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This Optima battery has 800 cold cranking amps and a reserve capacity of 100 minutes. Optima claims it''s resistant to vibration and is spill-proof, so it can be mounted in virtually any position.
The Tested Tough Max lead acid battery only has terminals on top but provides 850 cold cranking amps. It has a very strong reserve of 150 minutes. Motorcraft batteries are good for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.
This expensive battery from XS Power can be mounted in any position and is spill-proof. It is designed to bolt into most automotive, truck, and marine applications. This battery doesn''t advertise cold cranking amps, but it does throw 1,000 cranking amps at 32 degrees.
This size of Champion AGM battery has a 48-month free replacement warranty, 1,000 cranking amps and 850 cold cranking amps. Its reserve capacity is 140 minutes.
This YellowTop comes with 750 cold cranking amps and 120 minutes of reserve power. Like the RedTop, this battery is resistant to vibration. It features both front and side posts and weighs in at 43 pounds.
This DieHard has a cold cranking amp rating of 740 and 115 minutes of reserve time. This AGM model has higher vibration resistance and lasts longer than standard flooded (lead acid) batteries.
This Odyssey AGM battery has 135 minutes of reserve and 850 cold cranking amps at zero degrees and 1,050 cranking amps at 32 degrees. It has both top and side terminals.
This battery has top posts, 850 cold cranking amps, and 150 minutes of reserve time. It comes with a 36-month warranty and was designed to withstand severe temperatures.
To help members find the best replacement car battery, Consumer Reports tests more than 100 individual car batteries every year in our lab to help you make a smart decision when it''s time to replace your battery. We test five units of each rated model to ensure that your experience matches our results. After all, car batteries are essential to every commute, errand, and road trip. It can be easy to take it for granted that your car will start each and every time, but batteries do wear out—and not always at a convenient time.
The tests are tough by design. We charge and discharge the batteries thousands of times while in a 167º F water bath to simulate underhood temperatures and find out how long they''ll last. We also put them in a freezer to see how they''ll perform at 0º F, and we track how long they''ll last if you leave your car''s headlights on or the charging system fails.
There are many factors that have an impact on battery life, with weather being one of the most significant. (While batteries typically fail in cold temperatures, it''s the hot temperatures that cause the degradation.) That''s where our extreme testing can separate the batteries with promise from those that come up short.
Many of the highest-scoring are pricey absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries. They''re known for having a long service life and being able to tolerate deep discharges—when the battery has been significantly drained to 10.5 volts or below, such as when the lights are left on overnight. But some top-rated lead-acid batteries cost less than many of their competitors, says Frank Spinelli, who oversees testing of car batteries at Consumer Reports.
Below you''ll find the top-performing battery in each category we test. You''ll also find information below on how to know which type of battery your car needs and tips for buying a replacement battery.
Batteries are defined by physical size, type, and placement of the terminals, as well as mounting style. Be sure to replace your battery with one that''s from the same group so that it will fit its tray and the leads will connect properly.
There are other sources to help you select the proper battery, including your owner''s manual, battery company websites, in-store guides, or your local mechanic. If you bought a used car, don''t assume it has the proper battery installed. Be sure to check with one of those other sources to identify the correct type.
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