Which battery to get???
02-27-2006, 02:10 PM
#10
Originally Posted by soonerfan
the diehard
see i knew where you were going with that so i posted your reply
see i knew where you were going with that so i posted your reply
02-27-2006, 04:36 PM
#11
I can't find the dam link now, but IIRC diehard got one of the lowest ratings according to consumer reports and Autostart and duralast did very well...
I would def stay away from Diehard....Wal-mart or Autozone
Nothing beats an Optima, but you will pay.
I would def stay away from Diehard....Wal-mart or Autozone
Nothing beats an Optima, but you will pay.
02-27-2006, 05:10 PM
#13
I don't want to give bad info, but I'm not 100%.
They are all measured by the same standard.
CCA
and
CA
As long as you ger manufacturer recommended specs or higher you will be ok.
The problem with some brands is that batteries work on a chemical reaction.
A 12v battery has 6 2.2v cells (IIRC)
When they get cold or bounce around the created cells hold up better in some brands more than others.
THe only real difference is that certain brands fail sooner than others. I.E. diehard VS. Autostart
Of course I'm comparing lead-acid batteries to lead-acid batteries.
There is also a difference between lead-acid batteries to deep cycle batteries. but that's apples to oranges. I don't know much about the deep cycle batteries either.
For more than you ever wanted to know.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
They are all measured by the same standard.
CCA
and
CA
As long as you ger manufacturer recommended specs or higher you will be ok.
The problem with some brands is that batteries work on a chemical reaction.
A 12v battery has 6 2.2v cells (IIRC)
When they get cold or bounce around the created cells hold up better in some brands more than others.
THe only real difference is that certain brands fail sooner than others. I.E. diehard VS. Autostart
Of course I'm comparing lead-acid batteries to lead-acid batteries.
There is also a difference between lead-acid batteries to deep cycle batteries. but that's apples to oranges. I don't know much about the deep cycle batteries either.
For more than you ever wanted to know.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
02-27-2006, 05:20 PM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 368
Just found this for our fellow buyer as well http://www.autobatteries.com/
5thgenmaxima your avatar creeps me the hell out
Play with the "Battery Selector" (top right on home page)
5thgenmaxima your avatar creeps me the hell out
Play with the "Battery Selector" (top right on home page)
02-27-2006, 05:31 PM
#15
That link is biased to their sponsors. I wish I had access to consumer reports. I know for sure that in 03 and maybe 04 Diehard as one of the worse. (I think it was consumer reports review) I don't think they've changed anything since then.
5thgenmaxima your avatar creeps me the hell out
Originally Posted by JaKillz2
5thgenmaxima your avatar creeps me the hell out
02-27-2006, 11:04 PM
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 497
The best batteries I've used have been the green topped Interstates. They last a LOT longer than the El Cheapos from Wal-Mart and Autozone, at least from the numerous cars I've had with both brands on them.
02-27-2006, 11:12 PM
#19
Im def going to say go with the red top..have had it best investment I have made...well worth the money and good reserve/ backup time when just sitting around listening to the radio with the car not running...
02-28-2006, 03:38 AM
#20
If you don't have a powerful systme in your car.. you don't need an expensive battery. The battery is only to turn the car on... that's it. so as long as you are close with the CC ad all the crap you need to turn your car on.. you are good to go. MY CHEAP Autozone battery is been in my car for three years now with no problems....
02-28-2006, 04:40 AM
#21
Originally Posted by Lontar1
If you don't have a powerful systme in your car.. you don't need an expensive battery. The battery is only to turn the car on... that's it. so as long as you are close with the CC ad all the crap you need to turn your car on.. you are good to go. MY CHEAP Autozone battery is been in my car for three years now with no problems....
Built to last, DURALAST!
02-28-2006, 05:08 AM
#22
Haha, he's probly not talking about duralast,lontar1 that is suprising since the CHEAP cheap(Valucraft) are crap and will freeze within 1 year of getting them no matter the charge(it might actually freeze the winter you get it if it gets wicked cold) although i just noticed your in florida so i guess you wouldnt have issues then lol- Duralast is good but the best bet is a duralast gold, which is around the price of a diehard gold or whatever it is.
02-28-2006, 05:48 AM
#23
Originally Posted by Lontar1
If you don't have a powerful systme in your car.. you don't need an expensive battery. The battery is only to turn the car on... that's it. so as long as you are close with the CC ad all the crap you need to turn your car on.. you are good to go. MY CHEAP Autozone battery is been in my car for three years now with no problems....
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