Replacement battery

[RX1Jim]

Hello folks and happy New Year!

Time for a new battery for my 03 RX-1, original battery lasted 7 years, replacement battery just quit, it will not take a charge. What have you been finding to be the best replacement? Time to give a newer battery technology a try. I am not concerned about reducing weight, just want the maximum amount of cranking amps for those frigid mornings.

Thanks!

Jim

 

[thrasher]

Just installed a new Yuasa YTX20HL-BS last night in my Vector. Rated for 310 CCA. It's minus 20 celcius here today, but sled was in the garage overnight, so haven't had a chance to test it yet. Previously had a dry cell Oddysey 680 battery, but didn't seem to crank over fast enough when below minus 20. Will compare the two once my sled sits outside overnight.

 

[RX1Jim]

Thanks, let us know once you have made the comparison.

Jim

 

[Indy]

I just replaced an Exide glass matt/gel battery with another one just like it, $75 @ Rural King. The old battery lasted 7 years.

 

[yamatyb9]

Yuasa YTX20HL-BS ... best luck I've had but that's just me

 

[thrasher]

Was -24 celcius yesterday or -12 F, sled turned over pretty well. Somewhat better than Odyssey battery. The Yuasa battery seems to have a better reserve capacity. My Vector seems to be harder to turn over than my Warrior was when cold.

 

[RX1Jim]

Thanks for the replies. I might stay with an OEM Yusa battery as a replacement since I don't want to take any chances. The OEM battery lasted much ,onger than the non-OEM battery I bought from NAPA. Thanks!

Jim

 

[Indy]

thats because you did not buy a gel or glass matt battery from napa. You basically bought a lawn mower battery.