what batteries are you guys using?

[JaguarS4R]

my yellow top optima took a dump, I've had it on a trickle charger always but last week I noticed that the trickle got disconnected so it was no longer charging which was probably about a month without charging. once I connected it back up, the trickle started flashing after a couple of hours orange which meant bad battery.I thought the yellow tops were meant to be completely discharged and were able to recharge like a deep cell? so anyways if I do need a new battery, will I be fine with an AutoZone battery or should I get another optima? I have a 97 cobra with a vortech, meth, hid's and more random things, no sound system, just aftermarket radio, those are some of the parts listed that can potentially strain the battery

 

[robb15033]

Overall not happy at all with my Red Top. I have a Champion in place of it right now, working normally.Blue Top or way high cranking amps Red would be my next consideration. The Redtop is a low level entree level style.

 

[JaguarS4R]

will I be fine with a AutoZone duralast battery though?

 

[bumsoil]

I have a old les shawb battery in my car from the previous owner. My next battery will probably be a motorcraft.

 

[WZL 96]

I have a Duralast Gold (Autozone) in mine and its been fine for several years now. I work at Advance Auto now and I know our Gold batteries have a 3 year free replacement warranty and like a 7 year pro rated warranty.

 

[COBRA97SVT]

I have a old les shawb battery in my car from the previous owner. My next battery will probably be a motorcraft.

This guy! I had a motorcraft last over 10 years in my 97 f150. So when the red top that was in the car started its shit, thats what I put in the cobra too.

 

[THE RED 1]

Walmart everstart maxx

 

[STAMPEDE3]

will I be fine with a AutoZone duralast battery though?

Yes,
You will be fine with any battery from any major chain.

 

[Helomech74]

I use Braille batteries in my cars currently. My street/strip car runs a B2317 and my drag car uses a B129. They are pricey (much cheaper then a Lithium Ion battery), but still lightweight and reliable.

 

[98$vt]

I use an optima red top, I donno if its relevant but I had a duralast gold in my blazer and 4 wheeled the crap out of it. Listened to music all the time with my subs, it fell thru my fenders and I ran it over (I had no inner fenders) and lasted around 5 years with my beating the crap out of it and in the Arizona heat. Cheap and durable. I would buy another in a heartbeat. But the red top I got for free brand new so I'm using that and haven't had any problems in 2 years

 

[Noreast]

I use a ford battery

 

[2DXTRM]

Motorcraft here.

 

[HandsomeRob]

Optima Yellow top here. Had it for 1.5 Years. Been on Battery Tender for the entire time. Car has no engine in it. Lol

 

[JW03]

there are only three companies that make car batteries. East Penn, Johnson Controls, and Exide.

Johnson Controls makes Optima. Made in Mexico. Made excellent batteries... 8 years ago.

East Penn is made in America.They have an AGM battery such as an Optima, but is made with a flat plate design which allows for more lead coverage than the spiral cell Optima. It is also generally $40-$50 less expensive. they come typically with a straight 3 year replacement warranty. I have used them with absolutely no issues