Most reliable battery for cold areas? (vehicle, 2013, tire, best)
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Curious what everyone's favorite battery is. I've noticed our battery is right at 6 years old, and I would like to replace it before it leaves me stranded somewhere.
Though I'm not a fan of Wal-Mart for most things, their EverStart Series "North" batteries have been pretty darned good for me and are pretty reasonably priced. Only a couple of companies manufacture auto/truck batteries these days. Johnson Controls is the biggie and makes most of the batteries sold in the US--they simply build them to different retailers' specifications. So, no matter what brand battery you buy, chances are Johnson Controls made it.
Batteries | Canadian Tire
MotoMaster Eliminator Ultra Series batteries from Canadian Tire or as us locals call it Crappy Tire
It's funny, everyone calls it Crappy Tire, but we all go there. lol I do agree though, I have Eliminators in every vehicle and have never been left stranded with one. Can our American friends get one??
It's funny, everyone calls it Crappy Tire, but we all go there. lol I do agree though, I have Eliminators in every vehicle and have never been left stranded with one. Can our American friends get one??
not sure but they always seem to work even in the worst winters we get and they have one of the best warranties around up here as well
It's funny, everyone calls it Crappy Tire, but we all go there. lol I do agree though, I have Eliminators in every vehicle and have never been left stranded with one. Can our American friends get one??
The Eliminators are made by Exide--another of the Big Three battery manufacturers (Johnson Controls, Exide, Delphi), though Exide, as far as I know, remains in bankruptcy after filing in 2013, when it lost its contract as a battery supplier to Wal-Mart.
The Eliminators are made by Exide--another of the Big Three battery manufacturers (Johnson Controls, Exide, Delphi), though Exide, as far as I know, remains in bankruptcy after filing in 2013, when it lost its contract as a battery supplier to Wal-Mart.
I guess that explains why Walmart batteries have gone down hill.
Though I'm not a fan of Wal-Mart for most things, their EverStart Series "North" batteries have been pretty darned good for me and are pretty reasonably priced. Only a couple of companies manufacture auto/truck batteries these days. Johnson Controls is the biggie and makes most of the batteries sold in the US--they simply build them to different retailers' specifications. So, no matter what brand battery you buy, chances are Johnson Controls made it.
I've read this somewhere else, I think the 2 main manufactures are Johnson Controls and Exide. I've heard JC is the superior of the two, however Exide makes my OEM battery and that thing lasted 6 years in Maine.... We do live rurally though, so the car is very rarely driven for a short time before turning it off, I read this really takes its toll on batteries.
edit: is there any reason to believe that exide batteries post 2013 are not same quality as before?
Last edited by inthetrees; 11-09-2014 at 12:25 PM..
It's not so much the brand of batteries that matters, it's the TYPE.
Old school batteries that are lead acid type, are comprised of 65-70% water. The reason why some batteries won't start in the winter is because that water has frozen, reducing the cranking capacity and charge.
Gel cell batteries, or AGM batteries are more robust, though they can still be susceptible to freezing. However, they typically will outlast regular lead acid batteries in just about any condition.
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