Battery Replacement - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mbacamaross · 01-25-2011, 12:29 PM

long story short.
i have read diff threads on dead batteries.
dont want to go thru hassle of getting my car flat beded from storage to dealer in this snow.
and dealing with the dealership bs. (took car 2 times 2 dealer and got deep scratch on front lip and door dings) ((yes they fixed it))..

so my question is does anyone know or suggest a good replacement battery?
what brand?
i was looking at odessey and optima.....
i found an odessey model number for my 2ss but not for optima, does anyone have a model number for a battery made by optima to use with 2ss?

thanks in advance!!

ARTIE G. · 01-25-2011, 07:56 PM

One of the best batteries made is interstate...They are used by construction vehicles and they make batteries for all types of cars.. Remember camaros have batteries in the rear which require a vent tube for fumes.. Interstate has those too. Optima's are gel and semi-gel batteries..They are very expensive.. check out Interstates site..they usually have a warehouse where you can get them cheap..or just buy one wherever you see the interstate sign ...usually at some older pop repair stations. Pay close attention to the CCA and match it appropriately to your car's engine and model

Alfieboy · 01-25-2011, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARTIE G.

One of the best batteries made is interstate...They are used by construction vehicles and they make batteries for all types of cars.. Remember camaros have batteries in the rear which require a vent tube for fumes.. Interstate has those too. Optima's are gel and semi-gel batteries..They are very expensive.. check out Interstates site..they usually have a warehouse where you can get them cheap..or just buy one wherever you see the interstate sign ...usually at some older pop repair stations. Pay close attention to the CCA and match it appropriately to your car's engine and model

think id run a optima any day before a interstate.....

they aint all that

classicz68 · 01-25-2011, 08:22 PM

Optima is made by interstate

Alfieboy · 01-25-2011, 08:29 PM

Interesting I wasnt ever aware of that here.. but the reg interstate greenies.. have been a hit or miss.....

everone swears by the optima.. but i guess maybe its a budget vs high end battery.. like:

nissan- infiniti..
toyota-lexus..etc

Alfieboy · 01-25-2011, 08:34 PM

And actually " they are both made by Johnson Controls." they are not " the same battery./

classicz68 · 01-25-2011, 08:41 PM

Yes they are made by the same company but are different technology

jslim · 01-25-2011, 09:35 PM

Optima Red Top! When it is time for a new battery hands down winner. There expensive but well worth it in the long run. Can handle constant hard draws from amps or just everyday use. AZ is known for being hard on batteries and these things never fail.

GbrilliantQ · 01-25-2011, 09:43 PM

I've owned a yellow top myself and can vouch for the quality of the batteries. Well worth the monies. Im looking into getting a lighter battery to replace the stock camaro battery (weighs 45 pounds or so)

thespymaster · 01-25-2011, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jslim

Optima Red Top! When it is time for a new battery hands down winner. There expensive but well worth it in the long run. Can handle constant hard draws from amps or just everyday use. AZ is known for being hard on batteries and these things never fail.

I just installed the Optima, great...........

mbacamaross · 01-31-2011, 11:23 PM

so can anyone give model # for optima battery?
looked in al forum and no one mentions model or part #.
thanks for help!

OUR72GTO · 02-01-2011, 03:15 AM

The battery is under warranty......

C586 · 02-01-2011, 05:56 AM

The only issue with a optima is if you dont drive it every day or at least once every couple days a optima is not for you unless you put it on a tender. Optimas dont like sitting for periods of time. They loose charge quickly. I went through 3 of them under warranty on my supra before I found this out. Now I keep a blue top on a tender and its been fine for 2 years now. Go for the yellow top or the blue top if it sits at all and you have a tender.

Agent WD-40 · 02-01-2011, 12:06 PM

Sears Die Hard Platinum is a re-branded Odyssey. I have used these Platinum batteries with good luck in the past. As long as they have one for the Camaro when it dies I'll get that. And it is more continent than some other brands because there is always a Sears around.

01-25-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
mbacamaross Drives: 2020 6.2 sierra 2022 zl1 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 198	Battery Replacement long story short. i have read diff threads on dead batteries. dont want to go thru hassle of getting my car flat beded from storage to dealer in this snow. and dealing with the dealership bs. (took car 2 times 2 dealer and got deep scratch on front lip and door dings) ((yes they fixed it)).. so my question is does anyone know or suggest a good replacement battery? what brand? i was looking at odessey and optima..... i found an odessey model number for my 2ss but not for optima, does anyone have a model number for a battery made by optima to use with 2ss? thanks in advance!! __________________ ______________________________________ censored

01-25-2011, 08:22 PM	#4
classicz68 Drives: All Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Posts: 46	Optima is made by interstate __________________ 68 Camaro RS 87 Camaro IrocZ 98 Camaro SS 10 Camaro SS

01-25-2011, 08:41 PM	#7
classicz68 Drives: All Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Posts: 46	Yes they are made by the same company but are different technology __________________ 68 Camaro RS 87 Camaro IrocZ 98 Camaro SS 10 Camaro SS

01-25-2011, 09:35 PM	#8
jslim Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 6	Optima Red Top! When it is time for a new battery hands down winner. There expensive but well worth it in the long run. Can handle constant hard draws from amps or just everyday use. AZ is known for being hard on batteries and these things never fail. __________________ Drive it like it was rented and park it like it was stolen!

01-31-2011, 11:23 PM	#11
mbacamaross Drives: 2020 6.2 sierra 2022 zl1 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 198	so can anyone give model # for optima battery? looked in al forum and no one mentions model or part #. thanks for help! __________________ ______________________________________ censored

01-25-2011, 07:56 PM	#2
ARTIE G. Drives: chevrolet 2010 camaro lt/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nutley, New Jersey Posts: 38	One of the best batteries made is interstate...They are used by construction vehicles and they make batteries for all types of cars.. Remember camaros have batteries in the rear which require a vent tube for fumes.. Interstate has those too. Optima's are gel and semi-gel batteries..They are very expensive.. check out Interstates site..they usually have a warehouse where you can get them cheap..or just buy one wherever you see the interstate sign ...usually at some older pop repair stations. Pay close attention to the CCA and match it appropriately to your car's engine and model

01-25-2011, 08:29 PM	#5
Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	Interesting I wasnt ever aware of that here.. but the reg interstate greenies.. have been a hit or miss..... everone swears by the optima.. but i guess maybe its a budget vs high end battery.. like: nissan- infiniti.. toyota-lexus..etc

01-25-2011, 08:34 PM	#6
Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	And actually " they are both made by Johnson Controls." they are not " the same battery./

01-25-2011, 09:43 PM	#9
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	I've owned a yellow top myself and can vouch for the quality of the batteries. Well worth the monies. Im looking into getting a lighter battery to replace the stock camaro battery (weighs 45 pounds or so)

02-01-2011, 03:15 AM	#12
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	The battery is under warranty...... __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

02-01-2011, 05:56 AM	#13
C586 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,117	The only issue with a optima is if you dont drive it every day or at least once every couple days a optima is not for you unless you put it on a tender. Optimas dont like sitting for periods of time. They loose charge quickly. I went through 3 of them under warranty on my supra before I found this out. Now I keep a blue top on a tender and its been fine for 2 years now. Go for the yellow top or the blue top if it sits at all and you have a tender.

02-01-2011, 12:06 PM	#14
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	Sears Die Hard Platinum is a re-branded Odyssey. I have used these Platinum batteries with good luck in the past. As long as they have one for the Camaro when it dies I'll get that. And it is more continent than some other brands because there is always a Sears around. __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust

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