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I went to start my (95) 4runner this morning to go to work and I got nothing. I'm assuming it has something to do with the fact that it was about 4F all night. I think it's probably the battery (it's 3 years old).
what would be a good battery for cold temps? I don't really trust people at auto parts stores... if I go in there not knowing what I want I always come out with something I don't need.
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I have had a lot of success with the Duralasts from Auto Zone. Make sure you get an adequate one. Couple years free replacement, I'm thinking maybe 550 cc amps?
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I have had good luck with the Optima's, and since they are a dry cell much less corrosion occurs. Either way get the most cold cranking amps and the largest battery that you can fit into your engine bay.
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Optima Yellow-Top has 750 CCA and heavy deep cycle reserve.
Optima Red-Top has 800 CCA, but don't last as long as Yellow Tops from what I have heard here.
When my Red-Top goes out, I'll be getting a Yellow Top (but that might be a while). Optimas just can't be beat... Worth every penny.
Optima Red-Top has 800 CCA, but don't last as long as Yellow Tops from what I have heard here.
When my Red-Top goes out, I'll be getting a Yellow Top (but that might be a while). Optimas just can't be beat... Worth every penny.
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I went to start my (95) 4runner this morning to go to work and I got nothing. I'm assuming it has something to do with the fact that it was about 4F all night. I think it's probably the battery (it's 3 years old).
what would be a good battery for cold temps? I don't really trust people at auto parts stores... if I go in there not knowing what I want I always come out with something I don't need.
I've not yet tossed one of them. Don't even know which was the first I bought, 15 years ago. Now that Costco stocks them, I'm paying $30 less than I did on that first one.
Lastly, we don't have much in the way of cold-temp here in California, so I looked up comments on that aspect. Here is one guys experience: http://www.mrtruck.net/batteries.htm
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My dad has 2 in his Dodge, mom has one in her 05 4Runner, sister has one in her Highlander, none of us have had an issue yet, though texas is a bit more renowend for its hot weather.
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i ran an optima red top in my 99 that i totaled in 01, pulled it out of that truck, put it in my 02 and ran it until a couple months ago when it started to die. i have a blue top in the back to help with the winching/system needs, and havent had a problem with it. ive heard that you want the red top for starting, and the blue for marine applications and the yellow for stereo and offroading requirements.
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thanks for all the suggestions!
I got a duralast in my previous car when the cold weather killed it last winter (minivan, haaha) it was a pretty decent battery, but I only used it for maybe 4 months before I got my G6.
anyway I just looked online and it says the Optima needs a height adapter? what is that?
I got a duralast in my previous car when the cold weather killed it last winter (minivan, haaha) it was a pretty decent battery, but I only used it for maybe 4 months before I got my G6.
anyway I just looked online and it says the Optima needs a height adapter? what is that?
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thanks for all the suggestions!
I got a duralast in my previous car when the cold weather killed it last winter (minivan, haaha) it was a pretty decent battery, but I only used it for maybe 4 months before I got my G6.
anyway I just looked online and it says the Optima needs a height adapter? what is that?
I got a duralast in my previous car when the cold weather killed it last winter (minivan, haaha) it was a pretty decent battery, but I only used it for maybe 4 months before I got my G6.
anyway I just looked online and it says the Optima needs a height adapter? what is that?
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