Which auto parts place wold you use? - Honda Pilot

Sportymonk · 01-22-2010, 12:17 PM

With 115,000 miles on my 05, the dealer indicates the battery is weak at 490 amps and it came with 550.

Price aside, which place would you get a battery from if you travel around a lot, meaning you wnat to be able to handle warranty issues if you are out there on the road. I figure Advance Auto or Auto Zone are all over.

BTW - Dealer wants $125 for 100 month 550 amp battery.
Advanced wants $89.99 for a 700 amp battery.

Also, some have said that anything over the 550 it came with isn't that big a deal, in other words, a 800 CCA battery isn't going to be a big difference. Comments?

tangotango99 · 01-22-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by Sportymonk
With 115,000 miles on my 05, the dealer indicates the battery is weak at 490 amps and it came with 550.

Price aside, which place would you get a battery from if you travel around a lot, meaning you wnat to be able to handle warranty issues if you are out there on the road. I figure Advance Auto or Auto Zone are all over.

BTW - Dealer wants $125 for 100 month 550 amp battery.
Advanced wants $89.99 for a 700 amp battery.

Also, some have said that anything over the 550 it came with isn't that big a deal, in other words, a 800 CCA battery isn't going to be a big difference. Comments?

go to costco,I bought mine 4 years ago still working also much cheaper

carguy07 · 01-22-2010, 01:22 PM

Are you saying that they tested it and it is failing or that it is undersized for the car and working fine?

Sportymonk · 01-22-2010, 01:27 PM

Neither. It is merely weak and they recommend replacement. Am just considering age and all that I will probably go ahead and replace it as mine seem to quit with no warning. Not saying it is undersized but rather that replacements are usually larger and I hear that it is a waste to get a significantly larger battery. IE if it came with a 550, a 600 would be ok but a 900 would be a waste of money.

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Originally posted by carguy07
Are you saying that they tested it and it is failing or that it is undersized for the car and working fine?

carguy07 · 01-22-2010, 01:44 PM

Walmart batteries are good too and they are everywhere.

I have never noticed ant difference in real life CCA. As long as you are at or over the factory spec they will all start the car if they are healthy. At least down to 5-10 below zero. Lower than that it might mean something.

KKL · 01-22-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by Sportymonk
With 115,000 miles on my 05, the dealer indicates the battery is weak at 490 amps and it came with 550.

Price aside, which place would you get a battery from if you travel around a lot, meaning you wnat to be able to handle warranty issues if you are out there on the road. I figure Advance Auto or Auto Zone are all over.

I second the point on buying from a store chain with wide geographic coverage.

I have had a DURALAST rider mower battery for 5-6 years now. It still works. I will probably buy my next car battery from AUTOZONE.

N_Jay · 01-22-2010, 04:34 PM

At the first sign of trouble (maybe a year from now), I would go to Costco, Sams Club or Walmart.

There is not enough difference between brand names batteries to matter.

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carguy07 · 01-26-2010, 12:21 AM

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hondacuraplanet · 01-26-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally posted by N_Jay
At the first sign of trouble (maybe a year from now), I would go to Costco, Sams Club or Walmart.

There is not enough difference between brand names batteries to matter.

Are you saying there's no difference between any brand or name brand batteries?

Varta, Exide, and the cheaper no-name batteries are junk. I can't tell you how many of those we replace.

normkol · 01-26-2010, 04:49 PM

I replaced the battery on my '05 Pilot with the Advance Auto. Easy change and it is working well.

I've used Advance batteries on three cars, no problems yet.

samc · 01-26-2010, 09:55 PM

I can't remember who but someone wrote that most batteries are made from 3 manufacturers. And that basically any reputable name will be fine. The thread also gave a thumbsup to walmart and costco brand (kirkland??) batteries.

I'll note that a van at work has an interestate battery and I had to change it out within a year. It could just be coincidence but it's enough for me to never buy an interstate battery.

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Originally posted by hondacuraworld

Are you saying there's no difference between any brand or name brand batteries?

Varta, Exide, and the cheaper no-name batteries are junk. I can't tell you how many of those we replace.

sblvro · 01-26-2010, 10:55 PM

I use the 100 month Honda battery and it does its job with no problem.

01-22-2010, 12:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sportymonk Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 2,410 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Which auto parts place would you use? With 115,000 miles on my 05, the dealer indicates the battery is weak at 490 amps and it came with 550. Price aside, which place would you get a battery from if you travel around a lot, meaning you wnat to be able to handle warranty issues if you are out there on the road. I figure Advance Auto or Auto Zone are all over. BTW - Dealer wants $125 for 100 month 550 amp battery. Advanced wants $89.99 for a 700 amp battery. Also, some have said that anything over the 550 it came with isn't that big a deal, in other words, a 800 CCA battery isn't going to be a big difference. Comments? __________________ Eagles may soar, but foxes dont get sucked into jet engines. 2005 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L with iPod P.I.E. X3 interface (keeps the cd changer!!), LED lights in doors and overhead, tow package, cargo shield, crossbars (self installed), WWongs stuff, cargo liner, extended warranty. All but the tow pkg at great saving through our sponsor hondacuraworld. 17 - 24 MPG with mileage removed for both the best and the worst atypical mileages. 183,000 miles since June 29, 2005

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N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,440 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	At the first sign of trouble (maybe a year from now), I would go to Costco, Sams Club or Walmart. There is not enough difference between brand names batteries to matter. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

01-26-2010, 04:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
normkol Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 79 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I replaced the battery on my '05 Pilot with the Advance Auto. Easy change and it is working well. I've used Advance batteries on three cars, no problems yet. __________________ 2005 Pilot EXL 2006 Accord EX I4 2010 Mariner V6

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sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 1,985 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use the 100 month Honda battery and it does its job with no problem. __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

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01-22-2010, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
carguy07 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: OH Posts: 437 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you saying that they tested it and it is failing or that it is undersized for the car and working fine?

01-22-2010, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
carguy07 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: OH Posts: 437 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Walmart batteries are good too and they are everywhere. I have never noticed ant difference in real life CCA. As long as you are at or over the factory spec they will all start the car if they are healthy. At least down to 5-10 below zero. Lower than that it might mean something.

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xGS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 975 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Place an order of $100 or more online at advanceautoparts.com from Monday, January 25 through Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at 11:59 PM EDT and receive a coupon via email for $50 off online orders of $50 or more valid from February 1, 2010 through February 28, 2010. To qualify, orders must be placed online for home delivery or in store pick up. [http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...00-get-50-back]

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