What battery did you switch to?

[NeedForGreen]

Its time for a new battery. I dont need a crazy battery, but want better over stock and one that fits like stock.
Autozone has an Odyssey but it weighs 41 lbs. so that's out.
Advanced has a Diehard AGM at 31 lbs.

I see a lot go with XSP-D4700
Do you need anything else for it? Does it fit good? Some said it won't fit with the battery cover on.

Recommendations?

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[rhexis]

Its time for a new battery. I dont need a crazy battery, but want better over stock and one that fits like stock.
Autozone has an Odyssey but it weighs 41 lbs. so that's out.
Advanced has a Diehard AGM at 31 lbs.

I see a lot go with XSP-D4700
Do you need anything else for it? Does it fit good?

Recommendations?

i replaced the oem battery a couple of months after getting the car with this one.

Odyssey Battery 96R-600 Group Size 96R 600 CCA (autozone.com)

 

[NeedForGreen]

i replaced the oem battery a couple of months after getting the car with this one.

Odyssey Battery 96R-600 Group Size 96R 600 CCA (autozone.com)

That what I was originally leaning towards, but then I saw the weight.

 

[The Demon]

Its time for a new battery. I dont need a crazy battery, but want better over stock and one that fits like stock.
Autozone has an Odyssey but it weighs 41 lbs. so that's out.
Advanced has a Diehard AGM at 31 lbs.

I see a lot go with XSP-D4700
Do you need anything else for it? Does it fit good?

Recommendations?

That’s not a good sign. My car is been taking more cranks to start lately and that’s not good because I’m in California. That made me think that my battery was going bad but at the last oil change they said it was still in the three-quarter range and shows good voltage. Let me know what you go with because I was doing the same.

 

[NeedForGreen]

That’s not a good sign. My car is been taking more cranks to start lately and that’s not good because I’m in California. That made me think that my battery was going bad but at the last oil change they said it was still in the three-quarter range and shows good voltage. Let me know what you go with because I was doing the same.

Honestly I'm not surprised with mine. I don't drive as much as I used to. Plus the FL heat and the recent cold just adds to it.

 

[rhexis]

That what I was originally leaning towards, but then I saw the weight.

i didnt notice a difference between the oem and the odyssey when i did the swap, even if it was 5 lbs heavier or even 5 lbs lighter its not like its going to make a noticeable difference in the performance of the car.

 

[NeedForGreen]

i didnt notice a difference between the oem and the odyssey when i did the swap, even if it was 5 lbs heavier or even 5 lbs lighter its not like its going to make a noticeable difference in the performance of the car.

Good point. I was looking at the xs, but I really don't need that much cold cranking power living in FL and not having any extras besides a dash cam. Plus it's the same weight as the Odyssey.
I can easily get the Odyssey too.

 

[Jaymar]

That’s not a good sign. My car is been taking more cranks to start lately and that’s not good because I’m in California. That made me think that my battery was going bad but at the last oil change they said it was still in the three-quarter range and shows good voltage. Let me know what you go with because I was doing the same.

It doesn't give you much warning once the factory battery gets past 3 years. Mine was not lasting as long with accessory power on time and it was a little tough to crank after sitting with the accessory on once then a few weeks later, couldn't start.

 

[thunderstrike]

i replaced the oem battery a couple of months after getting the car with this one.

Odyssey Battery 96R-600 Group Size 96R 600 CCA (autozone.com)

$274? That be $300 w/ tax. Not me, I'll be buying a cheapest one from Walmart.

Why? I plan to keep a battery for 2-3 years only, and buy from a place where I can return if needed anywhere in CONUS. I recalled when I bought a Yellow Top, it went bad 11th month. Got my full money back from Sam's Club and bought a cheapest one from Walmart. It lasted 5 years. Pure luck.

My Mustang has a manual transmission -- no auto stop/start to run down the battery.

 

[Jaymar]

My Mustang has a manual transmission -- no auto stop/start to run down the battery.

Which Mustang do you think has auto start/stop?

 

[thunderstrike]

Which Mustang do you think has auto start/stop?

Don't they have it on new late model automatics?

 

[Jaymar]

Don't you have it on new late model automatics?

Never seen it on any GT or Ecoboost auto that I've driven.

 

[Firsttexan]

I use O'reilly Sure Starts on most new cars and all classics. They are basic black and the stickers are easily removed.

They easily last longer than my FoMoCo (2years). I get 3-4 yrs out of premium Sure Starts.

And when they go bad they just switch them out. Very few if any questions asked.

I am not fond of high priced batteries. They all crap out sooner than they should.

I everyone who let their car sit more than a week used a battery tender. Who knows how much longer they all would last?

 

[Firsttexan]

Never seen it on any GT or Ecoboost auto that I've driven.

My 2019 has it. It's a Premium option I believe.

 

[NeedForGreen]

Looks like I'm going to go with the Odyssey. Only store that has one now is 45 minutes away so I'll go get it tomorrow. Not many AGM battery options and I know I want AGM.

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