Well when I went out to my car this morning it was dead...and only one light came up....I got it jump started but i need to get a new battery cuz the one i got is the original nissan one and the car is 11 years old so its time for a new one......Im wandering if you guys have any suggestions on a brand or type of reliable battery that isnt expensive.....how much do gell cell batteries run? (I know those are expensive, im just curious)

 

Optima Battery about 150-175, Very Good saved me many times. Have used the same battery in 4 different cars for the last 5 years with a lot of non use time in between and never gave me any problems.

 

damn 11 years on 1 battery !? u ever got it recharged... i know that helps out... and u should check your alternator too ... just in case... it happened to me once...

 

Run a set of leads across your battery while the car is running. It should crank out 14 volts DC. If it is not take a look into getting another alternator.

At least you know the battery is garbage.

There is no need to ruin another battery if it will not get the proper charge.

 

damn i know you dont have a system in your car


for your battery, i'd suggest getting a yellow top battery

http://www.dcbattery.com/optima_yellow.html

if i remember right they are around $120

 

They are a little more than that I think, bout 150-175. THings are really at a premium but well worth it.

 

Optima Red Top usually costs around $140. Check www.summitracing.com, and then see if a local speed shop will match the price.

No need for a yellow top in your application. Yellow top is a deep cycle marine type battery. Intended to survive multiple deep discharges as if you were running a trolling motor off of it, running a lot of electronics for a long time with the car off, or running without an alternator.

-Justin
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