Anybody have preferences or experiences for a battery for cold climates? Minus 7 in Minnesota and my son's Crystal White turbo won't start. He is looking into a cold weather battery with a battery blanket. It is not flooded.
Thanks

 

Optima Red top has 800-920 CCA, depending on model, and are only $100 if you shop around. If that fails, start looking at the condition of the starter and/or cables leadign up tp it (and ground).

 

Yeah, I swear by Optima. They are a bit expensive, but worth every penny. I run the Yellow top (deep cycle) because I have a bad habit of running batteries down.

Jarrett

 

I have an AutoCraft, it starts up perfectly everytime. Today was the first time my car has seen below freezing temperatures though...

 

Hey Sean, suggestions where I can buy one for that here in BC?

I found the 75/35 at Costco for $148...

 

costco is the cheapest. I paid over 200cnd for mine at a car shop before finding that out...

 

Short of a hook-up, Costco is your best option. I get them at $129, so its not really that much of a savings.

 

Thanks Sean, good to know what the price should be before laying the money down

 

Yes, I always recommend the Red Top. However, there is no need to use a Yellow Top unless you have a specific reason to do so. Deep cycle charging curves are completely different from starting-battery charging curves. While it is doubtfull that anyone will ever notice the different, a Yellow Top will not charge correctly with the default charging algorithm an alternator uses (charge to 14V then cut off). This means that the battery will never be fully charged, and life will suffer. Something to think about.

 

Wow, good to know since I'd decided on a Red-Top from Advance/Discount Auto $109