Need a New Car Battery? How to Choose the Right Type

Car battery replacement in your car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. New car battery types, location, inspection, buying and replacement. There's many types of car batteries out there, and I'll help you decide which one is right for your car. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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[@Beastly722]

Scotty Kilmer love your vids sir I watch your vids everyday I'm trying to become a mechanic myself thanks for the help

[@larrythompson8262]

Scotty Kilmer wowe

[@scottykilmer]

glad to hear it, thanks for the support!

[@RotaryTurbo]

"3. Common Sense" This MUST be included in your videos on KZbin. So many people don't have it!

[@oldbrasstoes]

I'd watch you & take your word over any car-mercial or mechanic at the shop, any day of the week‼️

[@kevins1088]

I found my car battery next to a dumpster.Thats when I knew it was the one.😍

[@elizabethlee3187]

Lol

[@icewallowcome6211]

I find all my car batteries in the ocean and throw my old one back in there bc I recycle ❤️

[@staypositive4358]

lol

[@bretjjjohnson7942]

Lol that's me if it will start it that's the one for me😂😂🤣🤣

[@ghostedbones6478]

Rare but worth it, nice find bro

[@95blkmax]

Hey Scotty! ALMOST everything you said on here is spot on. I want to add a clarification though. At 1:20 you pointed at the date sticker on the battery. Here's the thing about that, that "date sticker" is ALSO referred to as a "rotation sticker". I worked with Interstate Batteries for 5 years. At the distributor I worked at, we were good at only ordering the amount we expected to sell in the next 30 days, so the batteries would always be "factory fresh". However, there are accounts where we'd leave a stock of batteries for them, and if they did not sell in 3 months, they would be ROTATED for fresh ones. The now 3mo old battery would come back to the distributor to be recharged overnight, and the next day it was put back as available inventory to sell but now featuring a ROTATION STICKER indicating the current month and year. Just as a general rule for warranty purposes, if no date/ rotation sticker is present, there is also the date stamp that is engraved on the battery by the factory when it rolled off the assembly line (all Johnson Controls-made batteries like Interstate, Optima, Motorcraft, Duralast, Autocraft, and others). It's usually a 5-digit alpha-numeric code but only the first 2 pertain to the date. Letter, and Number. Letter is A-L (first 12 letters, referring to the 12 months of the year), and the number is the year. So for example, a K5RUL, date code is K5, meaning November 2015. Other battery manufacturers use a different, but similar method for dating their batteries at the factory (EastPenn and Exide are the 2 other major players in the automotive battery game, and their subsequent umbrella brands all have their own dating system). So just keep that in mind! That date sticker isn't always pertaining to the actual age of the battery. Keep up the great work!

[@jimbennett3788]

Thank you for providing these details

[@christianfiguroa7147]

How is k5 november

[@blankmandastankman]

@@christianfiguroa7147 k is the 11th #

[@blankmandastankman]

We’re the rotation stickers signified by a different color or indicator? Or did they disguise as any old normal date sticker?

[@ashishpatel350]

Scotty, the type of uncle we all wish we had. Lol

[@nokivcon3251]

You could be that uncle to your nephews and nieces

[@dannythomas7902]

Yer drop car off and go pub

[@Austin_Powa]

My uncle was exact resemblance to Scotty and was an amazing mechanic but now he’s a tweaker and wasted his life.

[@jujubees711]

Aw, this maks so much sense on why I'm replacing car batteries every 1.5 - 2 years! Car batteries used to last 3-4 years. Glad I watched this! Thanks!

[@xander890]

“They’re not giving them away” I don’t know why this made me laugh so much 😂

[@619roca]

"They're not given them away" 🤣🤣 sure ain't scotty.

[@mattb9664]

Just some other comments to contribute: 1. Most the US lead acid car batteries come from Johnson Controls. Even Optima. 2. Most of those Johnson Control batteries have a sliding scale in terms of cost and warranty. The performance mostly remains the same. So some batteries may cost more and feature a 5 year warranty, whereas others may be cheaper and only have a 3 year warranty. The battery is usually the same. I personally rather have a lower cost battery that might need replaced after 3 years if it’s $50 cheaper than a 5 year warranty battery. 3. If possible, borrow a battery tester and take it to the store with you so you can test the CCA rating. You want to see a CCA measurement which is 50 to 100 CCAs above the rating on the sticker.

[@armourshooter5517]

It's simple, just like we check the expire date when we buy food but in this case we check the manufactured date.

[@bsfatboy]

Armour Shooter so does 8/13 mean august 13 or august of 2013?

[@adkchip1]

It is the month and year. So you can tell how old it is. Kinda like eggs, but they do last a bit longer. Lol.

[@makoshark7445]

The manufacturer date is burnt into the case in code. Anyone can put a sticker that says anything on the battery.

[@wholeNwon]

Food has expiration dates?

[@mustanggang5.0]

Armour Shooter my battery was supposed to be replaced in 2014. It just went out on me a few weeks ago.

[@francobnyc]

Hey Hey Scotty! $35 for a battery 40 years ago is the equivalent of $120-$170 today!! LOL LOL LOL! Love the vids! Keep em coming!

[@Lincolnator721]

and in 2005 you could get a battery for $50-100 now they're $200-$300

[@forresttilghman1865]

@@Lincolnator721 110 to 200 lol 200 to 300 for very premium stuff lol

[@ZommBleed]

I remember paying $35 for a battery. I remember when the price rapidly jumped to $65.

[@chriss4365]

Gotta love inflation it just means the dollar went down.

[@1992ilikepie]

While income and inflation have kept in balance, but there’s a reason 170 is more expensive today than 35 in the 70’s. An example, in the 70s a kid could pay for college working 15 hours a week at minimum wage. Now at a similar school, it would take 35. 35 is a fair amount of time to spend at work when you’re in college. Today they have none left over, whereas before they had half their paycheck still. Cars, homes, health insurance have all followed similar trends

[@robitaill3]

You might say they CHARGE a lot for batteries.

[@ZommBleed]

O'rilley's never charges me to charge a battery. But the bank charges me interest to charge a charged battery on a credit card.

[@AllRandomized]

ZommBleed I don’t think you got the joke

[@premesupreme713]

David Robitaille I see What u did There! 😂🤙🏽

[@RagingKabuto]

@@ZommBleed oof

[@TheOfficialAnniekins]

I-

[@NimishGujarathi]

Hah! Just when I thought I knew the exact new battery to buy for my car, you come in and teach me 10 different things! Love your channel Scotty!!

[@keidilim12]

Nimish Gujarathi Share his great video, we love him, helps us save money

[@vasekvi]

Nimish Gujarathi except he didn't tell you about the battery he used in the video thumbnail

[@jerichoarroyo105]

I just don't understand why Scotty is getting thumbs down. He spends time to make these educational videos plus edits them. That all takes time and for something that's worth it. And you know it takes more time to edit than actually filming the video. He's doing all this for free and the man gets thumbs down. Geez, bunch of haters. Thanks for making these videos Scotty. You have many fans! Thumbs up to you!

[@doubleganger2]

You honestly think he does it for free? lolol

[@docjody8624]

With any credit card, you can charge your own battery.

[@francismartinez6049]

Happy Customer 😂😂😂

[@nchristensen103]

Doc Jody I see what you did there!

[@robertgarcia255]

I watch your videos all the time , i wish i lived on your block youre so knowledgeable and your videos are funny. Wish i had someone like you growing up , thanks you tube

[@ozzstars_cars]

This got me all charged up!

[@quinnkirlew9892]

shocking

[@heyitschinoable]

Ozzstar 😂

[@wholeNwon]

I was going to make a negative comment but, since we're not poles apart, I decided the potential difference was not significant, in this case.

[@wholeNwon]

"Crackling"?

[@wholeNwon]

Thought it might be something like that but didn't really remember the sound. Guess I'm not wired that way to cable together the spark and sound. Some people are. Guess that's the acid test of a flexible (or ductile?) mind.

[@your_eulogy2688]

The date stickers are constantly swapped out at retail stores that don't sell batteries frequently. Stores take the older stock batteries, charge them up, then throw on a new date sticker.

[@davesstuff1599]

Here in Florida a car battery usually lasts right at three years and I always get a nice sears battery for my super duty, never lets me down

[@docholliday6285]

Sears went bankrupt

[@badrc350]

Back in Pakistan, they still use those vacuum sealed batteries and only fill them with acid when someone wanted to buy it. It is the most popular battery than those ready made sealed ones with acid already in them.

[@Trident_Euclid]

Badrstech In Oman we still use both. But the non-refillable are mostly used on newer cars.

[@badrc350]

Ibraheem Al hadede Yes you are right, in our country too, brand new cars have those sealed batteries. Otherwise, everyone is using those fillable batteries.

[@imty8774]

Ibraheem Al hadede - in uae too but the refillable ones are losing popularity very fast.

[@Trident_Euclid]

Imteyaz Yousuf Batteries and car parts are much cheaper in the UAE 😅

[@imty8774]

Ibraheem Al hadede - you're right, that's why I see so many omani people buying all the cars and parts from here. But from the day the govt stopped all export of older cars to oman, the prices dropped even more. Beautiful country btw, wish to visit it soon. Greetings.😊

[@gerardtrigo380]

I go for the Biggest deep cycle battery that will fit in my vehicle. You are right about the Prices. I bought only one battery for my 2007 Jeep Commander and it was almost $500. But it lasted until I traded it in. early this year.

[@barryjohnson990]

One thing that you didn't address was battery terminal corrosion. The sealed top batteries vent very little corrosive gas, therefore the terminals seldom or never need cleaning. The conventional batteries spew gas acid all over the top, requiring frequent maintenance.

[@RobertsVintageGardenTractors]

When ever I get batteries, I always try to get one of the newest one's made. I always try not to get one that's 1-2+ month's old. I also charge them up once I get them home before using them.

[@jonathonrossebo1783]

I bought an Optima red top. It lasted about 7 years. Set me back about $180 at the time. Probably better milage than other brands out there.

[@eltouristoduo]

A good deep cycle battery will give you longest life. I have an Optima yellow 7 years and going strong. Just find the red model for your car, then find the yellow that is the same size/configuration. Or for any brand deep cycle, just needs to fit the mount/terminals, be similar size. They will not tell you the deep cycle is recommended, but it is a better choice. It will live though more discharges etc. Don't worry if it is a few amp lower rated, that is normal. It is still plenty of amps. These are among the most expensive batteries, but having to change them much less often makes it worth it.

[@waltschannel7465]

Excellent summary of battery tech!! Thank you. I really appreciate how much I learn from you, Scotty!!

[@b33fcake34]

Great video timing. My sealed battery is 6 almost 7 years old now. I think its getting close to the time to replace it. Its the Napa legend battery. I will likely go with that brand again since mine lasted so long.

[@190055joe]

Here is something i've done in the past when buying a car battery , take a multi meter and pick the battery with 12.3V or more . As the battery ages or goes bad the voltage drops. I picked one up for my truck 10 years ago from Kmart ag/9 calcium exide and its still going.

[@trevortrevortsr2]

I like your style - I run my RV & car both with a little 4-watt solar panel (with a diode) - keeps my engine battery tip-top year after year - 4 watts max out at 1/4 amp more often less - not enough to warrant a controller - works a treat

[@pricklydingus8604]

So much helpful, and useful info on one channel. I think I need to visit a BMW dealership to recover.

[@Trident_Euclid]

Eric Brown 😂

[@MCatwar]

friend got charged 46 bucks for a cabin air filter there😂😂😂

[@saturnv691]

Thats why bmw dealerships are a rip off and mechanics are way better. I am pretty sure the filter is $15

[@funnypranker34]

jiffy lube wants 40 bucks for a cabin air filter

[@MCatwar]

badboy 25 I would never buy from the dealer, I would buy oem from online. like a mass airflow, my friends e36 needs that, I wouldn't get aftermarket but I wouldn't buy one at the dealer.

[@8000RPM.]

You should have talked about CCA.

[@elfiero50]

He lives in Houston Tx, he doesn't care about CCA.

[@heroknaderi]

great details thank you. Scotty😀

[@ashman0071]

build date is Golden Info - AGM - hadn't heard about that either - you the Man Scotty !

[@anajay78]

Cool im venting gas too.

[@ColAngus]

Yep, I'm not sealed either. :)

[@wholeNwon]

I heard you have an explosive personality.

[@anajay78]

Its huge is it not?

[@Tenzaromon]

You just need to change the g to an a and that makes more sense for everyone

[@TheKnightda8]

Scotty.... for lead-acid car batteries in the US there 3 choices.... East Penn/Deka, Johnson Control and Exide.... I am not a spokesperson but I have been to the East Penn plant as a guest..... I can say this.... they didnt have anything negative to say about Johnson Control.... They couldnt say a nice word about Exide. I strongly recommend avoiding them. I heard somewhere that they are mainly a recycler at this point but their stuff is still out there (Tractor Supply was my most recent encounter).... I think that date sticker battery you showed was a Johnson Control..

[@Y10Q]

all US factories and production facilities are staffed by temps making $8/hr. Thats the kind of person remanufacturing your battery. new ones are usually built by machines. they are all the same crap. Don't matter who makes it. Same chemicals go in, same parts.

[@shahnasramli]

Depend on battery types, some batteries that have chemical reaction which you cannot stop it..However can reverse the reaction.. using pulse repair mode on some of the smart charger function. I have three cars. My 720CCA batteries tooks 32 hrs to repair from SOH 86% to 100%. My 380 CCA battery took 4 hrs to bring SOH 90% to 100% and my 300CCA battery took 11 days to bring up from 47% to 100%. All are lead acid battery which subject to sulphate. So need to desulphate 2x a year for preventive maintenance

[@asificam1]

That vacuum seal battery idea is not older than Scotty realizes (like circa 1912 old). Scotty is correct on the long shelf life of that system. Ask any military history expert, there are sea mines that were placed in WW1 and are still dangerous today because the battery that detonates the mine is basically a lead acid battery but no acid, the acid is in a sealed glass envelope that is shattered when the mine touches a ship -> acid is released into the plates -> battery now has a charge -> powers the fuse -> BANG!.. blub blub blub. Simple, reliable, but indiscriminate, they'll blow up on any sufficiently hard contact... does not matter if it's a civilian vessel, medical ship (HMS Britannic), enemy ship, or even your own ships (problem since some mine laying boats were sunk before reporting where they dropped their mines). In a sense, they're too reliable, those mines are a danger more than 100 years later, some of the nations that fought that war no longer exist today (Austro-Hungarian empire for one). So yeah storing dry lead plates without acid has a LONG shelf life, like more than a century... not sure how many of them still exist but any that do are basically dangerous until they are set off because the dry plates and glass envelope will contain the acid and outlive everything else in the mine.

[@jessstuart7495]

My wife killed a new battery within 1 year of purchasing it. I found out she was sitting in her car during lunch listening to the radio with the car key in the ignition position instead of the accessory position. The headlights and all the vent fans were running for about 45 min a day, 5 days a week. Regular car batteries are not meant to be deep-cycled and should remain above 90% charged at all times. I ended up installing an optima deep cycle battery in the car to idiot-proof it.

[@elkillerx]

My girlfriend would do the same thing! Sometimes she would drain the battery so bad that the car would barely start. I ended up installing one of those deep cycle batteries on her truck and so far its been working great.

[@DrFruikenstein]

Bmw M3 e46 I'm sure he does.

[@winstonchaychel]

LMFAO!!! I'm so sorry but good golly that was funny. 😂🤦

[@DrFruikenstein]

ricerust It depends on the use. If you're not abusing a regular car battery, and properly care for it (cleaning posts, adding water when needed, etc), an old fashion battery will last longer than an Optima. However, if you drain the battery below start voltage, and tend to ignore it, a high cycle, or deep cycle Optima will usually survive when the others don't.

[@WolfmanZX]

Those women need some serious automotive education 😣

[@ThermionicValve]

I once had a sealed car battery and the vent which should release the pressure got blocked for some reason. I only realised the problem when I noticed that the dash and the information display goes blank when I cranking the engine. I measured the voltage and it was below 12 volts, next I checked the terminals which I then spotted a small hole which had been blown outwards on top of the battery which indicated the blocked vent. I had no choice but to replace the battery which cured the blank display problem during cranking. The faulty battery was only 15 months old.

[@Wen6543]

I never checked the battery manufacturing date, its seems so obvious now, i will check it from now on, thanks Mr. Kilmer.

[@linksmith1057]

All good info but a bit light in detail. 1. AGM batteries typically have fantastic power and charge to a slightly higher voltage then a flooded cell battery (the older style). They are also less prone to freezing and work better in colder climates. They also usually last longer. The acid is absorbed into basically a fiber glass sponge. They loose less acid because the glass mat helps pull heat out of the acid. Also they can be tipped and used on their sides. Only replace an AGM with another AGM, as an alternator made for one will cook a flooded cell over time and it will die faster because AGMs charge higher and faster. 2. Gel batteries. You will never see these starting an engine. They stop working below 32 F (0 C) and have very low cranking power. Like AGMs they loose very little acid. Also like AGMs they are more resistant to sulfation (the separation of sulfur crystals that cling to the lead plates). Basically the acid in these is more like jelly. They can be used on their sides. Typically these are used in like mobility scooters and stuff like that, but AGMs are getting so good, Gels are being replaced. But, you cannot put an AGM in where a Gel is used and visa versa, their charging schemes are totally different. 3. Flooded cells. Your old school battery. Most AGMs fall into a “dual purpose battery” so are good in cars with lots of power accessories. These are not. If you deep cycle (substantially discharge and recharge) these kinds, they will crap out pretty quick. But they are cheaper. Also they are not as good in cold weather. You can safely replace a flooded battery with an AGM no problem. Myths. Setting a battery on the ground will not discharge them anymore. Back when they were made of a hard rubber, it would because the rubber was somewhat porous. These days, plastic is used and doesn’t leak. As the acid seeps onto the ground through the casing, it would discharge the battery into the ground. In an engine, the heat typically would evaporate the acid in the porous case. Myth. Interstates are not good. Not really. Their plates are designed poorly, they are built in a factory in Mexico and have far higher crib deaths then East Penn or North Star batteries (both US made). East Penn batteries are found under the names of Deka and Duracell commonly. Also, they are overpriced. Black plastic in most batteries is recycled and very cheap. With interstate batteries (made by Johnson Controls) that are gray and green, you are paying extra for them to use virgin plastics that are no stronger. You are paying extra for looks on a part nobody sees. Better to buy a battery that has that extra bit of money out into its guts. Johnson Controls make Interstate, Optima, Everstart, and EverReady car batteries. I’ve also seen Optima battery’s literally blow their top (specifically the blue top deep cycles for some reason I never figured out). Also, while you get extra surface area with their spiral design, like Wendy’s and White Castle burgers, you get less overall lead because there are gaps inside between the spirals so they have less capacity overall. Finally, some tips. If you own a leisure vehicle like an ATV, motor cycle, or jet ski, buy a product called a Battery Tender. You’ll think me later. It will keep the batteries in good shape in the off season. Take the batteries inside where it doesn’t hit freezing and just move the battery tender from one battery to the next every month or so. If you can take the time, charge batteries slower, this leads to less sulfation and less acid evaporation. Those 50 amp chargers are okay in a pinch for very dead, very large batteries, but down use them often, and definitely don’t use them on small sports craft batteries, you’ll nuke them. While I’ve never seen the anticorrosive sprays work, the little felt pads that are a dollar do work, they prevent corrosion from eating into the body of the battery. The cleaner sprays do work too, but so will baking soda mixed in water. Power craft batteries can be bought in some stores unfilled. Often times you or an employee can fill these with acid to get them started. Keep in mind they might need a charge before they are ready to go. AGM batteries are best in power sport vehicles (ATVs, Motorcycles, etc) because they handle vibrations better then flooded cells. The glass mat packing helps the lead plates, which are actually a compressed powder, stay together better. You will easily get twice the lifespan out of these batteries then a flooded cell in these vehicles, especially if you use a Battery Tender or similar charger/maintainer. Also, if damaged in some way, batteries can explode, especially if they are badly overcharged. The charge breaks down the water into hydrogen and oxygen. So before hooking or unhooking batteries, air out the area first. Finally, if you are going through a battery more then every few years, check your charging system. Finally, you get what you pay for. I got a NorthStar AGM (~$300) in my parents F-150. It was two years old when a guy brought it into recycle but it worked fine. I payed the $10 core charge myself, dropped it in there in 2016, and it’s still going strong. Source: worked at a Batteries+Bulbs for three years.

[@georgefunes4535]

Had no idea the llids on the batteries were removal. Thanks Scotty. Informative as always!

[@mannys9130]

George Funes Just be careful. Wear safety glasses and gloves when you do it. Clean the top of the battery with soapy water and rinse it off before removing the caps. Use distilled water only when filling it if it's low. Only fill each cell (hole) until the water touches the inner rim at its lowest point.

[@georgefunes4535]

mannys9130 Thanks for the tips! 🤙

[@The25soumitra]

Kids, today we will learn about Scotty Scotty does everything with Style. He installs parts with style. He rants about Mercedes-Benz with Style. He rings that bell with style. Therefore, Scotty is a stylish guy.

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

I work a lot with batteries (DIY home solar). FLA deep cycle are great...but, so much watering and off-gassing. I have three other power systems that run deep cycle AGM's (Trojan and Interstate Batteries). Both are beasts...esp in colder weather. Faster charge up times. For cars, the #1 purpose for the battery is to start the engine. FLA is cheap, but a high quality AGM starter battery is ideal. Deep cycle AGM is also an option for some applications. As for lithium...have to consider weight, under the hood temps, correct sizing, charging parameters, and costs. Thanks for the video...so many neglect their car's charging systems and go cheap.

[@Sinful_Survivor]

Good video Scotty but i actually had this problem Yesterday (damn winter time) and i found out the hard way that not all car batterys are the same. I bought one for 50$ at Walmart and i couldnt get the positive side terminal to go on the battery it was too big. So i returned it and had the lady behind the counter look up in her book that told her exactly which battery i needed which cost me 125$. At least now my car starts right up like a champ now :)

[@xIntoThePitx]

Those EverStart (MAXX) batteries are very good and backed up with a great warranty, made by Delphi Automotive (formally General Motors) under parent company Johnson Controls.

[@spunkyprep]

Keep doing what you do, sir. Little tips and tricks and how to identify stuff is helpful. I liked your other video on silicone windshield wipers. Excellent tips.

[@lukemartin7029]

Love the outro

[@itz_ryan6364]

I just bought an ever start battery yesterday, type 78. 850CA at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 690CCA. $74.88, i got lucky because it was made this month, so it’s brand new!!

[@cb6522]

Scotty, greetings from Trinidad.... you said when you was little.....can’t picture you little.... thanks for your honest car advice over the years

[@itumblers]

Love your videos, Scotty.

[@scottykilmer]

thanks for the support

[@JDMHaze]

Scotty just woke up a whole neighborhood with that bell at the end lmaoooo... but nice video of course scottt lol

[@wotan20]

They've already awoken by all his yelling. ☺

[@doubleganger2]

I just installed an AGM battery on my generator that I bought almost three years ago and just occasionally charged it. It tested 100 percent. It was sold as a craftsman riding mower battery.

[@elkillerx]

I like AGM batteries. The one in my car is nearly 7 years old and it still works perfectly!

[@zuilok]

Wow you have some crazy battery prices over there, my Justy needed a new battery recently and it only cost me the equivalent of about 70 dollars for a Varta battery (which I consider a good brand because it has served me well in all my cars lasting at least 5-8 years), they even gave me some money back for the old one.

[@Korrupted8787]

What is the CCA and reserve? Smaller battery's are cheaper. I too get 5-8 years out of my battery's and I live in Canada. Though with -30c my 5 year old battery is starting to give out. I'm going to go with an AGM this time.

[@zuilok]

dont quote me on this one but I believe its 390A and 42Ah yeah its small but it does the job :) we dont really get -30 over here (we used to when I was about 20 years younger) last year the lowest temp was -18c I believe. The lowest temperature we had so far this winter was just -6 which is nothing.

[@camiloformica9031]

Varta? veo un argentino por aca jajaj, yo uso moura, siempre me dieron buenos resultados

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

Always buy from Walmart since it's no hastle for the 5 year warranty. And always buy the battery with most cold cranking amps. You don't have to buy one that's not the correct group size some smaller ones will work too just measure yours before you pick up

[@miagarcia2631]

They install for free to

[@armandol1826]

Bmw M3 e46 damn, good tip man

[@richterman3962]

Dude too much will blow ur starter and not enough will cause slow start and low voltage after a year

[@Z0mbieMod]

I work for a battery warehouse, and i can tell you that Deka is one of the most reliable batteries. Interstate hasnt been doing so good in quality since they moved their distribution center in Mexico, Exide got bought out by an Indian Company but still american made just like Deka. DieHard is basically Deka just with the DieHard label slapped on it. Johnson Controls also recently got bought out as well and changed name to something else i cant remember

[@davidpowell3347]

Claros?

[@tactickleshtooper1753]

Scotty Kilmer >>> excellent video, very informative! However ... I would like to ask if you could make a video on battery maintenance / upkeep: how to keep the terminals clean, what to pour into your battery, etc. And ... I have a question: I was told that there is some corrosion in my battery cable. Corrosion is clearly visible on at least one terminal. Is there anything I can do to clear the corrosion from my cable? What are my options? Many, many thanks in advance!

[@electronicsNmore]

Vehicle lead acid batteries have become expensive. In the Bahamas I had one last 7 years.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

I'm going to make my own battery out of super capacitors

[@freesaxon6835]

bodgit and leggit garage yep I thought Scotty was going to show us one ....... Looking at the video thumbnail

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Free Saxon I'm going to make one and I will film it and put it on my channel

[@5roundsrapid263]

Free Saxon That’s an Optima spiral AGM battery in the thumbnail.

[@freesaxon6835]

bodgit and leggit garage ok let me know how it works out

[@freesaxon6835]

5Rounds Rapid thanks.... I would not have known that !!!😂

[@Striball]

Most regular passenger cars use the same 4 or 5 style of batteries so usually a whole shelf stock of those particular batteries will only be about 1-2 months old. At my work we get our shipment of batteries 1 MONTH after they were made; The sticker says 11/17, we would receive them on 12/17. If you have an uncommon group size it'll be best to search around for the newest battery.

[@joeashbubemma]

Used to work at Sears Automotive/battery shop. The cheap batteries came filled, the Die Hards came in sealed, we had 5 gal plastic drums of hydrochloric acid to fill them, rows and rows of charging racks, and cases of baking soda in a pit to neuter the old batts.

[@michiganborn8303]

You're not kidding when you say they're not giving them away. I bought my Ram 1500 new in 2014 and 2 months after the vehicle warranty expires last October, the battey takes a crap on me and AutoZone charged me nearly $200.00 for a replacement 790 CCA Duralast. Just 5 years ago we only paid about $75 for a new battery for my wife's Toyota Sienna.

[@nicksmith1363]

The ram trucks use odd large batteries the toyota uses a older, smaller, more common battery.

[@michiganborn8303]

Nick Smith I hate to imagine those lithium iron batteries Scotty was talking about would cost.

[@michiganborn8303]

Stella smith I haven't seen a Menards since I moved out of Michigan. No Menards or White Castle in California.

[@michiganborn8303]

Stella smith I'm originally from Michigan but there was only 1 Menards that I knew of just South of Flint.

[@michiganborn8303]

Stella smith Oh yeah, now I remember. A few years ago I went to a wedding invitation in Des Plains, Ill and stopped at a Menards before the wedding that was on the hottest, mudgist day in July and the store had these spray bottles that had these cool little battery powered fans on top. We bought a few for our attending party at the wedding to try to stay cool.

[@fwh79FOXR6]

You should have mentioned to charge the new battery before it's first start. AGM is a great upgrade for any vehicle that is not factory equipped with one. The AGM battery is well worth the extra money in a cold climate. Starts much better in the cold and lasts longer. My channel has videos about battery maintainers for anyone who is interested in more info about charging batteries.

[@doubleganger2]

They can also be discharged deeper without damage.

[@fwh79FOXR6]

@@doubleganger2 Yes they can. Good point!

[@san379]

KENNY U PULL sells batteries for 20$.. they last me about 3 years.. cold Canadian winters.. big v8 engine.. i buy the most cca and the newest one i can find.. about 1 year old.. 800 cca i bought this fall.. and i have a battery warmer and plug it in with my block heater every night here its - 30 now.. OTTAWA CANADA here

[@craigweida801]

I bought three nissans new all three oem batteries lasted every day of seven years. I'll pray for the jatco 6. So far so good at 85xxx miles on my 2011 sentra.

[@erickcolon9116]

Good Morning Scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

morning!

[@YansenHaryanto4547]

luckily onmy country you could still buy "regular" lead acid battery and it lasts quite long too. about 4-5 years. and costs about $50

[@ladamurni]

I recently bought a battery for my Zafira in Jakarta, a regular one as well but still cost me 88 dollar!

[@DarrenBoss1984]

You're right. My car has a regular acid battery and it's 8 years old. It doesn't show any signs of giving up yet.

[@officialgood-boy8946]

My mg has an interstate battery that was sitting with the car dead with the lights left on for 7 years. Somehow it still lives, I charged it on a 3 amp for 22 or so hours and it's still reliable a year and a half later.

[@rigohinojosa4218]

“Remember to ring that bell!” (Proceeds to stare) I love this guy

[@kingme6109]

Rigo Hinojosa 😂😂

[@Zagorodnii1]

Hey Scotty, thanks for your great vids, I've got a quick question here. Time to replace the battery on my 2005 volvo xc90 2.5T. The oem is an H6 type with 600cca and can find it only at the dealer. Other places like costco are offering batteries with a higher cca, like 760, 800 or even 900. Could you please suggest me what to do, is the higher cca dangerous for anything like starter motor or the alternator. Should I consider the agm battery since the oem is not, or I just do what is written in the manufacturer's book and replace it with the exact same one. Thank you very much in advance.

[@gravemind6536]

Get one with higher CCA it will make the car start easier in winter and if anything put less stres on your motor and alternator. As for whether to get AGM or the older style get AGM it is not needed but will do no harm to anything in the car and the battery will probably last much longer since AGM batteries are designed to take far more stress as they are used in cars with stop/start technology. You will essentially be equiping a battery that is massively over specification for you car and it will live an easy life and probably last as long as the rest of the car give its a 2005.

[@Elijah.-_]

Goodmorning scotty! This video relates to me lol. I do need a battery in my Jeep, but I got my jumpbox so im fine for now.🤣

[@wholeNwon]

No, you're not.

[@Lincolnator721]

Yep, it's not unusual to spend $200-$300 for a car battery if you want a really good one. Driving is becoming more and more of a luxury, some day I may have to give it up and ride the city bus... which is one of my biggest fears because I love driving.

[@chry57]

I buy CENTURY batteries here in AUSTRALIA,the fire brigade used them and the longest i have had one last is eight years.Lift one of them then lift one of the other brands and you can feel the difference.

[@larrythompson8262]

You are pretty good at general automotive maintenance you should go to college and get bonified I heard you get a .15 cent raise after 25 years at $7.15 an hr. And 10 yrs of college and 35 years of experience.

[@heyitschinoable]

This is SHOCKING! ⚡️

[@mazdaneo1]

Im using ultra capacitor to aids the batt and it lasts longer. My mazda3 skyactiv factory batt now almost 3 and half years old and still churned out almost 600 cca. Awesome

[@SubscribersWithNoVids-mz8ii]

I am 13 watching this channel I love cars and always because Scotty teaches me everything I could possibly know thx scotty

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support

[@YAGAMOTIVATION]

How long does the lithium iron battery last

[@MisterTwister88]

Mr. lyrics Till it goes dead 💀

[@YAGAMOTIVATION]

MisterTwister thanks captain obvious

[@MisterTwister88]

Mr. lyrics Hey, no problem 👍

[@ivanmeza5287]

About 300 to 500 cycles.

[@mannys9130]

Corrosive Fest Nope, he means what he typed.

[@FLASHkor]

*SOUTH KOREA*

[@davidjames666]

My garage queen Cadillac kept deep cycling the lead acid ac delco. They lasted at most 3 years. I finally put in an optima yellow top (not fitted for my car), but it fits. After 8 years, it died, and I got another that's been in there for 4 years now.

[@PotatoeChipz]

Do yourselves a favor daily driver and spend the extra bucks on a NAPA Legend battery. If your alternator ever decides to call it quits, you're good for a few days till you can pull a part. Informative info Scotty!

[@vasekvi]

You show an optima battery in the video thumbnail but say not a single thing about it

[@fargeeks]

Vasek Cekan i was thinking he was gonna explain how those batteries are expensive but they are made to handle startups in extreme cold conditions like in the north pole

[@nicksmith1363]

He did mention AGM batteries which is what most optima batteries are.

[@batvette]

No loss

[@makoshark7445]

The sticker means jackshit the date you need is in code burnt into the case.

[@briancc2100]

When I worked at orilies, when the date was up they would make us charge the battery and if it passed they made us change the date to the current date

[@hectorguzman28]

Thanks for the info bro

[@grndiesel]

Although he's right about flooded batteries potentially outlasting sealed batteries, I prefer the sealed battery because they are less likely to leak acid and rust out the battery tray. Batteries aren't cheap, but neither is autobody repair. Bang on regarding the LiFePO4 batteries though. Its the unsung workhorse of lithium batteries.

[@MrMe-qu4gw]

I dont get it. The battery will be sitting in your car for years and years. Who cares if its a month or two or three old when you buy it. How would it deteriorate any faster sitting on the shelf in a store than sitting under the hood of your car?

[@ColAngus]

sulfation due to non charging, in a car you are charging it frequently.

[@wvadam]

Mr. Me, exactly right. These answers on youtube are vastly oversimplified and at worst you are buying a battery that has gone through 1 partial discharge cycle losing a few % per month. You charge it up full and the sulphate is transformed back into sulphuric acid, that's how the battery works every time. Is a battery that has been sitting on a shelf slightly worse than one that is brand new? yes but insignificantly so.

[@GamingBlizzardA]

Reply???

[@scottykilmer]

hello!

[@GamingBlizzardA]

OH MY GOD!!!

[@reharris904]

Scotty Kilmer Scotty can you ever talk about why Toyotas batt always need maint more frequently than normal? Its a known issue

[@reharris904]

WS 88 I abbreviated to make the message shorter you troll

[@Joe_334]

I was surprised to see how weak my old car battery was. Acceleration was sluggish. When I put in new battery, the alternator didnt drag as much as it did with old ecomony ever start battery. I noticed the alternator is giving more energy to the car than just a lagging old economy battery.

[@PETERLINNAH]

The factory batteries from any GM vehicle will last a longtime. My 2004 Cadillac battery lasted more than 8 years before it gave out (it even had the courtesy to die in my garage-so I just went and got a new battery and installed it myself). My 2009 Chevy Cobalt still has its original battery! (Original brakes at 80,000 miles too!) It is one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever owned, and I have owned cars from just about every major manufacturer except Toyota. I know lots of people love Toyotas, but I will tell you that, although GM has made some serious mistakes in its 110+ years of making cars, they know how to build them right when they choose to do so. I currently have a 2017 Chevy Suburban, and I can tell you this vehicle is built by people who care about quality.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

There is a lot of information here, dating I knew about but that Lithium Iron battery I had never heard of. Thanks Scotty.

[@cubzrulz]

I bought a battery for my accord at the dealership 130 with a 100 month warranty not bad if you ask me. Nothing beats OEM parts.

[@petelovesmusic79]

I need this guy to narrate all my life decisions.

[@brianbirc]

The only battery I put in my long travel off road Bronco with King shocks for high speed on rough terrain and hardcore off road in 4x4 is Optima AGM. They do not spill with closed cell. The Yellow ones are starting and deep cell combined and I have a hi amp alternator to handle load. A clean loud stereo, off road lights and an electric winch to help others. Battery spill is $$$$ and can leave you stranded witch can be a 100 or 200 miles from pavement alone.

[@QuantumRift]

Yea, this what I've always done. If you have to buy a pre-filled battery, then look for quality reputation, and look for the manufacture date - but that is the LAST thing you do. This is also assuming you can do a little bit of research BEFORE purchasing. Get the GROUP number off your battery. That is the most important thing as it WILL match the battery to your year, make, model of car. Yes, it is wise to look up battery by your vehicle as well to make sure it does have the right group battery installed. THEN, after you know the GROUP. start looking for the BEST PRICE for a battery that has the BEST WARRNTY and the BEST CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). For example, say you need GROUP XYX50 (made up). You can consult Consumer Reports for their recommendation first. OR just check some of the major manufacturers and chains (surprise, there are only a FEW actual battery manufacturers in the world). If you find a battery from Company A that costs $110. it has 350 CCA and has an 18-month full replacement, and 36 month pro-rate. I assume you know what pro-rate is. OK, now Compan B has a 380 CCA battery, 24 month full replacement and 48 month pro rate. Company C has an $85 battery, 375 CCA and 30 month full replacement and 36 month pro rate. Company D has a $120 battery, 400 CCA and 48 month full replacement. I would get the "D" battery. Kinda simple when you break it down. ONLY after you've selected a battery for purchase, CHECK THE DATE at the store.

[@raybrensike42]

I heard from a guy who works (apparently) for a battery company, that those stickers with dates indicate when they were put on the shelf in the stores, more than anything else. The real date in supposed to be in some kind of code molded on the case or something.

[@darrentoews3151]

Speaking of batteries.. Scotty is like the energizer bunny.

[@darrisx8146]

I have recently seen people replace their battery with a bank of six capacitors and it appears to work, but I am skeptical about it being a good idea because capacitors leak charge over time and they'll go dead extremely quickly if you try to run your accessories off them vs. off a battery.

[@joeyalfaro2323]

I get my batteries all of them at junkyard. 45 bucks core 15 dollars. I keep my old battery sometimes to use in power outages or to give out as good summer battery. I live in cold weather in idaho

[@LoveClassicMusic0205]

Last year I got a Group 65 650CCA battery at Wal-Mart for $49. It's made by Johnson Controls. It only has a one year warranty, but for that price who cares! They sell a lot of batteries, so they don't have a lot of stock sitting for a long time. Mine was only about a month old.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Some sellers on ebay offer Optima red tops for $150-$160 shipped. Bought three that way, no problems so far.

[@jeffscomp]

I like interstate batteries. They seem to be pretty good and you can check the water in them.