I've always used Costco for my batteries. They sell interstate and offer a 42 month warranty.

 

I'm running a northstar agm battery

 

+1 on the Northstar AGM. They are quite expensive but are also quite stout. AGM batteries have the particular advantage off being mostly impervious to cold temperatures.

 

Interstate makes decent battery.

 

Pretty much anything made by East Penn is good.

 

I didn't realize they made the Duracell auto batteries until you posted this.... Thanks!

 

I suggest you stay away from Optima. There was a time that they were a good product but since they moved their production to Mexico they are junk.

 

My thoughts exactly but the Optima fanboys will be along shortly to tell you they are the best battery

 

My 07 OEM battery went 7 years. I replaced it about a month before I bought my 14. I've had good service out of Everstart Maxx Batteries in my boat and I've had bad ones that didn't last a year.

From what I understand, Johnson Controls makes many different battery brands. Including the Everstart. Just curious about what experience other have.

 

Looks like Johnson Controls makes Interstate Batteries in Mexico.

 

Batteries choices are dependent on what your intentions are or additional components you have on your Truck. Generally speaking I have a 2000 watt sound system so I choose the better of the 27 group battery (NorthStar 27F). If it is just for starting I would steer you to get a battery in the 800 CCA range and AGM type battery.

 

Optima = junk.

 

duracel

 

Northstar battery. Automotive

 

One of the cheaper prices, 10% off additionally when added to cart but I am not sure about shipping cost.
Northstar NSB-AGM27F Battery

 

The dealer replaced the battery in my '07 in '08 due to acid leak(hold down strap over tightened, leaking acid) with their "Truestart" Toyota unit, under warranty; it was still in it when I traded Dec. 21 this year. That's 8 years and we have cold winters in Maine, especially in the north where I travel to go snowmobiling; -25*F overnight is typical

 

I got the X2 power battery.Lifetime warrantee

 

I replace the battery in my 07 after 8 years even though it was still working fine. I figured it was just on borrowed time. I put in an interstate 2 years ago and have replaced it twice under the prorated warranty because of failure.

 

You might try a battery desulfator. A few chargers have this feature. Works really well to prolong the life of batteries. I use one on my original Toyota battery that is over 7 years old. Still works like new.

 

THANKS!. That looks interesting. I think I buy one and at least give it a try on Lawn batteries. I get tired of buy one about every year....

 

I have been using Costco for batteries for a while now. Yesterday my battery crapped out on me yesterday and I went to Costco. They do not sell 27F sized batteries...
Went to the dealer and bought an OEM Toyota battery.

The last one was also a Toyota battery. Installed 10/25/2010 @ 84k miles. I'm currently at 199k miles, so that battery lasted me 116k miles and 6.5 years.

 

Went to the dealer and bought an OEM Toyota battery.

The last one was also a Toyota battery. Installed 10/25/2010 @ 84k miles. I'm currently at 199k miles, so that battery lasted me 116k miles and 6.5 years.

Toyota "Truestart" batteries are made by Johnson Controls

 

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holy crap those northstar

agm27F are super pricey

 

holy crap those northstar agm27F are super pricey

Yes, but it was for the needs of my installed accessories and hate the dimming headlights. I paid to play without stressing out my starter, alternator and ECU.

 

Toyota puts junk/generic batteries in there vehicles, my tundra 2015 battery only lasted 6 months from the d.o.p and i was really disappointed with this..they covered it under warranty supposedly putting in a premium battery..I would recommend a
duralast gold battery by autozone or interstate.

 

I've seen duralast batteries that didn't last a month.... 07 battery went 7 years.

 

I did some extensive online research 2 months ago when my stock battery went out in my 2014 CM. (I believe everything i read online - J/k I found that 90% of the batteries sold in the large retail chains and autoparts stores are all the same Johnson Controls made crap battery. They are all the same and just re-labeled for each "brand". I also found out that Interstate is not what it once was and they are now made by JC. This is true of the ones sold at Costco as well. Stay away from all JC batteries. The company's model, from what i have read, is to make a battery with an expected life of 2-3 years, therefore selling more and more batteries. I don't know if this is 100% true, but my experience is that batteries from years ago would last 5-7 years and now every battery i have bought in the last 5 or so years has only lasted 2-3 years. That is why i decided to look elsewhere. I found that East Penn makes good batteries in the USA. I found the easiest way to get them is the Duracel brand sold at Batteries Plus (also look for Deka batteries). This is what i went with and i am happy so far. Do some research, you will probably end up with the same conclusion i did. JC made batteries are junk. Also, Optima is now made by JC as well. They, just like Interstate, had financial problems and JC came to the "rescue" by buying their brand. There are still good AGM batteries out there, but Optima is NOT what you want them to be anymore.

 

Carquest used to sell the Deka brand of East Penn batteries but now have started selling some brand called AutoCraft and they are made by Johnson Controls.

I did some extensive online research 2 months ago when my stock battery went out in my 2014 CM. (I believe everything i read online - J/k I found that 90% of the batteries sold in the large retail chains and autoparts stores are all the same Johnson Controls made crap battery. They are all the same and just re-labeled for each "brand". I also found out that Interstate is not what it once was and they are now made by JC. This is true of the ones sold at Costco as well. Stay away from all JC batteries. The company's model, from what i have read, is to make a battery with an expected life of 2-3 years, therefore selling more and more batteries. I don't know if this is 100% true, but my experience is that batteries from years ago would last 5-7 years and now every battery i have bought in the last 5 or so years has only lasted 2-3 years. That is why i decided to look elsewhere. I found that East Penn makes good batteries in the USA. I found the easiest way to get them is the Duracel brand sold at Batteries Plus. This is what i went with and i am happy so far. Do some research, you will probably end up with the same conclusion i did. JC made batteries are junk. Also, Optima is now made by JC as well. They, just like Interstate, had financial problems and JC came to the "rescue" by buying their brand. There are still good AGM batteries out there, but Optima is NOT what you want them to be anymore.

 

I just put an Odyssey in mine and love it. Great batteries. Got it from 4wheelparts.com. With a discount code it came out to $217 and some change. Best price I could find. This is the one I got.

Odyssey Batteries - Extreme Series Battery | 4WheelParts.com

 

did you need the height adapter that odyssey says is required?

 

I got the autozone platinum agm about 4 years ago. That thing has some juice. The price wasn't too bad on sale.

 

+1 for Deka. I had one on my Ford for years. No troubles in cold temp, no troubles with it at all.

 

+1 for East Penn Deka Intimidator AGM type battery. I only needed the standard Group 34R.

 

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I have had the odyssey 2150 dual purpose in mine since 2009 and its still going strong. its the largest battery you can drop in there with dual posts for those of us that want to hook up a winch or other electrical stuff. its not cheap but its the best.

https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-31M-...AHRTT5MJZZTBZZPT&pd_rd_w=Ujpas&pd_rd_wg=u654Q&psc=1&refRID=9BD3AHRTT5MJZZTBZZPT