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dead battery
so i let my car sit for like 2 days without starting it. i started it on the 3rd day and it took like 2 cranks for it to start, but worked fine. i let it run for about 5 minutes. it sat again for another day or so. then i drove it and everything was fine.
soooo today i go to pepboys to look for some turtle wax tire wax (they didn't have any by the way) and i go out to my car and try to start it. i hear the starter clicking but it won't turn over.
i go back into pepboys and ask the dude for a jump. it starts right up.
when i get home, i charge my battery, but the little black eye on the battery stays black and doesn't turn green (green means it has a good charge). then i start it and it takes like 5 cranks to turn over. so i'm guessing my battery is dead and i need a new one. whats the best battery? i want one that looks cool and will last a long time. thanks for any input.
sorry for the long post.
-corey
soooo today i go to pepboys to look for some turtle wax tire wax (they didn't have any by the way) and i go out to my car and try to start it. i hear the starter clicking but it won't turn over.
i go back into pepboys and ask the dude for a jump. it starts right up.
when i get home, i charge my battery, but the little black eye on the battery stays black and doesn't turn green (green means it has a good charge). then i start it and it takes like 5 cranks to turn over. so i'm guessing my battery is dead and i need a new one. whats the best battery? i want one that looks cool and will last a long time. thanks for any input.
sorry for the long post.
-corey
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If that's the original battery in your '00 it about the right time for it to go (4 years).
If you want one that looks cool, you should probably get one of those racing-type batteries. Once you see the price tag, you may opt for your basic battery though.
If you want one that looks cool, you should probably get one of those racing-type batteries. Once you see the price tag, you may opt for your basic battery though.
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I went through this same decision a few months ago, and I found out that...
the best battery =
Walmart Battery = ~$40
Optima Yellow Top = ~$150
If money is no object, the Optima Yellow Top is the BEST battery you can buy. Deep cycle batteries is not just for big system users. Read about here...
Optima Battery
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Walmart Battery = ~$40
Optima Yellow Top = ~$150
If money is no object, the Optima Yellow Top is the BEST battery you can buy. Deep cycle batteries is not just for big system users. Read about here...
Optima Battery
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the optima red or yello top
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edgalang, do you remember how much a red top costs vs. your yellow top?
I read on their site that the yellow top is a great battery if you leave your car sitting for weeks or months, but I don't do that generally.
I read on their site that the yellow top is a great battery if you leave your car sitting for weeks or months, but I don't do that generally.
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Originally Posted by fla-tls
edgalang, do you remember how much a red top costs vs. your yellow top?
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well i just went and traded my old battery on post and got a new one for $35. i saw the optima there then i looked at the price tag and said fark that. this regular one will do just fine for now. my car starts like new now. thanks guys
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Originally Posted by badazzTL
well i just went and traded my old battery on post and got a new one for $35. i saw the optima there then i looked at the price tag and said fark that. this regular one will do just fine for now. my car starts like new now. thanks guys ![Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
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Originally Posted by bbznyc
so what you saying a battery on 99tl should already be changed???
If you're in doubt, take it to an autozone or something similar and have them do a free test on it. They'll test your alternator charging capacity and battery and tell you if something looks wrong. It's quick, and the battery doesn't need to come out of the car.
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Originally Posted by bondboy76
Yo what size wheels are you riding? And what kind fo exhaust do you have?
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