Need New Battery
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Need New Battery
Guys and Gals my battery seems to be getting weak. My C6 is almost 3 years old with about 34000 miles. Still loving it! 
Any suggestions on where to go in the Houston/Cypress TX area. The dealer? Any battery shop?
Will removing /replacing the battery require resetting any onboard systems? I have the 2LT. No seat memory etc.
Thanks!
Any suggestions on where to go in the Houston/Cypress TX area. The dealer? Any battery shop?
Will removing /replacing the battery require resetting any onboard systems? I have the 2LT. No seat memory etc.
Thanks!
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Guys and Gals my battery seems to be getting weak. My C6 is almost 3 years old with about 34000 miles. Still loving it!
Any suggestions on where to go in the Houston/Cypress TX area. The dealer? Any battery shop?
Will removing /replacing the battery require resetting any onboard systems? I have the 2LT. No seat memory etc.
Thanks!
Any suggestions on where to go in the Houston/Cypress TX area. The dealer? Any battery shop?
Will removing /replacing the battery require resetting any onboard systems? I have the 2LT. No seat memory etc.
Thanks!
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I just replaced my original, factory battery after 3+ years of problem free service. I just used a conventional battery and not an Optima.
I know Optima batteries are popular here on the forum and I'm sure they make an excellent battery. Surprisingly, both a mechanic I know and trust and the guys at the auto parts store (where they sell Optima batteries) didn't feel the Optima battery was worth the extra cost. They didn't feel the Optima would provide any better service than a conventional battery. I wasn't trying to save a few dollars I just figured I got great service from my conventional battery...there was no need to change.
I know Optima batteries are popular here on the forum and I'm sure they make an excellent battery. Surprisingly, both a mechanic I know and trust and the guys at the auto parts store (where they sell Optima batteries) didn't feel the Optima battery was worth the extra cost. They didn't feel the Optima would provide any better service than a conventional battery. I wasn't trying to save a few dollars I just figured I got great service from my conventional battery...there was no need to change.
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Ok, I give up. Don't try to save any money..get absolutely the most expensive battery you can find, because if its more expensive then it must be better.
Or go to Costco and get a perfectly good one for $ 49.95.
Or go to Costco and get a perfectly good one for $ 49.95.
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I just replaced my original, factory battery after 3+ years of problem free service. I just used a conventional battery and not an Optima.
I know Optima batteries are popular here on the forum and I'm sure they make an excellent battery. Surprisingly, both a mechanic I know and trust and the guys at the auto parts store (where they sell Optima batteries) didn't feel the Optima battery was worth the extra cost. They didn't feel the Optima would provide any better service than a conventional battery. I wasn't trying to save a few dollars I just figured I got great service from my conventional battery...there was no need to change.
I know Optima batteries are popular here on the forum and I'm sure they make an excellent battery. Surprisingly, both a mechanic I know and trust and the guys at the auto parts store (where they sell Optima batteries) didn't feel the Optima battery was worth the extra cost. They didn't feel the Optima would provide any better service than a conventional battery. I wasn't trying to save a few dollars I just figured I got great service from my conventional battery...there was no need to change.
Our experience with Optima's in boats was negative. Most did not last as long as a good Sears battery. My 05 is one month short of 4 years . I intend to go with a Sears Platinum (not cheap, they now go for close to $200) when the time comes.
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I bought a new battery at O'Reilly's Auto Parts last Fall. I checked Autozone, Advance, Sears, Sam's Club and Costco, and although they had the correct "Series" battery, they didn't have the same CCA as the OE Delco (they may have one now). The battery at O'Reilly's not only had enough CCA, it had a better warranty than the Optima. Retail, it was about $85.00. They gave me a military discount and it was only $70.00. Great deal.
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CCA (Cold Cranking Amperes) tends to get over-sold. Remember back a few years (OK a few decades) when the recommendation was that the CCA should be equal to or greater than the cubic inch displacement of the engine?
To get more CCA, you need more plate AREA in the battery, so that means more plates, hence thinner plates, which ends up inducing less durability and less resistance to shorting through the plate separator envelopes. Maybe this is why the high CCA OEM Delco's only last about three years.
To get more CCA, you need more plate AREA in the battery, so that means more plates, hence thinner plates, which ends up inducing less durability and less resistance to shorting through the plate separator envelopes. Maybe this is why the high CCA OEM Delco's only last about three years.
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CCA (Cold Cranking Amperes) tends to get over-sold. Remember back a few years (OK a few decades) when the recommendation was that the CCA should be equal to or greater than the cubic inch displacement of the engine?
To get more CCA, you need more plate AREA in the battery, so that means more plates, hence thinner plates, which ends up inducing less durability and less resistance to shorting through the plate separator envelopes. Maybe this is why the high CCA OEM Delco's only last about three years.
To get more CCA, you need more plate AREA in the battery, so that means more plates, hence thinner plates, which ends up inducing less durability and less resistance to shorting through the plate separator envelopes. Maybe this is why the high CCA OEM Delco's only last about three years.
And CCA is measured at 0 degrees F, now I'd love to know how many here have ever started their Vettes when the battery and engine are at 0 degrees F.
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