Hello Fellows.

I am about to replace my battery and looking for recommendations. What groups size does the 2002 SE Maxima take?

And I do have aftermarket audio equipment (2 amps, subs, speakers, DVD/Navi Unit).

I would appreciate your recommendations - I hear a lot about the Optima Yellow/Red tops and the Sears Platinuum Die Hards - and would appreciate your thoughts.

rgds, Noela

 

Web searching told me Optima Yellow/Red top quality went downhill after they got bought out

Diehard has good reviews too but hard to find in Canada

From what I was told, you are supposed to try to find the highest CCA you can find

 

The physical size is group 24. Group 74 is a little larger and I think it will fit. If you live in a cold climate like George, then the more CCA a battery can provide, the better. Not as important for me.

Those Yellow Tops are living on past reputation, I would say stay away from them, they are not worth the money. Sears is good, Walmart has a good battery, too. Most batteries are good. Compare the power (CCA, reserve) specs for the price they want.

 

All batteries are made from I think three different companies, the main one, Johnson Controls, makes almost every battery there is- So you wont find much variation in quality. Your stock battery is a group 24. Anything above 600 CCA would be a good replacement as the Nissan replacement is 500-something. I just got a 800 CCA Duralast Gold, I run a 1000 watt RMS amplifier in my car, Solid performance in Ohio, we're seeing 30 degree weather now. $100 at Autozone.

 

Optima RedTops are still good, have them in 2 of my vehicles. RedTop i have in my truck is rated for 800CCA i think, last time i tested it with a machine it said nearly 1300CCA. started my old Nissan pickup outside in -50C last winter with no battery warmer or anything, since then ive only gone RedTop

 

I've had good luck with Autocraft batteries in my vehicles. I got their gold battery with the highest CCA. With the AAP coupon codes, you can get these batteries for great prices.

 

+1 on Autocraft. They're made by Johnson Controls which is one of the better manufacturers. Just buy online with coupon codes and pick up in store.

 

Interstate are great batteries, dura last are also good from autozone plus 3 year free replacement, and they also have agm technology batteries but those are $160

 

Never had any problems with Die Hard.

 

Thanks very much for all your suggestions - I went with the Diehard Platinums for about $190 from Sears. happy with the purchase.

cheers, Oy