Replacement battery
Racer
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From: york south carolina
you need some sort of battery backup. if you totally loose power you could end up with all sorts of failure let alone reprogramming they make some that plug into your obd connector. this is what i use and it worked great. my second suggestion is agm battery might be nicer in the long run but what ever you choose have a battery with a handle is a real nice plus because the oem does not have that and you will need a strap to get it out.
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Just replaced the original battery in my '14 a couple of weeks ago. Went with another AC Delco that was the same as the original. i figured if the original battery lasted 5 years, it can't be all that bad.
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you need some sort of battery backup. if you totally loose power you could end up with all sorts of failure let alone reprogramming they make some that plug into your obd connector. this is what i use and it worked great. my second suggestion is agm battery might be nicer in the long run but what ever you choose have a battery with a handle is a real nice plus because the oem does not have that and you will need a strap to get it out.
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I would recommend an AC-Delco 42 based on my selling and warranting thousands of auto/truck/equipment batteries for over 16 years when I owned/operated my auto parts stores.
Personally, I'd be more concerned with that front license plate holder than the battery.
Personally, I'd be more concerned with that front license plate holder than the battery.
Last edited by Kevin A Jones; Apr 21, 2019 at 10:18 AM.
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Safety Car
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From: Oro Valley Arizona
Just the Facts
Go to a large battery factory. What will you find? Batteries being produced under a dozen different brand names. All exactly the same construction. Buy a rated battery from a source you trust. You'll be good to go. 
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by f1reb1rd
you need some sort of battery backup. if you totally loose power you could end up with all sorts of failure let alone reprogramming they make some that plug into your obd connector. this is what i use and it worked great. my second suggestion is agm battery might be nicer in the long run but what ever you choose have a battery with a handle is a real nice plus because the oem does not have that and you will need a strap to get it out.
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https://www.corvettemods.com/C7-Corv...SABEgLQXvD_BwE — should have came with the car in most states
Also the ACDelco and DieHard are probably both made by Johnson Controls — just be sure it’s AGM and you should be good
Last edited by awright2009; Apr 21, 2019 at 01:13 PM.
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From: Visalia CA
you need some sort of battery backup. if you totally loose power you could end up with all sorts of failure let alone reprogramming they make some that plug into your obd connector. this is what i use and it worked great. my second suggestion is agm battery might be nicer in the long run but what ever you choose have a battery with a handle is a real nice plus because the oem does not have that and you will need a strap to get it out.
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From: Marana, Arizona
I replaced mine a couple months ago with an Interstate from Costco. No issues. Also, no issues with reprogramming. I did have to lower and raise my vert top and then re-index the windows. That took all of 30 seconds.
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So in short, just because brand "A" and brand "B" batteries are made in the same factory certainly doesn't mean they are the same batteries, in fact they most always are not.
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From: Chesterfield Twp., Michigan
Optima H6 yellow top. I just replaced the original battery in my 2014 with one. They are pricey and hard to find but you can order one direct from the manufacturer. No core charge and free delivery. Also no sales tax so up to you to report it on your state tax return. They are heavy, 54 lbs. That means more lead. Based upon my experience buying higher lead content batteries for my boat (Trojan brand), I would not be surprised to get 10+ years from the Optima.
https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...6.2L&find=find
https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...6.2L&find=find
Safety Car
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From: Oro Valley Arizona
Hmm?
I've been to several battery factories (as I stated above, was a battery distributor for years) and while they may manufacture batteries under different band names they are typically not the same construction, but made to particular brand name's price point and specifications.
So in short, just because brand "A" and brand "B" batteries are made in the same factory certainly doesn't mean they are the same batteries, in fact they most always are not.
So in short, just because brand "A" and brand "B" batteries are made in the same factory certainly doesn't mean they are the same batteries, in fact they most always are not.
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From: Jacksonville FL
I agree, best warranty I could find. 42 months free replacement. Installed by GM Dealer.