A "What Batteries?" Thread

old_ wrote: Standard anvance auto battery plus $40 off $100 coupon. Buy online pickup in store

That's what i generally do. Depending on the group size it ends up being $78-90 all in. The code is TRT41.

For the new battery in my Honda, both everstart and duralast only had it in the top line. Same price got me an interstate.

I have had great luck with the AutoZone yellow batteries. A bit more $$$$ but I have been getting 7 years out of them with out issue. Replaced two of them two years ago in my mustang and my Expedition and both continue to be great.

Costco batteries were good and were much cheaper than just about anywhere else but lately they seem to be just as pricey as any other battery and I never got more than 3-4 years out of them. Back when Costco had a lifetime warranty on everything they sold I did not care about there short life span but now they have the typical 2 or 3 year replacement and then prorated after than. I found it better to just spend a bout %20 more and get a better quality one. I stumbled on the AutoZone ones when my 924s needed a battery. Costco did not carry one for it but AutoZone did. That battery lasted 7+ years with no issues (replaced with another AutoZone battery) so as the batteries in my fleet died I began replacing them with the AutoZone ones. Been very happy with there performance versus price.

Consumer's reports did a review of batteries a few years ago. They found large variances in the quality of batteries for different types/sizes within the same brands. This makes it a bit problematic to buy batteries based on general recommendations. Costco batteries were one of the more consistent brands, but if I recall, still not in every model. I suspect Costco batteries are different in Canada were I live, but here they are inexpensive and so far I've had decent results.

lightweight 480CCA lithium

if you hunt around they can be found under $200

gearheadmb wrote: Not much to add but my wife's dd is the same as your wife's dd, and my toy is the same as your toy. You have good taste in vehicles I guess

I noticed that you have a Silverado listed in your garage. Me too. A couple, actually.

gearheadmb wrote: Not much to add but my wife's dd is the same as your wife's dd, and my toy is the same as your toy. You have good taste in vehicles I guess

Do you also have the same taste in wives? Just kidding, but too easy.

In reply to NoBrakesRacing:

Hard to say. Maybe gearhead should post a pic of his.

In reply to NoBrakesRacing:

I like women the same way I like cars, fast,cheap, and loud.

I kid, Mrs. Gearhead, I kid.