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I purchased a'02 base Corvette in Nov. of '11. I didn't much know about the issue of the variable parasitic drain on the C5s. As a result, I found the car wouldn't start after 2 weeks. I recharged the battery with my Optimate charger, and all is well. I started to investigate batteries and come to find out:
1. the battery in the car is a Group 75 ACDelco 75-60. It only has an RC of 90 min. It was probably put in in '11.
2. I can't find any flooded or AGM Group 75 batteries that are rated @120min.
3. I can find Group 78 AGM batteries that are rated @115-120 mins.
What I don't know is will a group 78 battery fit in the battery box of an '02 C5? The big 3: AAP(autocraft AGM), Autozone(Duralast Platinum) and ORileyAP sell AGM batteries in the $150-180 price range. I guess the other question is whether I should ditch the battery that is currently in my C5?
Thanks for helping out a rookie on a topic that has probably had a lot written about it.
Mike
1. the battery in the car is a Group 75 ACDelco 75-60. It only has an RC of 90 min. It was probably put in in '11.
2. I can't find any flooded or AGM Group 75 batteries that are rated @120min.
3. I can find Group 78 AGM batteries that are rated @115-120 mins.
What I don't know is will a group 78 battery fit in the battery box of an '02 C5? The big 3: AAP(autocraft AGM), Autozone(Duralast Platinum) and ORileyAP sell AGM batteries in the $150-180 price range. I guess the other question is whether I should ditch the battery that is currently in my C5?
Thanks for helping out a rookie on a topic that has probably had a lot written about it.
Mike
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I have had great success/luck with Oreilly batteries myself. I think I paid in the 120 price range, maybe a little more.
I had one on my truck that lasted 10 years before it crapped out.
I had one on my truck that lasted 10 years before it crapped out.
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I have a Redtop in my '03 as well. I don't know how old it is as it came with the car when I bought it. It's given me no issues, yet. But if I know I'm not going to be running it for 5+ days (personal preference) I hook up my Battery Tender Plus and think nothing more about it.
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I'm currently running a Sears DieHard Platinum in mine - been in there for about three years and no issues. Had an Optima Red Top in there before that and it last just a month past the three year period. In a previous C5 ran an Optima Red Top in it for over 7 years with no problems.
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I put a new red top Optima in my coupe last fall, it didn't last 4 months. I put a Delco in and have had no problems. The Delco came out of a wreck we tore apart. I have no idea how old it is.
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Quick related question; When you take the battery out in there anything other then the clock that needs to be reset? I know to remember the code, so good there, what about the tire sensors etc. Thank you
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Just radio security code if activated. Other than that okey to go. would wait 5 min before hooking up the battery to let computer clear properly. Battery cables positive on first then negative to limit sparking.
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Here is the battery you need and yes it fit in my 2004 c5.Only downside is the cost and it weighs 53 lbs.I still use a CTEK 3300 tender.http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinu...p-02850090000P
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Here is the battery you need and yes it fit in my 2004 c5.Only downside is the cost and it weighs 53 lbs.I still use a CTEK 3300 tender.http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinu...p-02850090000P
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I read a report a long time ago where the #1 rated batteries were AutoZone and Walmart, which I've used with good success. I also want to point out that the battery in my '03 Z is a 14 year old Optima Red Top. I took it out of my previous C5 and out it in this car when I got it. The Z's original GM battery I put in my truck and it didn't last a year.
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Usually just clock, HUD-setting and radio (if locked).
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Here is the battery you need and yes it fit in my 2004 c5.Only downside is the cost and it weighs 53 lbs.I still use a CTEK 3300 tender.http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinu...p-02850090000P
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Note: While AGM batteries are good (shock resistance, spill proof, etc) they are NOT "gel cells" or "gel" type batteries.