After 60K miles, it's time for my first battery replacement.

My budget is $125, the lower the better, but Im willing to spend an extra few bucks for a better product. I do not have an audio system so nothing to crazy is needed.

Can you guys recommend a good battery, based on your guys experience with good battery life?


Thanks in advance.

 

I always buy Interstate batteries.

 

Batteries sold in the US dont have that many manufacturers. They mostly come from three different ones if i remember correctly. They just stick a different sticker on the front of them depending on who going to be selling them. Just buy one whichever one you can find with a good warranty with a prorated percentage.

 

+1 on Interstate batteries

 

what ever you get make sure they test it before you put it in. I've had 2 new batteries over the years that had dead cells.

 

i suggest something with a good battery, which the majority of them have. 3-4 year guaranteed replacement.

 

I just hit 60k miles recently too and I just changed my battery about one month ago. I went with an Interstate battery and I bought the best one they offered me. It cost only $108 and is supposed to last 6 years. Also they included a 30 month warranty after purchase.

 

I like Walmart yellow batteries

 

I just went with Interstate...Firestone had some rebates on them for this month

 

I went with Autozone Duralast Gold (24-DLG).... with 3 year warranty was about $110. Had it in for about 15 months now.....no issues. It's easy in/easy out with Autozone. Walmart has similar battery for a little less.....but then you have to deal with Walmart which always seems to be a hassle.

 

Only a couple of manufacturers now, but they aren't all exactly the same. Johnson Controls make many of them but the big retailers like Autozone, O'Reilly, Walmart, Sears can tweak the specs depending on what price category they want for marketing purposes or what works best for them. I buy where access is easiest and where there is service if I am travelling and have a problem. Autozone works for me, but won't work for all people. Of course Walmarts are everywhere if one wants to go that route.

 

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions, much appreciated!

 

Interstate with AAA.

 

Just purchased a new battery this morning for $60. 18 month free replacment and 5yr prorated warranty coverage. Look for battery-only stores in your local area, but not those corp ones...like Batteries Plus.

 

I used a batteries plus store for a purchase a couple years ago. I will not being using DECKA batteries again from them. The casing was different on the top so my battery tie down didn't want to fit properly. After 2 years my CCA were over 200A below what they should be and did not want to warrant a replacement. The battery was also warm for the test so it was over 300A lower than the regular cranking amps.