Noticed that my 04 Crossfire still has the original battery in it !!! I want to replace it before it goes out on me... Do you guys have any suggestions on what to replace it with?? Is there any one batter better than another??? Getting prices anywhere from $112 - 149.00 ??

Deb

 

Deb, that price range is about right. I would take it to a Sears or NTB and have them do it. Is the battery in it the OEM, or has it been replaced.

 

It's the OEM

 

Yep, it's best you replace it before winter.

 

Deb -
Here is something from a previous post. I hope that the added info helps.


re: Battery Replacement - 02-19-2009 , 06:30 AM




Well how timely was your post. I have been recently researching a replacement myself. The following is what and I have found in my area.
The size group is 48, I am sure some others will fit.

DIE HARD INTERNATIONAL (not a movie)
Found at sears.com in 3 different ratings, none at the local store.
$12.99 install fee. These look similar to our batteries, even has the square red cover for the positive terminal.
600 CCA $125
700 CCA $134
800 CCA $139

INTERSTATE MTP-91 85 month rating.
700 CCA

Firestone starts at $130 and you can find a $20 coupon on
www.firestonecompleteautocare.com which expires on 2/28.
$15 install fee.

Midas price is $133 with no install fee.


OPTIMA 34R
Advanced Auto Parts did not have the 34R but had other "red tops" there.
Price was $165 or a "yellow top" for $214, no install fee.

My rough measurements with a tape were 11x7 and 7.5 inches high.
Stay below these measurements and the battery will fit.
May need some spacers for the hold-down if you do too short.
Remember you want the positive terminal at the top/right corner. commonly known as "reversed" terminals.

 

Thanks that helps a lot!

 

I replaced my battery from auto zone, I got a Duralast battery, can't remember what the model number is exactly, but it was direct replacement. It was around 130-150 with 12.00 core charge.

 

I've used NTB for years for both Tires and Batteries. They're great and really stand behind their stuff. Had one go bad after about 3 months and they replaced it with no questions asked and reset the warranty clock when they gave me the new battery.

 

What is NTB???? Don't think we have those here.

Deb

 

NTB is National Tire and Battery. Maybe they are not in your area.

 

Yeah, the ones using steroids.

Interstate Mega-Tron Plus #MTP-H6, white case (or black now?), no spacer required.
or
Interstate Megatron Plus #MTP-91, black case, and requires a spacer for under the clamp. Cheapest less than $100 at times.

Optima 34R, requires clamp spacer

Keep the front vent cover, the vent hole plug used in the rear of the old battery and the positive terminal cover and fit to the new battery if none are supplied with the new battery.


Buy a new battery, check the date of manufacture.

More details, to be found here;
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...tml#post340783

 

NTB is owned by Sears.

I went with the OEM battery from the Mercedes dealer for $130 from the parts dept. I took a 10mm wrench with me and changed it in the parking lot and then handed them the old battery. BTW, The OEM MB battery is now black.

 

Wish I was able to change it out myself !! No man to do that for me, so I will have to let some shop do it.

deb

 

Deb, Sears will change for you. Keep it simple.

 

Yer on a site that is frequented by HUNDREDS of guys and you say, "No man to do it for me..."
That's funny! I'm sure that at least a dozen here would glady help the Deb'ster change her battery. Now if I had asked for battery changing assistance I'd get laughed off of the forum!

Oh yeah. Go to Autozone. They will take out the old and put in the new battery fer free!

 

Yeah but NONE of them are here!!!!

 

You should host a GTG! That outta do it!

 

Is the OEM battery from Mecedes a Varta battery? Pat

 

OK Went with Sam's Club Energizer EH6, perfect fit, no charge to put it in!!! $112.00

Deb

 

The original OEM batteries in Xfires were Vartas, if that answers your question.