Need a new battery... but which one?

[mastee]

My recently acquired 04 came with duralast gold, it died while listening to music on low volume for an hour or so, I do have jbl synthesis though. I have not had any troubles starting the truck, not sure if I'l need one soon or if it was user error?

On a side note, can you guys advise on following? Craigslist has a interstate mt-65 listed for $50, mfg date June 2018, the guy stated that it's a backup and it's been on a trickle charger for the last 6 months, consider it or pass?

 

[radlynx]

I start my car a few times a day and has a commute time of 6 miles. That's not enough to fully charge the battery. So what I do is recharge it every 3 months or so. I have an exide agm. 24f size.

 

[Ralph Blake]

I found buy the best battery at Walmart around $90 US is the best choice for my needs, have a problem Walmart's are everywhere.

 

[inscarguy]

For What its worth I have had good luck with toyota true start batteries. The first one lasted 7 years and the second one is going on 8 years.

Of thats not affordable then go to walmart. They have a 3 year unconditional return and a 5 year warranty. Costco is only as good if you have a membership which costs 50.00 or 60.00. So if you dont have a membership and you sign up for one that 90.00 battery just became 140.00.

There are alot more Wal-Mart's out there than costco( I do love Costco though).

 

[RonJR]

I start my car a few times a day and has a commute time of 6 miles. That's not enough to fully charge the battery. So what I do is recharge it every 3 months or so. I have an exide agm. 24f size.

A six mile commute is plenty of time to charge your battery after an engine start. A start draws maybe 300 amps for 2 seconds if everything is healthy. That's .167 ampere-hours of draw on the battery. Assuming your commute takes 10 minutes, the alternator only has to supply 1 amp for that time to replenish the battery.

I have a 5 mile commute, and have never had battery issues because of it. I'll venture that 5 mile or less trips are the norm for a great number of people who don't even know what a battery charger is, and who get along just fine.

 

[hinmo24t]

I start my car a few times a day and has a commute time of 6 miles. That's not enough to fully charge the battery. So what I do is recharge it every 3 months or so. I have an exide agm. 24f size.

same here but i havent had to jump mine in the year ihave owned it. i should probably test and charge it because same situation here.

 

[Bumbo]

Starting a car does very little to actually deplete a battery… it’s just a large load for an brief moment. Charges back up pretty fast.

The real problem is when your battery can’t deliver the cranking amps required to start.

 

[BR06run]

I found buy the best battery at Walmart around $90 US is the best choice for my needs, have a problem Walmart's are everywhere.

Walmart ones work good for me. Have used some from Advanced Auto when Walmart didn't have a particular one. Walmart usually has the best price but when I have to buy from Advanced I search for discount coupons. Without the discount coupons you pay a lot more.

 

[CelticRunner]

Walmart ones work good for me. Have used some from Advanced Auto when Walmart didn't have a particular one. Walmart usually has the best price but when I have to buy from Advanced I search for discount coupons. Without the discount coupons you pay a lot more.

Yeah, I think I’m going with Walmart. I never considered that they are everywhere.

 

[radlynx]

That's good to know. Thank you. I guess that's probably why my original Panasonic battery lasted 8 years.

A six mile commute is plenty of time to charge your battery after an engine start. A start draws maybe 300 amps for 2 seconds if everything is healthy. That's .167 ampere-hours of draw on the battery. Assuming your commute takes 10 minutes, the alternator only has to supply 1 amp for that time to replenish the battery.

I have a 5 mile commute, and have never had battery issues because of it. I'll venture that 5 mile or less trips are the norm for a great number of people who don't even know what a battery charger is, and who get along just fine.

 

[L8Shift]

That's good to know. Thank you. I guess that's probably why my original Panasonic battery lasted 8 years.

My OEM Panasonic battery lasted almost ten years, I've never seen a Panasonic car battery at a local auto store shelf.

 

[Bumbo]

My OEM Panasonic battery lasted almost ten years, I've never seen a Panasonic car battery at a local auto store shelf.

That battery is a welcome anomaly in the world of batteries.

Probably available though an OEM channel only for new cars because I haven't seen them either.

 

[AuSeeker]

My OEM Panasonic battery lasted almost ten years, I've never seen a Panasonic car battery at a local auto store shelf.

That battery is a welcome anomaly in the world of batteries.

Probably available though an OEM channel only for new cars because I haven't seen them either.

For the last few years I've looked and looked online and everywhere for a Panasonic battery and from my research they are no longer available in the USA, but they are still available in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world.

 

[hinmo24t]

i have an ac delco 24f i believe. heard its a good battery from coworker (we're in electrical industry but im a finance guy) they said it might be undersized but quality (what she said anyway lol)

 

[ROTC@CU]

I just replaced my 2007's Panasonic. 12 years. What a heck of a battery.

 

[Narat_524]

If you want a high quality AGM, and you can wait a month to receive it, there's a group buy on NorthStar (Made in USA) batteries:

**Northstar Battery - Group Buy 9.0**

 

[Burt]

I've installed 3 Bosch batteries over the last few years. Two in my F250 diesel and one in the 4runner. Still going strong, no issues at all. They can be found at Pep Boys.

 

[jola7]

Odyssey

I use an Odyssey battery, expensive but supposed to last for at least 10 years. 'm on the 5 & no issues yet, but did need spacer.

jola7

 

[jola7]

Odyssey

I use an Odyssey battery, expensive -$300- but supposed to last for at least 10 years. I'm on the 5th & no issues yet, but did need spacer.

jola7

 

[Decipher]

I can attest to the crap Toyota batteries.

I have a 7 year battery that’s bad after under 4 years. They refuse to warranty it unless they install it. Cool, they prorate the cost of a new battery but they screw me by making me come back and pay for installation which takes literally 5 minutes every few years. I’ll just buy a NAPA or Costco battery and save money putting it on myself.


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