Alright what's everyone using for a battery these days? I'd like to go with an optima but I'm aware you have to cut up your tray. I'm looking at something better than the factory ford piece, mine has 'held up' but it only cranked 'well' for the first 6 months of owning it.
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Your Ford battery only cranked well for the first 6 months? That's seems WAY short, time wise. A replacement Ford battery should serve as well as the original.
No need to cut up a battery tray to run an optima. You just need a special hold down is all because of the 6 pack design of the optima.
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Odyssey > Optima
I wouldn't bother with Optima. I've been running Duralast for years with no issues.
I run a motor craft they have always worked great. I got 9 years out of my last battery.
I got mine at Firestone. Check for coupons on their website as well.
Interstate battery from Costco for about $100.
Interstate makes the batteries for Costco with a really good warranty to boot. And they’re like $100 bucks as stated above
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the Optima should come with an adapter that works for a hold down, never had to cut up my tray but I went through a bunch of red tops and won't buy another one.
I've had 3 motorcraft batteries in my 2012 F150 (OE + 2 replacements) and they all have issues with the positive terminal leaking, cant really say I recommend them anymore. At this point I buy the cheapest battery with a 3 year free replacement because you can usually kill one in 2-3 years in FL. Just make sure to deep cycle it once or twice right before the 3 years and usually it won't recover
I've had 3 motorcraft batteries in my 2012 F150 (OE + 2 replacements) and they all have issues with the positive terminal leaking, cant really say I recommend them anymore. At this point I buy the cheapest battery with a 3 year free replacement because you can usually kill one in 2-3 years in FL. Just make sure to deep cycle it once or twice right before the 3 years and usually it won't recover
The terminators can have some of the most beautiful engine bays on the planet.....so looks matter. Some of the batteries recommended would stick out like a sore thumb, so cosmetics will be a factor to a lot of owners.
I've always had a motorcraft BXT59 because it goes with my engine bay like peanut butter n jelly. The performance has been fine and I've not had one leak. Doubtful I would ever change.
I've always had a motorcraft BXT59 because it goes with my engine bay like peanut butter n jelly. The performance has been fine and I've not had one leak. Doubtful I would ever change.
they also sell black plastic battery covers that look pretty decent but I can understand not wanting a battery with a bright yellow top in there.
we recently had an Odyssey rep out trying to sell our fleet and those things are damned impressive (to go with the damned big weight and price tag)
I am running Odysseys in everything but the bike nowadays. I have a Braille 15# in the bike. The Odysseys may be heavy but over 900 CCA it spins the motor. 3year free replacement too. The one in my truck is 5 years and going as strong as day1
Interesting, I will research the odyssey then. I had an optima in my '02 z06 and it crapped out fast, really pissed me off for the price tag.
With the the terminator, I've always had a batteryminder 1510 with the high frequency desulfation and temperature sensor on 24/7 with the quick disconnect. I think regardless of battery, cars that sit a lot, and these typically do....you need a quality maintenance charger on from day 1 of buying the battery.
When I bought my car in 2010, it had a optima battery in it. I replaced it with a motorcraft...
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I’ve heard nothing but positive things about Odyssey batteries. When I relocate my battery to the trunk I’ll probably get one then.
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