OK, So No More Diehard Platinums, What To Get Now?
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Ducky's Dad
Explorer
Depends on size. In Grp 31, get Northstar. Grp 65 or smaller, go Odyssey or Northstar. If budget is an issue, go with Optima or Deka.
1Louder
Explorer
Discussed at length here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...s-now-that-Diehard-Platinums-are-discontinued
My vote is X2 / Northstar at Batteries Plus
My vote is X2 / Northstar at Batteries Plus
Rattler
Thornton Melon's Kid
Hm. I wonder why my search didn't bring that up.
Rattler
Thornton Melon's Kid
My Diehard Platinum crapped out 2017 Fall. Of course I was pinched for cash with an upcoming kidney transplant in January. I spoke with a buddy that works at an Autozone. He told me to go in to the local one and ask if there are any expired batteries. He said they sell them for $50. It was my lucky day! There was the proper-sized AGM there that is normally $200+. I know one of the local guys also. He got a $5 off discount for me too. So far, so good!
comptiger5000
Adventurer
If you want a fancy AGM, it's Odyssey or Northstar (sold as X2 Power at Batteries Plus). Otherwise, try to find any AGM made by East Penn (they're usually better than Exide or Johnson Controls produced batteries). Last I knew, the Duracell brand AGMs are East Penn, as are the West Marine house brand (SeaVolt) AGMs. Deka is made by East Penn too.
Personally, I have an X2 Power group 34 in the Jeep (replaced an East Penn made Duracell) and we run the SeaVolt AGMs in the boat.
Personally, I have an X2 Power group 34 in the Jeep (replaced an East Penn made Duracell) and we run the SeaVolt AGMs in the boat.
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Rezarf <><
Explorer
Optima has been my choice even through their "they've gone to crap" internet phase. I have never had an issue with any of them both pre and post move to Mexico. For the money they really perform. I like the Optima's, Deka's and Stingers (audio market). If you are just running one battery, fit the biggest one you can.
