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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 01:24 AM
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Good to know Lgraz5. I'm planning on keeping my car for another 2 years hopefully. Wondering if I should go with an AGM battery or a less expensive lead-acid one.

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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 07:35 AM
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I would stick with the OEM battery unless you can be certain you are using the exact equivalent. Not, almost the same, exactly the same. Too many questions and problems otherwise.
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i have been using the optima yellow top for years with out issues
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9 years and no battery issues. I had it checked at auto zone and it was fine. Guy was surprised. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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'08 oem and still going strong!
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