Best Battery For The Cold
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Best Battery For The Cold
Alright, so I went out to the truck this morning and she was having a hard time starting. I know that the battery is going so I am suspecting that this is the case. I was just wondering what battery you all recommend when it comes to the cold. I know that the CCA are really important and was wondering what works from experience.
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Well i would get on with at least 675 cca what i run in the 351 and my dad has one with like 800 or something like that cca so taht matter for surely and it sure makes a difference having more cca he has a 302 as well
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CCA stands for 'cold cranking amps'. Get the battery with the highest cca rating that will fit in the battery tray. A few minutes on the phone should give you a good canvas of what is available in your area. These will also be the most expensive batteries so price may be a factor if the budget is tight.
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My son install audio system, lights and accessories in trucks and cars. He always tell me that Optima "red top" battery is the best. It is a sealed unit and the lead plates constructions are different that the "traditional" which withstands vibration much better.
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Optima batteries in my area are twice the price and have no better warranty or expected life in the cold (according to the Optima dealer). By cold I mean it was -15F 2 days ago.
There are only 3 manufacturers of car "traditional" car batteries outside of Optima. Personally, I didn't go with the Optima and haven't regretted it one bit.
There are only 3 manufacturers of car "traditional" car batteries outside of Optima. Personally, I didn't go with the Optima and haven't regretted it one bit.
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BlueOvalFitter,
I never thought to look at consumer reports. Thanks for the heads up. I will have to start comparing the cca's of those batteries to see what one will be the best for me. Thanks for all of the info guys,
~jstnromero
I never thought to look at consumer reports. Thanks for the heads up. I will have to start comparing the cca's of those batteries to see what one will be the best for me. Thanks for all of the info guys,
~jstnromero
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Just dropped a Walmart battery into my '05. Out here in the desert batteries dont last very long, so decided 3yrs was enough for the stock one. They had a 850cca that was smaller in size than the HD battery that came with the truck. About $70 and 9yr warranty with 3yr free replacement.