2025 battery thread (I need a new one)

[VortecJeep]

My Yellow Top Optima in my 4.0 TJ with a July 2014 sticker is weak to start and very weak with my Warn winch.
I want to replace it.
What’s the recommended battery these days?

 

[CasterTroy]

I went thru 3 yellow tops in 2017 (BAD CELL) before I just asked for an AGM that's been in the Jeep since then

 

[shawn]

Walmart 2 year replacement. 3 year if you're feeling wealthy.

 

[Noel]

I went thru 3 yellow tops in 2017 (BAD CELL) before I just asked for an AGM that's been in the Jeep since then

Title clearly says 2025, not 2017 lol

 

[CasterTroy]

Title clearly says 2025, not 2017 lol

I generally do not follow directions hence why my Mac and cheese can't be replicated (that, and my memory is the second shortest thing on me) so I can't remember how I did it the time before

 

[skyhighZJ]

Every time this comes up:

-Optima isn’t good anymore
-Buy something stoopid$$$
-buy a Walmart battery and expect to replace it like anything else with the 3 yr warranty.

\\ end thread.

 

[Shreddinlettuce]

I’ve had 2 optima’s die under warranty but there’s a brand called banshee on Amazon with a built in hygrometer ball (green ball floats= good) that are serviceable (have caps to drain and refill acid)

Amazon.com

 

[rabb11d]

I buy blem batteries from local battery store. We have two near statesville. 6 month guarantee but it only cost $60. Last ones lasted 4 years.

 

[JSJJ388]

I buy blem batteries from local battery store. We have two near statesville. 6 month guarantee but it only cost $60. Last ones lasted 4 years.

What stores? I'll go to statesville for that kind of deal!

 

[UTfball68]

I buy OEM Motorcraft…usually only have to replace one time within the 200-250k I own the vehicle.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Rural King AGMs are $170 and are made by Exide I believe. And now there’s a Rural King in Conover.

 

[DSM Turbos]

Costco! Intestate batteries, easy return policy, 3 years warranty, and you can get AGM ones also

 

[rabb11d]

What stores? I'll go to statesville for that kind of deal!

cliff day battery and just batteries in Mooresville.
Just call ahead and make sure they have the size you are looking for.

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

Rural King AGMs are $170 and are made by Exide I believe. And now there’s a Rural King in Conover.

They are super competitive on regular batteries too

 

[Hokie_YJ]

I put a O’reilly’s group 34 marine AGM in my LJ and also on my tractor. Exact same specs as their normal Group 34 AGM, but $90 cheaper. And it has an extra set of 5/16” studs on the top for accessories. I’ve been happy with them so far.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...m-group-size-34m-top-post-battery/ssbj/34magm

 

[shawn]

They are super competitive on regular batteries too

That's cheap as shit.

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[Pless]

The Interstate battery here sells blems for around 50, I have had hit or miss luck with them. I finally quit buying them.

Everything i have now has a Walmart or Rural King battery in it. Some of them are 2-3 years old at least and so far so good.

I bought a battery the other day from Amazon. It's an AGM, time will tell if it's worth a hoot, but no core, and the convenience of having it come to the door step was nice.

Weize Platinum AGM Battery BCI Group 94R - 12v 80ah H7 Size 94R Automotive Battery, 140RC, 850CCA, 36 Months Warranty https://a.co/d/gEZtLnh

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

That's cheap as shit.

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I've only purchased marine batteries from them, but they've lasted a few years now in different capacities.

Now that there's one nearby, I'll shop then for most batteries against Walmart

 

[jeepinmatt]

That's cheap as shit.

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I’ve had quite a few through the years and they have been as good as anything else.

 

[grapehead]

I run duracells from Sam's in almost everything, they have been reliable whether the vehicle gets driven daily or quarterly.

 

[untchabl]

Got an Advance Auto AGM in the buggy. Typically there is an Advance somewhat close to the wheeling spots, so not a big hassle to exchange if it dies under warranty.

Otherwise I've had good luck with Interstate batteries in all my other vehicles.

 

[shawn]

Don't waste your money on a Duralast AGM. Two years old, won't start the truck after it sits overnight.

 

[rcalexander105]

Parts store AGM or Interstate from Costco

 

[jeepinmatt]

Don't waste your money on a Duralast AGM. Two years old, won't start the truck after it sits overnight.

Sounds like a warranty at least. Aren’t those 3 years?

 

[VortecJeep]

I put a O’reilly’s group 34 marine AGM in my LJ and also on my tractor. Exact same specs as their normal Group 34 AGM, but $90 cheaper. And it has an extra set of 5/16” studs on the top for accessories. I’ve been happy with them so far.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...m-group-size-34m-top-post-battery/ssbj/34magm

I ended up going with this one.
Funny thing is by ordering it from their website and having them deliver it next day for free, I saved 15%.
Only difference I saw was it only had a 1 year warranty vs a 3 year warranty.