I saw a post a few days ago about which battery to get. What battery is most people in the org. using??
Sorry for the repost.

Thanks for the help.

 

just get one with higher amps(volts) than the stock one.....

 

If you are Costco member, you can get one with 5 year replacement warranty for 39.99. They are made by the same company that makes Optima batteries. According to consumer reports Costco batteris came out best. I am running one in my 97 Altima right now.

 

I'm running a #8 size Kirkland Signature from Costco right now after my OEM died...just got the alternator replaced under 5 yr/100km warranty (that's a whole other story with the dealer!)

Anyway, not having any probs with it. Good price (1/2 price from OEM) and excellent warranty...through replacing my alternator I've already taken 1 battery back hassle free. I'm sure it was good but basically I wanted to be sure for the stealership to accurately diagnose the alternator problem.

 

Die Hard....can't go wrong with anything backed by Sears, no doubt. They always stand behind products 100%.....

 

My battery died 2 weeks ago (4.5 yrs old, 75K mis, not bad for an OE battery!). As a chemist, I researched battery construction, plate design, gel vs. liquid for the electrolyte, etc and came away convinced that Optima Red Top was the right choice for me (I don't have a heavy amperage stereo or other electronic stuff to require the deep cycle capability of the yellow top!). The cold cranking amps of 720 was good for the winter coming, too. I am convinced that the design features of the Optima are worthwhile over a standard sulphuric acid/plate design of a traditional battery, even if the traditional battery has a longer warrantee than the 36 mos for the Optima.

 

after all these months, finally somebody who knows something!

 

I agree, usually the battery specs will show 2 types of amps. The one to care about is the "cold cranking". Get the highest available in your battery size.

 

I agree. Die Hard Gold.

 

I recommend the Optima Red Top, Model #34R (34 is size class, R=reverse terminal). No more leaking acid!!!!!