Car Batteries

Pretty nice pics. That red is extremely reflective.



On another note, I always find it amusing when so many people refer to tascar and not tacscar. I would bet almost anything that at least half the people refer to it as tascar. Poor Tim. Hehe!
 
Thanks for the update Mike. I think carnauba over the Zaino is not a good idea as the wax's slickness wouldn't allow the new Z layer to properly adhere to the paint... requiring a Dawn wash before every new layer of Z.

Well, I better go to the Ta<strong class='bbc'>sc[/b]ar site ;) and get some more detailin' stuff.

~bw
 
Is there any specific brands which are better than others and if so, why?

For example if battery "A" has 500 cold cranking amps and battery "B" also has 500 CCA, are they the same?

I'm seeing a lot of online info saying "Optima" batteries are best, but if I was to say get an Optima Battery with 500 CCA vs. a Kirkland (Costco Brand) battery that also have 500 CCA, would they be the same?
 
Most batteries are made by Johnson Controls.

That being said, I would compare warranties and go from there. The standard Duralast batteries are fine and their warranty service is available all around the nation.

The older Optima batteries were pretty good, but the price is way too high for their current quality.
 
We use interstate batteries when a customer can't afford a OEM battery .Personal I've been using interstates for years and never have had one fail on me as fast as an OEM one does .Interstate also carries a great warranty and unlike many of the auto parts stores they are nation wide.
 
I've used optima batteries for every car and car audio application ive ever had. They will take a beating and if you are just using them to start your daily (not have a ton of extra electronics in it) it will last at least 5 years or longer. Ive had the same red top since I bought my first car! Its ten years old and still no problems.
 
Optima batteries are what is known as AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) and are constructed differently than traditional (flooded) batteries.

this is an excerpt from a post in a Mazda forum i frequent:
Comparison of AGM and Flooded Battery Types
Safer: much lower production of hydrogen gas during charging
Maintenance-free: no checking fluid levels or adding water or acid
Sealed: spill proof and can be mounted in virtually any position
No corrosion: battery terminals stay clean
Less internal resistance: provides more CCA than wet batteries
Heat and vibration resistant: a result of its internal construction
Slower self-discharge rate: ideal for vehicles that see little use
Longer service life
Click to expand...
as you can see why many of these AGM batteries are prolific in the boating industry. they also have many benefits in your every day auto.

i would link it for further reading but i'm not sure if that would comply with forum rules.

in the grand scheme of things, there are a handful of battery manufacturers. what you are buying are the labels on the shelf and maybe slight differences in spec as some labels may want batteries made for specific regions and applications. as a general rule of thumb the more CCA your battery is rated for, the better.
 
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