[GeolJon]

1. Brand: Odyssey
2. Type: AGM
3. Size: 34R-PC1500T
4. Warranty: 3 years (?)
5. Photo:

6. Where did you purchase this battery?: 4Wheelparts
7. Price?: $229 total (purchased during a no sales tax promo)
8. Your overall satisfaction with the battery so far on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best battery you've ever owned: 9/10
9. Approximately what was the date of purchase? 08/2016

Previous 2 stock batteries lasted me 45 and 18 months, respectively, not very impressed. The last one started to die on a long road trip this summer with lots of camping and heavy usage of a 50Qt ARB fridge/freezer. I'm hoping this will last longer and perform better. Also gives me more capacity and flexibility to add additional accessories in the future.


A. Has your battery failed? Yes, became apparent during a cold snap in Feb 2021
B. How old was the battery? 4 1/2 years
C. What climate do you live in? Central Texas (hot humid) for 1 1/2 yrs, northern Utah 1 1/2 yrs, DC metro (mid-Atlantic) 1 1/2 yrs
D. Was it replaced under warranty? no
E. Would you buy this battery again? yes

Final thoughts: the battery is no longer holding enough charge to start up in cold weather after sitting for more than a day, so I've been having to boost with a charger about every other day while I wait for a replacement ($295) to ship. Didn't get quite as much life as I was hoping for out of it, but lasted longer than any of the previous batteries I had, and with more use (i.e. camping with a fridge, 100+ heat, and single digits in the winter, little garage time). I probably should have been better about throwing it on the charger periodically.

 

[kmedina941]

Just FYI Yellow top update. Left the LED lights on didn't realize till returning to the X 8 hours later since 7:00 am this morning. It turned right on no problem. Left on the three 4inch round LEDs mounted on the bumper. Thanks Optima!!

 

[Dirty Brigade]

1. Brand: Odyssey
2. Type: AGM
3. Model: Extreme 35-PC1400
4. Warranty: 3-year full replacement
5. Photo:

6. Where did you purchase this battery?: Amazon
7. Price?: $246.85 shipped
8. Your overall satisfaction with the battery so far on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best battery you've ever owned: 10
9. Approximately what was the date of purchase? November 2016

A. Has your battery failed? No
B. How old was the battery? N/A
C. What climate do you live in? North Carolina, USA
D. Was it replaced under warranty? N/A
E. Would you buy this battery again? Yes.

 

[IssacHunter]

1. Brand: EverStart MAXX
2. Type: Lead Acid
3. Model: 35N 640CCA
4. Warranty: 3-year full replacement; 2 year prorated
5. Photo:

6. Where did you purchase this battery?: Walmart
7. Price?: $93.76
8. Your overall satisfaction with the battery so far on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best battery you've ever owned: Too early to say
9. Approximately what was the date of purchase? October 2016

A. Has your battery failed? No
B. How old was the battery? N/A
C. What climate do you live in? Southwest VA
D. Was it replaced under warranty? N/A
E. Would you buy this battery again? Yes.

The EverStart MAXX is made by the same people as the Autozone Gold's and I've always had good luck with those. So far it's been good.

 

[vivavaldosta]

I run these in my vehicles, my boat, and snowmobiles. Awesome battery built in the USA.

1. Brand: X2Power AGM
2. Type: SLI35AGMDP
3. Weight: 45.6000 lbs, Voltage: 12V, CCA: 740
4. Warranty: 60-month warranty
5. Photo: link below
6. Where did you purchase this battery?: Batteries Plus
7. Price?: 264.99 MSRP but I had a 20% off coupon
8. Your overall satisfaction with the battery so far on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best battery you've ever owned: 10
9. Approximately what was the date of purchase? 2013

I picked up this sucker today. I had a 10% off and $30 mail rebate. I've only put 1500 miles on my Xterra so far but could tell it struggled too much when the AC would click on. I use this same battery in our work trucks and it has saved me so much work and hassle. Glad to have one in the X

 

[trollhattan]

I'm wondering, are you guys replacing batteries because the original failed, showed signs of failing, or just because?
My car is reaching 70k miles and still on original battery. It's been through -20F to 125F weather and haven't had trouble starting, just some corrosion on the terminals.

 

[R00]

I'm wondering, are you guys replacing batteries because the original failed, showed signs of failing, or just because?
My car is reaching 70k miles and still on original battery. It's been through -20F to 125F weather and haven't had trouble starting, just some corrosion on the terminals.

I pulled my OEM flooded battery because I wheel and the thing was flinging battery acid everywhere. Had to go AGM.

 

[Mr. Bills]

I'm wondering, are you guys replacing batteries because the original failed, showed signs of failing, or just because?
My car is reaching 70k miles and still on original battery. It's been through -20F to 125F weather and haven't had trouble starting, just some corrosion on the terminals.

My practice has been to replace batteries when they show signs of failure rather than at some predetermined date. The only exception was when I replaced a conventional lead acid battery in my jeep with an AGM battery. I have not had any leakage issues with my current Interstate lead acid battery from Costco and I do wheel my rig.

 

[vivavaldosta]

I'm wondering, are you guys replacing batteries because the original failed, showed signs of failing, or just because?
My car is reaching 70k miles and still on original battery. It's been through -20F to 125F weather and haven't had trouble starting, just some corrosion on the terminals.

Mine was around 70k and was showing signs, like the shudder when the AC would click on, I had Batteries Plus test the system and they confirmed I had a bad battery. This was after I purchased the battery so there was no reason to fudge the results.

Also, I love having a very capable battery.

 

[whatnext]

Since the X is the vehicle I use when the winter weather hits in the NE, my 5 yr/lead acid/$100 Walmart battery is at the 5 yr mark, and I could be away from home, why risk catching hell from the wife? (lol/not)

Speaking of battery issues, my son had an expensive 2yr old Agm in his car and killed it by draining it twice (left lights on). Wouldn't even take a 100 amp jump.

 

[Xorro]

Optima Yellow Top
Bought 12/27/14
Failed 12/17/16
At least Advance Auto Parts honored the 3 year free replacement warranty no questions asked.
I bought this 2 years ago hoping that a battery of this reputation would last, and that the quality issues I'd heard about were resolved. In my case, obviously not. A free replacement with no hassle was cool, but the next time I'm paying for it, I'll get something else.

On a side note, both times I've needed a battery in December have come during bitter cold snaps, and both times I've gone to Advance Auto. They advertise free battery installation, and in my case have had to do it in very cold conditions (<10 F) twice, so at least kudos to them for honoring the warranty and installation promise.

 

[IssacHunter]

I'm wondering, are you guys replacing batteries because the original failed, showed signs of failing, or just because?
My car is reaching 70k miles and still on original battery. It's been through -20F to 125F weather and haven't had trouble starting, just some corrosion on the terminals.

I always change a battery when I notice it's taking longer to crank to start as insurance to not get stuck having to bum for a boost (screw that). The original 550CCA battery had been in the truck for 4 years as it was OEM when I bought it used so it has lasted a while. Though if I wheeled heavy rocks a lot I'd have got an AGM but as I don't go that extreme a lead-acid is fine for my needs.

 

[AmazinSquirrel]

1. Brand: Optima
2. Type: Red Top
3. Size: 35
4. Warranty: 3 Year replacement
5. Photo:
6. Where did you purchase this battery: Advance Auto Parts
7. Price: $250 - core ($22?)
8. Your overall satisfaction with the battery so far on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best battery you've ever owned: Uhh...hasn't failed yet, so 10?
9. Approximately what was the date of purchase: 11/2016

 

[campisi]

1. Brand: Oddysey
2. Type: AGM
3. Size: 34R-1500T
4. Warranty: 4 years?
5. Photo:
6. Where did you purchase this battery: 4WD Parts
7. Price: $228
8. Your overall satisfaction with the battery so far on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best battery you've ever owned: 10 (easy to install, only owned it for a day! Will update later)
9. Approximately what was the date of purchase: 3/31/17

 

[Longboardr]

1. Brand: Duracell Ultra Gold Battery
2. Type: Lead Acid
3. Size: Group 35, P/N SLI35M, CCA 640, CA 785
4. Warranty: 36 Month Free Replacement; 65 Month Pro-rated
5. Photo:

6. Where did you purchase this battery?: Batteries Plus
7. Price?: $108.79
8. Your overall satisfaction with the battery so far on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best battery you've ever owned: going on 2 years, no problems
9. Approximately what was the date of purchase? 7/27/17

 

[trenchmonkey]

Still on my original battery :O
I credit judicious use of a CTEK Multi US 7200

 

[Zack.]

1. Brand: AutoCraft Platinum

2. Type: AGM

3. Size: 24F, 710CCA, 120 Reserve

4. Warranty: 3-year, free replacement

5. Picture:

6. Purchased At: Advance Auto Parts

7. Original Price: $191.99 , $43.63 after discounts (and no sales tax in NH)

8. Rate: A lot better than the Very Crappy OEM battery

9. Date of Purchase: 8/30/15

Are you still liking this one 2 years later?

 

[KARMAN]

Are you still liking this one 2 years later?

I have had no problems at all.
Oh and...
It has been mostly below freezing this whole week (8F was the coldest) and the X stays outside.

 

[jg45]

Does a 24F size fit where the stock 35 size went without any issues?

 

[PA PRO 4X]

Still on my original battery :O
I credit judicious use of a CTEK Multi US 7200

I thought I was the only one. Still cranks every time. I do keep the terminals spotless and tighten them every so often. Also have a light coat of terminal grease on them.