is built totally different as are the Odysseys and the like.

I was 100% happy when the battery from STREET SIDE AUTO arrived in perfect shape in its nicely padded box with a build date of 9/13.

I have had MANY MANY cars over the years and it always seems as though when you put a new set of tires on or a battery in I trade the damn thing in! AHhahaaa. Not happening this time.

BDRAG

 

[Java]

Read the specs closely if you order a yellow top optima. A better price may mean you are getting a lower cca. You get what you pay for.

 

[RapItUp2013]

the batteries for any type of vehicle normally needs to be replaced after 3 years

 

[Road Kill]

Have had two Red Tops in an '05 GTO... They never seemed to keep a charge after sitting while over overseas. It was a garage queen, so it sat a lot. Will be looking for other options to run in the truck.


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[TargetBow]

This is the one that I got Optima Yellow Top Battery, Group 34 750 CCA
Haven't had any problems with it yet but I only installed it August 2013.

 

[raptrcrzy]

since the OE battery I usually run Die Hard. Hard to beat: have trouble, pull into their battery bay, guy tests it in a few minutes, looks up my record, pops a new one in and im good to go. Usually all within 15-20min at Sears.

 

[alman]

Improved Raptor SVT Battery Replacement upgrade

Can I replace my Raptor SVT Battery shown below with this Optima battery also shown below hoping to improve my battery lifespan after my battery died in less than two years