ive got my early 2000's redtop it still sits at 12 but it gets alarmingly hot when in use, best battery ever, over 10 cars
Pros: best battery ever, long lifespan
Cons: gets alarmingly hot
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Agree with all that has been said! My battery crapped out on my 2020 outback recently. Immediately put in a non-OEM brand. Optima to be specific. Couldn\u2019t be happier.
Pros: Couldn’t be happier
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
I have a 2014 brz and power wise the only thing I've changed is an optima red top battery when my orm battery died. It does have a out twice the cca as the stock battery so maybe it helps.
Pros: twice the cca
Vehicle:
Subaru BRZ
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I put an Optima Yellow Top battery into my 2018 OB 3.6R because the CCAs of the stock battery were pitiful (490 vs 720). Maybe check out other brands aside from Duralast? Also, get something that’s way beefier than the stock battery, especially if you live in hot or cold climates.
Pros: beefier than stock battery
Cons: stock battery pitiful
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
I don't see it as overkill. It might have unused capacity, but I'd also rather have a battery that stands up to more than just enough.
Pros: stands up to more, unused capacity
Vehicle:
Toyota Highlander
I run the red top. I haven't noticed any issues except it doesn't fit the stock tray.
Pros: no issues
Cons: doesn't fit stock tray
10 years ago, in Florida, I bought the red top battery for my F250 diesel. It blew up under the hood and sprayed battery juice on everything. It was only a few months old. Discount Auto replaced it for free under warranty. But I wouldn't buy another red top.
Cons: blew up, sprayed battery juice, short lifespan
Vehicle:
Ford
20 years ago optima was good. Now its 300 dollars for a 50 dollar battery. Used to get them super cheap as a jci employee and they would last made in Colorado but the quality control has been gone for decades.
Pros: used to be good
Cons: quality control gone
Yes it's overkill if you don't need it. Standard batteries are perfectly fine for 99% of use cases
Cons: overkill for use
Vehicle:
Toyota Highlander
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