Battery Replacement

[yal^]

Thx guys, now I know what I am shopping for.
I guess Energizer battries are not so good as they whish...

[Spike]

The only issue I ever had was when I first bought it.

They did not give me the red plastic base plate.
So it was hopping around a little for a few miles on my way back over to PepBoys. Walked in, told them what I needed and they handed me one.

Fit like a glove, has started perfect every day since... hot cold rain. It doesnt care.

Costco may still carry them, its not in the separate tire department, but inside the main store. I could have saved about $20-$25 if I knew where they were hiding them in the first place.

[VehiX]

Red top optima user here. I've had it for about 3 years now and no complaints at all. Starts right up every time without hesitation

[raver_boi_88]

yeah, i have a yellow top optima battery in my 1980 corvette and I can start my car in -5 degree weather...I have a yellow top also in my ironman, I am super pleased with these batteries...

[rowhard]

Seems you are got enough recommendations on what to use. I would also:

1. Rule out a battery drain

2. Think about a charger. My trash hauler (truck) tends to sit for long periods and I don't start it often enough. I bought a solar powered charger for $34.00 and seems to be doing fine. http://batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/. Just plugs into your cigarette lighter

[2K1 1K2]

hello, yal.

i originally posted this back in Dec '03 -

"i replaced it with a Kirkland battery (model# 12860) CA 1000 CCA 900 which cost $60. available at Costco. it's got a 100 month limited warranty. first 3 yrs have a free replacement. months of useage and percent refunded breakdown is as follows (in case anyone wants to know):

37-45 mth 60% 46-55 mth 50% 56-65 mth 40%
66-75 mth 30% 76-85 mth 20% 86-95 mth 10%
96-100 mth 5% "


the battery is still strong (knock on wood). no complaints. BTW: if you're not interested in this battery, Costco, also, stocks the optima brand (at least they did back then).

-jose

[Andrey]

red top here, bought 10/03 for $99 in Costco. LOVE IT !....not Costco but OPTIMA