mainelydanks Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I am offically sick of losing my radio presents. could you guys throw out suggestions for a good replacement battery? if you can, list the specs and results when installed... thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Wasn't there a thread here last week about this. Just go to Walmart and buy a Everstart Maxx, I have been runing one since Sept 09. This isn't rocket sicence, don't over think it. It just a battery. Most are good. No matter what you buy...someone will always say you should have bought a different one. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 haha i'd pretty much agree with max capacity but for more discussion on batteries, this thread has some suggestions: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/best-battery-cold-winters-140374.html i also got a walmart battery, but it was branded energizer, manufactured by johnson controls though; CCA was rated at 640 so it was an improvement over stock. the group 35 one should fit without any issues. decent price for the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instanced Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I started a similar thread in the 3rd gen section because my fiance's '01 legacy had the battery die last week. I went with the Everstart from walmart for her car as well... I'd probably go that route with my car too if the battery died. cheap and works just like any other battery. EDIT: OP i see you are stage 2 on your B... how do you like it? what do you have for mods? I'm on the fence about going stage 2 and would love more feedback. You can PM me if you wanna keep it out of your Battery Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainelydanks Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 I read most of the other threads already... but i was just looking for a little reinforcement on the walmaht battery so its either Duralast Gold or Everstart Maxx for me... thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Oh, be sure you clean the terminals real good and coat the neg with grease so it doesn't corrode. For general info, most batteries will last 6-7 years. Me, I tend to change mine out in the end of the 5th year if Winter is coming. I don't mind a dead battery during the Summer time. In January, it's a different story. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronconia Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/its-cold-your-car-doingi-154827.html Just got some help in this thread regarding my battery purchase. Hope it can help you as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
450exc115 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Walfart.. I have one in every car I own... I beleive they source from one of the best manufactures. Jacobs controls or it could be exide.... I forget but when I orginally researched batteries for my diesel truck (it take two giant batteries) I went to Walmart for cost and warrentee as it was the best in the retail business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch1011 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Walmart batteries at least used to be Johnsons Controls. Exide batteries are garbage. I used to work for a AAA contractor back when they used Exide batteries, and the average life of those batteries was 1 yr. Some lasted only a few weeks. No kidding. So bad that AAA has since switched suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I put an Interstate in my Legacy. Never had a problem with one, even running stereos. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 My WRX has a Lawn & Garden battery (Autocraft U1-R) under the hood. It tested at 375CCA when I bought it. Oh, and they're on sale at Advance for $20 this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexwagon Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 duralast golds are great batteries, with good warranties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoniram Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I put an Interstate in my Legacy. Never had a problem with one, even running stereos. I use Interstate batteries as well. Never had to replace a single one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I have the Yellow top, and I feel like that thing is nearly bullet-proof... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoniram Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 That's the Optima brand, right? I had a friend go through a few of those, but that was probably his car, not the battery... (he owns Pontiacs exclusively) I know they usually have higher CCA than most batteries, but I find them too costly. If you have a high-power sound system, you might want to seriously consider Optima I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Yea, its an Optima, Red Top is for high power cranking (usually for high power studio system), Yellow Top is for deep cycle. I found the Yellow top is so powerful that it would start my car easily every single day, in any kind of weather.. (ran down to 4F couple weeks ago, and would be a problem)... Plus, the Yellow Top can store more energy (because its a deep cycle battery) and has higher CCA Yes, it's costly, but considering 5 years free of replacements, nah.. it's totally worth it GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoniram Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Well there ya go What kind of warranty does Walmart offer, if any? I lived in Colorado Springs for 21 years and never had a problem with my Interstate batteries, even when it was -20 degrees out, like it was last week. haha! (laughing at all my relatives) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 the battery i purchased at walmart came with a 3 year warranty through the battery company....may vary for customers in the US.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 3 years free replacements or 3 years prorated replacements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 My battery died last week, I picked up a Duralast Gold from Autozone. I had to get a different model than what their computer told me because it was .75" taller than my stock battery and my hold down would not reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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