How interchangeable are car batteries?

[mikebai1990]

I was at Costco today buying a car battery, but they didn't have the one I needed in stock. My question is: can I buy another battery that is similar (in size and battery terminal orientation) instead of buying the specified battery?

 

[todd@bsaw]

Basically, yeah.

 

[BigJimZ28]

if it fits in your car with the hold downs

has the correct terminal orientation and size

and has enough CCA's for you car



then yea you are good to go