Battery recommendations

[CRGR]

So my battery died. Got it April of 2013 so pretty satisfied it's lasted this long. Any recommendations on best brand to replace it with? Not going to drop $250+- on Optima. Thanks in advance

 

[Chris]

Odyssey is the best replacement battery as far as I know. However, it's right up there with the Optima in terms of price.

Since there are only 6 or so major battery manufacturing plants in the world, you can be assured that most batteries all come from the same place, they just slap different logos on them. Personally, if I wanted something a bit cheaper, I'd probably go get a Sears DieHard battery as they've always been good to me.

 

[LonestarTJ]

I like Walmart batteries for three reasons.
1) for me they have lasted just as long as $200+ Optima’s that I’ve had
2) Walmart’s return/refund/exchange policy can’t be beat
3) There is a Walmart in almost any town you visit in the US. Making it convenient if you need to exchange the battery

 

[ac_]

So my battery died. Got it April of 2013 so pretty satisfied it's lasted this long. Any recommendations on best brand to replace it with? Not going to drop $250+- on Optima. Thanks in advance

I always like the AGM (Odyssey, or Optima) I like them because they virtually don't vent, and you can mount them in any configuration with no issues. I personally use the Optima Yellow tops. The red will work too, and it is a little cheaper, but I use mine for a winch also that is why I use the yellow. (The reason why mine are sideways is because there are two of them stacked.) If I was going to run a regular fluid battery, I would run Interstate. I have always had good luck with them. I just don't personally like fluid batteries anymore.

 

[Stockli]

Get the biggest sears die hard gold or platinum battery, especially if you live where it gets cold.

Never had any issues and Sears warranty is pretty darn good.