2007 Chrysler Crossfire, need to purchase a new battery, I don't drive the care a lot, has close to 20K miles. maybe less..anyone have any thoughts on decent batteries? Thanks.

 

There is a search box on this site, but here's your answers:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ry-2022-a.html
The DieHard Platinum AGM is my choice.

 

upvote.

My ‘04 NA 54k odo just got the same battery this spring coming out of winter storage. Couldn’t be happier!

….and while you’re messing with the battery, do the “reroute the ground cable” hack. ….

 

I recommend interstate batteries
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I've tried several different brands. There are only a very few car battery producers (I think - others can chime in), so it doesn't matter much where you buy one (MHO). I currently have a Super Start Extreme 48 H6, P/N 48EXT from O'Reilly's. I've used the EverStart from Walmart, a Duracell from BatteriesPlus, I could go on & on. They all seem to last 4-5 years (which is typical) and my driving habits closely align with yours. (Note: I will state that the original OEM battery in my 2007 Coupe lasted 9 years!). And you can spend as much as you want when purchasing a replacement battery. Just make sure you look to see what fill date is shown on the battery. Avoid any that have sat on a battery shelf or rack in an auto parts store for several months. I always look for a battery that is no longer than 1-2 months since original filling with electrolyte.

I haven't tried an AGM-version battery yet as I'm not convinced the added cost is money well spent. Others can chime on this that have experience with AGM-design batteries.

 

Isn't it mainly Johnson Controls the main manufacturer these days? Yes it is just luck of the draw and you are basically buying the warranty. The original parts almost always last longer except for the RCM and crankshaft position sensor. The first set of tires always last longer too!

 

Last time I looked at a list of US Manufacturers of Automotive Batteries (lead acid type), I found the following:

1) Johnson Controls / Milwaukee, WI
2) Exide Technologies / Alpharetta, GA
3) Continental Batteries / Dallas, TX
4) East Penn Manufacturing / Lyon Station, PA

Here's a link where I found the above info: CLICK.

This site is good at explaining the differences between battery designs and has other good info on selecting the car battery you need: CLICK.

 

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Nothing wrong with an Everstart MAXX H-6 from Walmart. After the OEM, this one has lasted (I make sure the terminals are clean and 'trickle charge when I think of it). Batteries are expensive, make the one you get last!


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Their is also EnerSys Energy Products Inc., and they are the manufacturer of the Odyssey Battery and many others . . . Company Info - EnerSys

If you want a high quality pure lead battery and are ready to invest more money into it, go with Odyssey Battery.

Daniel