Replacement batteries?
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From: Brighton, MI
If you google "optima battery quality decline" you get thousands of hits from various forums. Apparently it was about 3 or so years ago that people started noticing it. Maybe they are still fine, maybe not, but with so many alternatives out there, why take the chance, especially given how expensive they are.
Right now I'm leaning toward Odyssey.
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I replaced my original factory battery (which lasted 9 years) with an ever start maxx from Walmart. I put it in in November of 2012. Cranks great now but it hasn't been in long enough for me to speak of its longevity. It is cheaper than most I will say that. I also read a lot of different places that the batteries from Costco (Kirkland signature) are supposed to be very good. Most sites had them rated #1.
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That's going to be true of any battery. AGMs are supposed to be better in this regard but all batteries have a self-discharge over time. The parasitic draw on modern vehicles is another big factor - clocks, security systems, aftermarket sound systems, ECU/GEM, etc. It's a mystery why manufacturers don't include an outboard charger/maintainer, it would likely save a ton of money on warranty service. A cheaper battery maintained properly will last as long or longer than a top of the line model that is neglected.
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I don't think the OP needs to worry about this, as it is his wife's daily driver.
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That's going to be true of any battery. AGMs are supposed to be better in this regard but all batteries have a self-discharge over time. The parasitic draw on modern vehicles is another big factor - clocks, security systems, aftermarket sound systems, ECU/GEM, etc. It's a mystery why manufacturers don't include an outboard charger/maintainer, it would likely save a ton of money on warranty service. A cheaper battery maintained properly will last as long or longer than a top of the line model that is neglected.
we replaced a LOT of optimas under warranty for guys who put them in their summer cars and hot rods.
just my experience with them.
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