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[08Malibu]

I'm not sold. The OE AGM in the wife's jeep didn't go 3 years. I told her to stop using the autolamp/delay...battery killers IMO.

I have a 6 year old redtop Optima in my coupe, but I've heard a lot of drama about them.

A few years back when I had my diesel truck, the Motorcraft batteries had a 100 month warranty...don't know if that's still the case

I think optima sold at some point, and their quality went down. I got 8 years out of my old yellow top in my daily.

 

[Dezimade]

I think optima sold at some point, and their quality went down. I got 8 years out of my old yellow top in my daily.

I have been looking at the yellow top as the price is ok. Thanks

 

[ssn696]

If you happen to be a member of Costco, they have a solid warranty on their Interstate batteries. The pair in my F350 I bought in 2017 still crank strongly, although I disconnect them when the truck sits for a while.

I had a conventional Type 24 that did not stay charged in our Pilot, and asked to replace it. Zero cross-examination when I brought it back after only 2 years. I paid $45 prorated for a brand new one, and the replacement is an AGM type.

Not the cheapest price, but Costco stands behind their products.

 

[spongbob]

I can say the one energizer battery I had was 11 years old and was still working when I sold the car used to be at Sam's

 

[Ribbedroof]

yeah, but it's a Jeep
the Optima quality seems to have fallen off the last few years
100 month? prolly pro-rated so not worth the effort

Renegade...hardly even really a Jeep...more of a FIAT

Better 100 month prorate than 36 IMO. Also, if they're willing to go that long, likely better quality, no?

 

[Dezimade]

If you happen to be a member of Costco, they have a solid warranty on their Interstate batteries. The pair in my F350 I bought in 2017 still crank strongly, although I disconnect them when the truck sits for a while.

I had a conventional Type 24 that did not stay charged in our Pilot, and asked to replace it. Zero cross-examination when I brought it back after only 2 years. I paid $45 prorated for a brand new one, and the replacement is an AGM type.

Not the cheapest price, but Costco stands behind their products.

Thanks I will check it out!!

 

[Dezimade]

I can say the one energizer battery I had was 11 years old and was still working when I sold the car used to be at Sam's
View attachment 253130Awesome I will check it out thanks!!

 

[69hurstolds]

12 yo OEM Delco in the 2013 ZL1. Been on a battery maintainer (Battery Tender junior) since the day I got it home from the stealership. 11 yo old-school (before the sell-off) Sears Die Hard AGM in the 2010 Camaro. It's been on a BTJr. since day 1. Both crank right up.

Just changed out a 4-year Interstate lead acid in the 2012 Ford Focus that finally died. Been in there for 7+ years. Didn't get a lot of Absolutely no battery tender ever. Interstate has proven itself.

I believe in using good batteries, and if you use a good battery maintainer on top of that, you'll be much happier.

 

[86LK]

Renegade...hardly even really a Jeep...more of a FIAT

Better 100 month prorate than 36 IMO. Also, if they're willing to go that long, likely better quality, no?

not likely. no doubt it will cost you more, and the way they pro-rate it (or at least the way they used to) means you still lose money. you lose the majority of the value in the first 3 yrs and then the balance pro-rates over the remaining months. you might take a look around for a "Lifetime" battery at Costco or someplace. I've actually seen these on a few cars that came in. Big sticker plastered on the side. Eventually the battery did die but IIRC they lasted a good while longer.
reality? I think you're still better off with a charger/maintainer and an AGM

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[Dezimade]

12 yo OEM Delco in the 2013 ZL1. Been on a battery maintainer (Battery Tender junior) since the day I got it home from the stealership. 11 yo old-school (before the sell-off) Sears Die Hard AGM in the 2010 Camaro. It's been on a BTJr. since day 1. Both crank right up.

Just changed out a 4-year Interstate lead acid in the 2012 Ford Focus that finally died. Been in there for 7+ years. Didn't get a lot of Absolutely no battery tender ever. Interstate has proven itself.

I believe in using good batteries, and if you use a good battery maintainer on top of that, you'll be much happier.

Stealership!! Typo or not i love it!! Thanks buddy! I will look into a maintainer!! Dez