SodaLuvr

While fixing my transmission, I found out my current battery is leaking.

Aside from Optima batteries, what has worked well for you in the past?

Despite EXIDE's super poor reputation on forums, the latest Napa batteries (EXIDE) smoked everyone in the CR tests.

Should I pick-up an EXIDE (Autolite brand) or just get a Duralast GOLD/Walmart EVERSTART MAXX (36 mo free replacement, $80/$70)?

teranfon

Costco

I have one in my Grand National, which is only started a couple times each year. As such it isn't very battery friendly. Each spring I make the trip to Costco for a yearly replacement. With their liberal return policy and excellent replacement warranty, it's never been a hassle to get a new one.

Terry

fuzzy02CLS

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Go sealed or go home. Optima, or the equivalent.

S A CHO

x2

2 year replacement warranty with no questions asked. And I've never been left stranded because of dead battery even on the coldest of mornings.

jz-97-c7

i get mine from either autozone or advance, whichever model has the 3yr free replacement. they've never let me down.

daemonicus

sears diehard.

synth19

I also need a new battery for the Z. Storing the car has taken a toll on the battery. Should have trickle charged it or disconnected it. But I think it's a goner since I've had to jump the car at least 2-3 times after not starting the car for more then 2 days. But then again, it's an '03, so maybe it's time has come...

CLpower

big fan of AC Delco's

spdy0001

Walmart FTW

24/7 replacment and there everywhere

stangg172004

Infamous425

Costco. theres only like 3 or 4 manufacturers that make batteries anyway they just relabel them for different stores

GreenMonster

I used to be a big fan ages ago, but you don't really get a great bang for the buck with the diehard anymore...

I'm going to have to talk to your dad

That's where I got my last one... CL doesn't need one yet (knock on wood) but when it does, I'll either get a walmart one or an optima.

I don't know all the players in teh battery market, but Johnson Controls and Exide are the two major players...

Sears and Interstate don't make batteries, they just market them...

CLpower

we stopped making auto batteries so he won't have a problem


Although, optima did bite a bunch of design cues from us

cM3go

Johnson Controls makes Diehard and Interstate batteries, infact Diehard is just a relabeled Interstate with the price jacked up.

BustedJack

Big fan of AC Delco and Interstate battery

Infamous425

i know costco batteries are the same as diehards

brianlin87

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dry cell FTW

CLpower

interstate batteries BLOW

fuzzy02CLS

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I have to agree with that. My moms Altima went through 3 Interstates in 5 years. Had 1 on my old Explorer & that gave out in a year. Had it replaced under warranty, then dumped it.

odessa

Big fan of Costco batteries

t7n7

optimas all the way.. u guys seem to have a lot of time on ur hands to make the trips to "exchange" ur batteries... seriously.. if u have the time to disconnect and keep changing ur batteries for the stupid warranty.. great... but get an optima and relax.... the only time u'll need to replace one of these is if ur car gets into an accident and u need another one.

t7n7

and for the ppl that compain about the price on OPTIMA batteries.. U GET WAT U PAY FOR!