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Originally Posted by Motorsport1207
Need a battery, what do you guys think is a good battery and where.
Thinking about Walmart
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As mentioned above...most batteries in the USA are made by approx 3 companies (Johnson Controls, Exide, and East Penn). There are a few "boutique" battery manufactures...but what you want to look for is a
49/H8 or
95R/H9 battery class size.
These are the 2 battery class sizes that work for most BMWs of our generations. Again, most brands are going to be made by one of the big 3 manufactures mentioned above...so look for:
- class size (49/H8 or 95R/H9
- compare cost
- compare warranty
- compare specs (reserve capacity, amp hour, cranking amps, and cold cranking amps)
...then make your decision based on the facts, specs, situation that suits you. Many use Advanced Auto or AutoZone due to their number of stores and database (for warranty issues or return policy etc). Some like the conveniece of Sears or Walmart etc. Again, its your choice and the 49/H8 & 95R/H9 battery specs are pretty similar.
See the chart below of East Penn batteries...and note the RC/CCA/CA/AH specs...and compare those to what you see out their in the market. Dont' forget to check Sam's Club or Costco if you're a member...they sell these size batteries and are pretty cost competitive:
Sams Club example:
Sams Club AGM battery example:
Autozone's Duralast 49/H8 example:
Autozone's Duralast AGM battery example:
Batteries Plus 95R/H9 battery example:
Batteries Plus 49/H8 battery example:
