Mints33

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Ok, when I went to start my car up yesterday, it wouldn't, the days prior to that, it started, but the battery sounded weak. So, I took a charger to it, and according to the charger it was fully charged later yesterday evening, after about 7.5 hours. It started fine this morning, drove it around, started it a few times without problems. However, I come back home and hook the charger to it, and it's still charging, I mean shouldn't it read FULL? Does it sound like there's something wrong w/ the battery and/or charging system? I don't believe it's the alternator, since that tested good. Could it be the battery just can not hold a charge? What's the price for a Nissan battery, or a good price anyway? Any help would be great!!

Metal Maxima

iTrader: (30)

How old is the battery? I had a very similar problem...turns out the battery had a bad cell. Time for an Optima...

Mints33

iTrader: (5)

Oops ... forgot to mention, it's a 2000 maxima SE, original battery. Where did you go to have your battery tested?

I've seen that avatar, aren't you on OC?

Metal Maxima

iTrader: (30)

Not sure what OC is.

Yeah, your battery is long gone, my friend. Surprised it lasted so long. Time for a new one.

tsk808

if it's the stock battery, it's time to change. Just replaced my stock last month, had to trek it to napa, paid $70 with the cash back on the old one.

put the new one in, you'll notice it scream to life.

Mints33

iTrader: (5)

What brand of battery do you guys recommend? Stay w/ the original Nissan battery?

Metal Maxima

iTrader: (30)

Optima Red or Yellow top.

Mints33

iTrader: (5)

Thanks, but that's a little too steep for my wallet. Wow.

Any tips on changing out the battery? Unhook negative, then positive, remove battery, place new battery in, and hook -, then +?

Metal Maxima

iTrader: (30)

Yep, that's it.

Mints33

iTrader: (5)

Thanks all!

Well, here's what happened, took the car to Autozone to have the battery tested, just to be on the safe side, it was measuring at 8 volts, yikes!!! Then of course it wouldn't start again, so got a jump, so it turns out, there was probably a dead cell. Unfortunately, I went with a Autozone battery, I guess not so unfortunate, just wasn't my first choice. I've heard Duralast batteries aren't so bad, better than stock.

Orgullo

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If you have any kind of aftermarket system, LED's or anything extra, save your yourself some money in the long run and get yourself an Optima Red / Yellow. You'll be glad that you did.

Mints33

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Yeah, fortunately for me, I don't have any aftermarket items which require additional drain on the battery, except a bug deflector on the hood, but that doesn't require any power. hehe Besides that, my girl is bone stock.

misiek

iTrader: (2)

a new optima would be the first "mod" then

Metal Maxima

iTrader: (30)

Dude, you're doing the right thing. An Optima is ideal, but if you don't have any mods, stick to what's within your budget.

PAREDLINE

I STRONGLY recommend the walmart EVERSTART MAXX battery. I think it is hands down the best battery I have ever used. You can take off the walmart sticker if that bothers you but you will not be unhappy with this $60 battery.

Get the biggest one with the most Amps (I think its 1000CCA 900CA). It'll fit just fine