xtlover Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Whats the best battery to you guys that wont take a nice lump out of my wallet? I bought a walmart brand one for my crx and it lasted less then a month before it was completly drained. That was a $46 well spent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngllhm Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 i have had good luck with the yellow ones from wal-mart they are around $60 and have 3 year free replacement warrenty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Optima Red Top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtlover Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 Price tag on red top? and can it be picked up at schucks or something similar? I have no autozone up where i am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Optima Redtop in both my RX and wagon. $120 up at my local store (Bow Wow Autoparts). Should be able to get them at Schucks no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Get a decent sized one - at least 400-500cca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I just had to replace my battery and I put one in with 650CCA I could barely close my hood afterwards, but I need it to last a while, and it was only $10 more than a standard one. I got an Energizer (regular one) from PepBoys. - Come with a nice warrenty and all. My last battery was 7+ years old, and it died about the time my alternator did. (I think my bad alt. probably killed it - it boiled acid all over everything ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 "barely close your hood". i guess you took precautions to make sure it doesn't ground out against the hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 ya baby optima red top, like 900 ca and 750 cca, if it'll turn over a 460 ford motor it'll turn over my EJ22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I lowered it gently the first time to make sure it would clear (I have about 3/4 inch because of the way the hood slopes - but I was worried for a second) - and I removed the plastic spacer that had been used for countless previous batteries. I am at my dorm and my car is at home - I can get you the model, etc. for my battery when I go home on Thursday/Friday if you want it. It never gets below 10 degrees Farenheit here, so something EXTREMELY rugged is not necessary. I think the one I used was for the EA82T, but I have SPFI. Optima Red Tops are nice, if you can afford one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudduck Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 the red top optimas are nice, mine ha 850cca I think. Wait I got three, One under the hoob and two installed it the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I like the red top as well. but if I were on a budget I would look for a decent size interstate or deka. both good battery companys. interstates often last much longer that the standard three year battery life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 one word, optima Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A DOG Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 one word, optima I agree completely. I got one a month ago and wow. I'll never have to jump my car again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 interstate batteries cam original equipment in older soobs. i have been pleased with them. i had one that was on its way out from abuse but it held out better than i though t it would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Here's one that the old timers may remember. I use Willard batteries whenever I have to buy a new one. They work GREAT. I NEVER have a problem. I only know of one place to get them though. For the guys in PA there is a Willard outlet in Selinsgrove near the mall. It's a small place right off of rt 11 if I remember it is across the road from a pontiac/gmc dealer (it is on the same side as the Toyota dealer) Not right on rt 11 though. On a side street. (Man, It's been AT LEAST 5 years since I have been out there) Anyway, If you can get your hands on one I HIGHLY recommend them. Boz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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