Whats the best battery these days
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Krayziekid
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Well that sucks. Guess Odyssey is a good place to start looking now. Since they are the same battery from one manufacturer, I am assuming the Odyssey 31M is the same as the Diehard Platinum 31M that so many people use. As in same dimensions and stuff?
Still got the original Panasonic in my '08 4Runner, BUT had to replace both(2) batteries in my F250 diesel. The Interstates in the F250 did not even last a year.
Found the Bosch S5 batteries on sale and that diesel cranks over every time with ease. Bosch does have a AGM if you require.
Found the Bosch S5 batteries on sale and that diesel cranks over every time with ease. Bosch does have a AGM if you require.
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Same in every single way except the colors of the casing, and of course the Odyssey name brand mark-up. A couple years back, identical DH Platinum AGM's could be had for about 2/3's the retail of the same battery branded as Odyssey. Seems to be not so much the case anymore?
Krayziekid
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Good to know. I really wanted one of those 31M Diehards, but now I guess I'll go with the Odyssey. Really like the idea of having the dedicated posts and the two accessory posts. Might stop by my local sears to see if they have any left in stock though.
Good luck. Be aware its an extremely heavy battery and it is a tight fit, if you find one. I had to readjust my front coilvers a bit after putting in this battery and a winch.
4thgenblake
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Duralast gold with 710 CCA I believe. Built to last.. Duralast 
If you have a Batteries Plus by you, they sell the X2Power batteries. Northstar (the split from Odyssey) makes them. Look exactly the same. 10% off coupon if you order online for in-store pickup, and there is a $30 rebate right now.
Krayziekid
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Damn, my fronts aren't adjustable. Guess I might just go with a slightly smaller battery as opposed to the 31M. Maybe the 34R then.
I believe I saw in another thread that the stock battery is 60, and the 31m is 75. so we're talking 15 pounds.
Krayziekid
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Hmmm interesting. So after doing more research it seems the 31M would probably be overkill for me, both size and weight wise, but I really like the thought of having a bigger battery in general, especially one with additional posts for accessories. The Odyssey 34M AGM l found looks to be a winner. I don't know much about batteries, so what do you think?
Edit: Crap nevermind. I realized the posts are backwards for us and I would have to redo the wires...Damn
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flipflopnfly
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I was looking at Optima Blue Top. Spec sheet from Optima for the Blue Top - http://d26maze4pb6to3.cloudfront.net/optimabatteries/9513/4583/5023/BLUETOP_Full_Specs_Sheet.pdf
Blue Top is the marine AGM battery, has the dual posts. D34M or D27M are dual purpose, starting and deep cycle. Both fit in the OEM plastic battery tray. I like the marine screwdown connections.
Blue Top is the marine AGM battery, has the dual posts. D34M or D27M are dual purpose, starting and deep cycle. Both fit in the OEM plastic battery tray. I like the marine screwdown connections.
The optima blue tops are identical to the yellows but a marine style. Tough son of a guns.....
noshortcuts
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Update: Lasted exactly 3 years and they won't replace under warranty because it says "need charge" and not "defective" when they test it.
chaz
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odyssey 34r pc1500 34R-PC1500T - Odyssey battery
Nervo19
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I still have the original Panasonic battery in the 2008 at 133,000 miles!
I had a yellow top Duralast in my 2000 last winter. I think it was just under two years old. One snow day when it was about 10 degrees I did donuts off road and the battery split and spilled all its contents. Autozone replaced it for free. They are not yellow on top anymore which messes up my Fisher Price theme under the hood.
I had an Optima red battery in my '89 for two years. Hint: Tacoma World has a great on line coupon for Advance Auto. I got it for 40% off ordering it on line and picking it up in the store. It went bad this summer but they have a three year warranty. It was replaced for free.
I do really like buying batteries from Autozone or Advance because they are everywhere and open more hours than Costco. Their computers remember the warranty.
I had a yellow top Duralast in my 2000 last winter. I think it was just under two years old. One snow day when it was about 10 degrees I did donuts off road and the battery split and spilled all its contents. Autozone replaced it for free. They are not yellow on top anymore which messes up my Fisher Price theme under the hood.
I had an Optima red battery in my '89 for two years. Hint: Tacoma World has a great on line coupon for Advance Auto. I got it for 40% off ordering it on line and picking it up in the store. It went bad this summer but they have a three year warranty. It was replaced for free.
I do really like buying batteries from Autozone or Advance because they are everywhere and open more hours than Costco. Their computers remember the warranty.
Rodtheviking
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I went with this, its the same as the Deka Intimidator for a lot less.
AGM type
Super Start Platinum 34RPLT - Battery | O'Reilly Auto Parts
AGM type
Super Start Platinum 34RPLT - Battery | O'Reilly Auto Parts
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