Need Battery
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Las Vegas Nevada
Need Battery
I know this has been covered numerous times. What type of batt would be best. I want one of the dry cell types. I remember one was more recommended that the other. Mine has finally passed away!
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Pro
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Bucks County Pa
Battery Recomendation
Below are the considerations I believe should be considered in your choice.
1, Adequate Capacity
2, Sealed so as not to outgas and create corosion.
3, Fits Right
4, Good Warranty.
5, Fresh Date of Manufacture, and fully charged
6, Good Dealer Support in case of the rare defect.
7, If you are in a hot climate, get a hot climate model.
There are many that fit the above criteria, but I can not emphasize enough, if the car sits more than a few days at a time, get and use a proper battery maintainer, that is able to handle whatever battery you get.
As I've said before in many posts my choice when I had to replace the battery in my 03 was an AC Delco Sealed type. It came with a 50 month free replacement, and up to 7 yrs remainder pro rated. I've had it a year now and no problems. Others will say different and have their reasons.
Good Luck
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 431
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From: North Las Vegas Nevada
Hi, There is no "Dry Cell", battery for cars yet except the Lithion Ion used in the Hybrids. You are probably thinking about the AGM type such as the Optima Red or Yellow type. You are in a Hot Climate so you want a battery made for and well suited for a hot climate. Basically any battery will suffice, but there are choices that are somewhat better from some points of view.
Below are the considerations I believe should be considered in your choice.
1, Adequate Capacity
2, Sealed so as not to outgas and create corosion.
3, Fits Right
4, Good Warranty.
5, Fresh Date of Manufacture, and fully charged
6, Good Dealer Support in case of the rare defect.
7, If you are in a hot climate, get a hot climate model.
There are many that fit the above criteria, but I can not emphasize enough, if the car sits more than a few days at a time, get and use a proper battery maintainer, that is able to handle whatever battery you get.
As I've said before in many posts my choice when I had to replace the battery in my 03 was an AC Delco Sealed type. It came with a 50 month free replacement, and up to 7 yrs remainder pro rated. I've had it a year now and no problems. Others will say different and have their reasons.
Good Luck
Below are the considerations I believe should be considered in your choice.
1, Adequate Capacity
2, Sealed so as not to outgas and create corosion.
3, Fits Right
4, Good Warranty.
5, Fresh Date of Manufacture, and fully charged
6, Good Dealer Support in case of the rare defect.
7, If you are in a hot climate, get a hot climate model.
There are many that fit the above criteria, but I can not emphasize enough, if the car sits more than a few days at a time, get and use a proper battery maintainer, that is able to handle whatever battery you get.
As I've said before in many posts my choice when I had to replace the battery in my 03 was an AC Delco Sealed type. It came with a 50 month free replacement, and up to 7 yrs remainder pro rated. I've had it a year now and no problems. Others will say different and have their reasons.
Good Luck
I am gonna do a Batt Tender as well!Thanks so much!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: eastern NC
The Exide Orbital is another option in AGM batteries. I have them in four of my vehicles and have had excellent service from them. The oldest is in the C5 and it's at least 5 years old.
I have always had good service from Delco's in the past, but have had two Delco, side terminal batteries leak on me in recent years. One in our C4 and one in the C5. Both were a mess to clean up, but needless to say, the C5 could have been very expensive had I not caught it in time.
Good luck... GUSTO
I have always had good service from Delco's in the past, but have had two Delco, side terminal batteries leak on me in recent years. One in our C4 and one in the C5. Both were a mess to clean up, but needless to say, the C5 could have been very expensive had I not caught it in time.
Good luck... GUSTO
Drifting
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,917
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From: Southern NH
The Exide Orbital is another option in AGM batteries. I have them in four of my vehicles and have had excellent service from them. The oldest is in the C5 and it's at least 5 years old.
I have always had good service from Delco's in the past, but have had two Delco, side terminal batteries leak on me in recent years. One in our C4 and one in the C5. Both were a mess to clean up, but needless to say, the C5 could have been very expensive had I not caught it in time.
Good luck... GUSTO
I have always had good service from Delco's in the past, but have had two Delco, side terminal batteries leak on me in recent years. One in our C4 and one in the C5. Both were a mess to clean up, but needless to say, the C5 could have been very expensive had I not caught it in time.
Good luck... GUSTO
Same here. When I was looking I found the Exide Orbital to be a good AGM battery at a reasonable price. I paid $129 at NTB about 2 years ago.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
Get A Battery Tender
If you don't daily drive your C5 daily, get a battery maintainer. I use it anytime my car sits for longer than 3 days.
Especially with Red Tops, they loose charge easily and it hurts the battery if it gets drained to the point of needing a jump-start or charging to start.
Especially with Red Tops, they loose charge easily and it hurts the battery if it gets drained to the point of needing a jump-start or charging to start.