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Old Nov 11, 2024 | 11:39 AM
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What 's a good AGM Battery for a 96 these days?
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Keep in mind that you can not use one of the ones that has both top and side posts on a C4. I think all years but for sure a 96. Optima has been the standard in the AGM battery's for the last 30 years. I Have at least one that is close to 20 years old. I have also had some that have failed in less than a year. One advantage they have is they are easy to find. Most everybody has them. If you have one go dead be sure to hook it up to another Battery and charge them both.
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Originally Posted by Gale Banks 80'
If you have one go dead be sure to hook it up to another Battery and charge them both.
Vs just using a smart charger with the option to select AGM? My Noco chargers do lead, AGM and lithium.
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What 's a good AGM Battery for a 96 these days?
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I used to love the Optima batteries but the last ones I bought weren't worth the price, in my opinion. However, I have had an Odyssey in my CanAm for many years and it works great.
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Originally Posted by Gale Banks 80'
Keep in mind that you can not use one of the ones that has both top and side posts on a C4. I think all years but for sure a 96. Optima has been the standard in the AGM battery's for the last 30 years. I Have at least one that is close to 20 years old. I have also had some that have failed in less than a year. One advantage they have is they are easy to find. Most everybody has them. If you have one go dead be sure to hook it up to another Battery and charge them both.
you can’t? I’ve had a dual post optima in my C4 since 2007.

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Well it's pretty tight for a 96. The computer and cruise servo are above the battery. Anyways I bought an Interstate; $100 at Costco.
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