Preferred battery replacement?

[RadzShadow]

I live in the desert southwest of the great nation of the United States. The heat typically kills batteries within a year ... I am at the year point with the Z. I would prefer to replace the OEM with a higher performance and maintainence free battery.
I haven't had issues with the OEM model, but I also do quarterly checks on the cells and refill as needed.
I have seen posts that others bought the Optimas, but I'd like to get a wide range of what others have chosen to replace ... and if you'd buy again.
Some of these range in price upto $700+ ... I use my Z as a daily driver, so reliability ranks really high on my list ... price is really low.
TIA ... you folks are the best!

 

[KrackaC8]

ACDelco... 5+ years and you won't have an issue.

 

[RadzShadow]

ACDelco... 5+ years and you won't have an issue.

Any certain model or vendor to by from? Where I live, I'd have to drive 50 miles for an 'in stock" battery. I live in a 'SH**HOLE' outside of El Paso. Specifically, AutoZone and O'rielly's don't have in stock for Optima ... and don't have any idea wth I am asking them --- even online chat.

 

[KrackaC8]

Any certain model or vendor to by from? Where I live, I'd have to drive 50 miles for an 'in stock" battery. I live in a 'SH**HOLE' outside of El Paso. Specifically, AutoZone and O'rielly's don't have in stock for Optima ... and don't have any idea wth I am asking them --- even online chat.

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-47AG...4af3027b19351e58ecef5cc&qid=1779253634&sr=8-1

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8878448&cc=0&pt=2476&jsn=3

https://www.walmart.com/ip/ACDelco-...ost/2285322475?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

 

[RadzShadow]

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-47AG...4af3027b19351e58ecef5cc&qid=1779253634&sr=8-1

 

[KrackaC8]

Z requires a Group 47 battery; fitment guides aren't always correct.

 

[KrackaC8]

Added additional links above.

 

[RadzShadow]

I need to find a local store, shipping a core back isn't a resonable action.

 

[KrackaC8]

I need to find a local store, shipping a core back isn't a resonalbe action.

RockAuto doesn't require you shipping a core back. Pay the $18 core charge and move on. Or, Walmart...

 

[KrackaC8]

The online retailers charge the minimal core charge knowing full well the customer will never send a core back because their pricing still beats any local parts store.

 

[RadzShadow]

RockAuto doesn't require you shipping a core back. Pay the $18 core charge and move on. Or, Walmart...

True, if you own this car ... $18 is nothing to complain about. The question then becomes ... where to dispose of the old battery responsibly.

 

[chadgigachad]

If you can afford it, a lithium battery like an Antigravity would work.

 

[KrackaC8]

True, if you own this car ... $18 is nothing to complain about. The question then becomes ... where to dispose of the old battery responsibly.

Auto parts recycler, local landfills have programs, etc.

 

[Tranzor Z]

Buy OEM Nissan. Ain't no battery lasting you 5 years anyways.

 

[RadzShadow]

Buy OEM Nissan. Ain't no battery lasting you 5 years anyways.

True, but my 1998 Silverado battery ... lasted 13 years and still tested at 52% charge when I replaced it.