Hello,
I need a new battery for my '82 SX/4. What is the best long lasting battery on the market I can put in the car?
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I like Odyssey batteries; but they are pricy (I have one in my DB7). However, I have the less-pricy Optima's in most of my classics; and I've had no issues with them over the years.
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I've been a big fan of Optima batteries for years- I use them in all my toys and vehicles, and have never had a problem.
Quote from: bilge rat on May 27, 2015, 08:06:01 PM
I've been a big fan of Optima batteries for years- I use them in all my toys and vehicles, and have never had a problem.
Optima has great reserve. My daily driver has it...came with the car when I bought it. I have the red top on that one
One with 12.6 volts after sitting all night. ;) Brand doesn't matter quite as much as cranking power. If you get one the correct size that is rated for the temps in your area (IE: An Alaskan cold start battery won't do well in AZ heat) you should be fine unless you leave your lights on.
I bought a Red Top Optima back in 2003, it has been in several cars & 1 suv since then. Finally it ended up in my eagle about 5 years ago. It is still going strong. However I had it and the alternator tested early in the winter. Alt was low charging voltage and the guy that tested said the battery was fine BUT was a little low on charge because of the alternator. It has only gone dead once, dumb mistake I left the drivers door open after working on it all day, didn't realize the dome light was on too. 2 days later clicking is all I got. :banghead:
Using a Deka in my DD wagon and have been very happy. We had a very cold winter -10 and it didn't mind. The DieHard in my Jeep did.