Battery choice for Disco II
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4wd Low
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Thanks for all the replies. I live in Canada so it was harder to track down the Duralast Gold batteries. We do have an Interstate distributor here though so I went with one of theirs. I ended up going with their Optima series as it has 800CCA and a 72 month warranty. Ill see over the long run how the battery holds up but right off the bat it was nice to see how easy the engine turned over.
Drifting
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Duralast question
I second the Duralast Gold from AutoZone.
That is what I have, 3 years now with no problems, $80 I think it was.
1000 CCA (cold cranking amps) and a 6 year prorated warranty and 3 years free replacement.
It is made by Johnson Controls in Holland MI.
Interstate batteries are great batteries too, a good brand that has been around forever.
That is what I have, 3 years now with no problems, $80 I think it was.
1000 CCA (cold cranking amps) and a 6 year prorated warranty and 3 years free replacement.
It is made by Johnson Controls in Holland MI.
Interstate batteries are great batteries too, a good brand that has been around forever.
Camel Trophy
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Go for an AutoCraft Platinum AGM 65. Order through the Advance Auto website using the code on the banner at the top of the page for a discount and pick it up in store half an hour later. That's the battery I have in mine and it fits perfectly as well as working perfectly in temps ranging from 95 and sunny to -10 and overcast.
Last edited by Alex_M; Sep 1, 2015 at 10:08 AM.
Drifting
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Go for an AutoCraft Platinum AGM 65. Order through the Advance Auto website using the code on the banner at the top of the page for a discount and pick it up in store half an hour later. That's the battery I have in mine and it fits perfectly as well as working perfectly in temps ranging from 95 and sunny to -10 and overcast.
Recovery Vehicle
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I have recently returned from the wasteland after my own battery searching quest.
The lure of higher CCA is strong.
I found the reality of battery box dimensions Vs post orientation Vs availability Vs whatever else to be challenging.
I opted for the platinum agm 65 mentioned above. if I get through the winter with no problems I will call my quest a success. Comes with 3 year warrantee I think.
If you find a higher CCA, with the posts the right way round, available, with the same guarantee it should be stickied cos the quest is tricky.
The lure of higher CCA is strong.
I found the reality of battery box dimensions Vs post orientation Vs availability Vs whatever else to be challenging.
I opted for the platinum agm 65 mentioned above. if I get through the winter with no problems I will call my quest a success. Comes with 3 year warrantee I think.
If you find a higher CCA, with the posts the right way round, available, with the same guarantee it should be stickied cos the quest is tricky.
Last edited by cappedup; Sep 1, 2015 at 12:41 PM.
Recovery Vehicle
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Anyone tried a lithium battery? Expensive but claimed to be better in every way.
Camel Trophy
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Go for an AutoCraft Platinum AGM 65. Order through the Advance Auto website using the code on the banner at the top of the page for a discount and pick it up in store half an hour later. That's the battery I have in mine and it fits perfectly as well as working perfectly in temps ranging from 95 and sunny to -10 and overcast.
Today I bought the AutoCraft Platinum AGM 65 battery online from Advanced Auto.
It was originally $199.99 +$22 core charge but I used 2 coupon codes and got $55 taken off of the price so I got it for $168.53.
After work tonight, I'll pick it up at my local AA store.
Last edited by JUKE179r; Nov 1, 2017 at 01:37 PM.
