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Best replacement battery?

DavisTRX23 said:
This looks like a pretty good choice when compared to an Optima YellowTop….have to take a look at warranty. https://www.batteriesplus.com/produ...21/trx-launch-edition/v8-6.2l-gas/sli94ragmdp
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The Walmart H8 is half the price with better specs.

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EverStart Platinum AGM Automotive Battery, Group Size H8 / LN5 / 49 12 Volt, minimum 850 CCA - Walmart.com

Buy EverStart Platinum AGM Automotive Battery, Group Size H8 / LN5 / 49 12 Volt, minimum 850 CCA at Walmart.com
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I have seen so many failures with these “premium” brands here lately that I really don’t see the point anymore. The Everstarts are cheap and Walmarts are everywhere if it fails and you need to exchange it. If you’re irrationally afraid of being stranded by it, you can even spend the money saved on a nice jump pack to carry on board.
 
OnTheReel said:
I have seen so many failures with these “premium” brands here lately that I really don’t see the point anymore. The Everstarts are cheap and Walmarts are everywhere if it fails and you need to exchange it. If you’re irrationally afraid of being stranded by it, you can even spend the money saved on a nice jump pack to carry on board.
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Couldnt agree more. The idea of spending over 3-400 for a battery that may or may not take a dump 6 months down the road due to QC issues leads me back to the cheapos.
 
So for those that have replaced their TRX battery, is there anything special RE replacement procedure? I'm seeing some people talk about issues with suspension calibration etc etc after replacing the battery and i'd like this to go as smoothly as it should!
 
IdahoKTM said:
The Walmart H8 is half the price with better specs.

www.walmart.com

EverStart Platinum AGM Automotive Battery, Group Size H8 / LN5 / 49 12 Volt, minimum 850 CCA - Walmart.com

Buy EverStart Platinum AGM Automotive Battery, Group Size H8 / LN5 / 49 12 Volt, minimum 850 CCA at Walmart.com
www.walmart.com
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Welp, I ordered it! Some say the CCA is different depending on location. Either way, they complain it's 850 and not 900. I think either will be fine but i'll report back when mine gets here today. I am pretty stoked about the small bump to 90-92aH though! Any special procedure ur aware of for replacing the OEM battery to avoid CELs/faults/suspension cal issues/etc?
 
so yeah the Wallyworld battery has better specs but is half as much. I’ll admit I don’t buy much of anything from Walmart. My big concern is that this battery follow the you get what you pay for tag line. Buy cheap and expect cheap products. Anyone have a great experience with the Walmart brand over an Odyssey or Optima YellowTop?

The procedure to replace is to have whoever replaces the battery hook up a small battery saver battery so you don’t loose all of you internal settings, GPS coordinates, etc, radio settings. It’s worth asking for. I know battery plus does it when they swap out batteries.
 
You actually don’t lose any information or settings when disconnecting power on trucks with Uconnect 5 radios. Some 2021s would lose the suspension calibration but anything 2022+ will be smooth sailing and my 2021 didn’t lose anything.

I have to argue that you actually don’t get what you pay for with the expensive brands these days. I have the Everstart made in Germany and it’s been working great. Same as they have in my other vehicles. What would an Optima (made in Mexico, BTW) improve on?
 
Well, you make a great point. I’ll give you that. I’m just hesitant when I see batteries for half the price. How good can it be for half the price. Are the materials less than that of an Optima or Odyseey?

Maybe I’m getting old….but my Dad (yes, I invoked my old man here) always said son, don’t ever get cheap on brakes, tires, or batteries. I’m maybe just like him and it’s seems way too good to be true. Guess it’s time to head to Walmart and see if for myself.

Keep in mind that my stock 2023 batt only has 16K on it. I just know they seem to wear out at about 3 years every time.
Thanks to all!
 
DavisTRX23 said:
Well, you make a great point. I’ll give you that. I’m just hesitant when I see batteries for half the price. How good can it be for half the price. Are the materials less than that of an Optima or Odyseey?

Maybe I’m getting old….but my Dad (yes, I invoked my old man here) always said son, don’t ever get cheap on brakes, tires, or batteries. I’m maybe just like him and it’s seems way too good to be true. Guess it’s time to head to Walmart and see if for myself.

Keep in mind that my stock 2023 batt only has 16K on it. I just know they seem to wear out at about 3 years every time.
Thanks to all!
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Dang then im failing all 3 of his tests…cheap brakes engaged last week. Cheap tires engaged last month. And now this just arrived…🤣

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Just looked and costco has the H7 for $180. Sure beat $1000 for a lithium and 300+ for an Odyssey.

Has anyone used the Costco Interstate Batteries?
 
So the odyssey isn't the one to get anymore? I don't like Walmart very much. I've had decent luck with auto zone batteries in other cars. When I did have a failure, they quickly took care of it with no issues. May as well keep a charger/maintainer on them whenever possible no matter which brand you get 🤷‍♂️.
 
evillrdnikon said:
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Original battery is H8, not H7. No reason to size down. The Interstate is literally just an Everstart (Clarios) with a different sticker and a shorter warranty. The various auto parts store brands I’ve seen are made by Clarios too. Get whatever has the best price, best warranty and/or is most convenient.
 
evillrdnikon said:
Just looked and costco has the H7 for $180. Sure beat $1000 for a lithium and 300+ for an Odyssey.

Has anyone used the Costco Interstate Batteries?
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We have one of the H8s of these in the wife's Jeep GC. So far so good, but its only been in there a year or so.

OnTheReel said:
Original battery is H8, not H7. No reason to size down. The Interstate is literally just an Everstart (Clarios) with a different sticker and a shorter warranty. The various auto parts store brands I’ve seen are made by Clarios too. Get whatever has the best price, best warranty and/or is most convenient.
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Yup. After discovering the warranty changes Costco made to their batteries (way worse than it used to be), that will probably be my last battery from them.
 
DavisTRX23 said:
Well, you make a great point. I’ll give you that. I’m just hesitant when I see batteries for half the price. How good can it be for half the price. Are the materials less than that of an Optima or Odyseey?

Maybe I’m getting old….but my Dad (yes, I invoked my old man here) always said son, don’t ever get cheap on brakes, tires, or batteries. I’m maybe just like him and it’s seems way too good to be true. Guess it’s time to head to Walmart and see if for myself.

Keep in mind that my stock 2023 batt only has 16K on it. I just know they seem to wear out at about 3 years every time.
Thanks to all!
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Definitely not cheaping out on tires or brakes, but will try this Wally battery when the time comes on my 2023. Any way to make sure I get a Germany made one?
 
Gonna order those Costco Interstate ones. gotta replace a battery in the ladies car as well. one agm, one lead acid. will let yall know how they workout (y)
 
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